Distinguishing himself as the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 1980 and earning First-team All-Pac-10 honors in 1983 while averaging 17.5 points per game, Byron Scotts No. 11 jersey was later retired by Arizona State in 2011. Drafted fourth overall in the 1983 NBA Draft, Scott was soon traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming a crucial component of their legendary ‘Showtime’ era. Over 10 consecutive seasons from 1983 to 1993, he was named to the 1984 NBA All-Rookie First Team, averaging 10.6 points per game.
His coaching acumen also led him to serve as head coach for the NBA All-Star Game in both 2002 and 2008. From a three-time NBA champion player to an NBA Coach of the Year, Scott continues to offer extensive experience and insights into professional basketball, maintaining a prominent figure in the sports landscape.