Should Byron Scott be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 64.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.5%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 5.8%
53. Byron Scott
Byron Scott is one of the most heralded shooters and finishers in league history. His run with the great Laker teams of the 80s proved he was a winner. Scott came from Arizona State as he 4th pick overall in the draft and was the perfect piece missing for Showtime. So the Lakers went out and got him. Trading Norm Nixon to the Clippers for Scott before he played a minute Scott was the perfect complement to Magic in the backcourt.
A great shooter and even better finisher who could guard quick point guards, Scott was a huge part of the Lakers success. He never really got the credit he deserved as no all-star game appearances will attest. Scotts playing career probably doesnt warrant inclusion but a stellar coaching career has at least kept him on the map and will keep him in consideration.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Ogden, Utah, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2003
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Games Played: 1073
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Per Game Averages: 33.4 MIN
28.1 PTS
2.8 RB
2.5 AST
1.1 STL
0.1 BLK
.482 FG%
.370 3FG%
.833 FT%
29.3 MIN
13.4 PTS
2.9 RB
2.1 AST
1.2 STL
0.2 BLK
.482 FG%
.395 3FG%
.819 FT%
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Advanced Stats: 15.5 PER
.556 TS%
75.2 WS
21.9 VORP
183 Playoff Games
13.8 PER
.563 TS%
11.9 WS
3.5 VORP
- Played For: Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Vancouver Grizzlies
- College: Arizona State
- Drafted: 1st Round, 4th Overall in 1983
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Major Accolades and Awards: First Team NBA All-Rookie (1983-84)
Highest 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1984-85)
NBA Championships: (3) (Los Angeles Lakers, 1984-85, 1986-87 & 1987-88)
First Team All-Pac 10 (1) (1983)
Pac 10 Freshman of the Year (1980)
Greek League Champion (1) (Panathaniakos, 1998)
Greek League All-Star (1) (1997)
FIBA EuroStar (1) (1997) -
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Free Throw Percentage (1) (1986-87)
Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Percentage (4) (1984-85, 1986-87, 1988-89 & 1989-90)
Top Ten Finishes: 2-Point Field Goal Percentage (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goals (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: 3-Point Field Goal Attempts (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes Played (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: Minutes per Game (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: Win Shares (1) (1987-88)
Top Ten Finishes: Offensive Win Shares (1) (1987-88) - Notable All-time Rankings: 95. Steals: 1,224
Should Byron Scott be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 64.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 17.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.5%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 5.8%
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