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Byron Scott doesn’t believe LeBron James deserves a statue in LA

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September 24, 2025

Jul 29, 2014; El Segundo, CA, USA; Byron Scott is introduced as Los Angeles Lakers coach at press conference at Toyota Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Byron Scott was a key piece to the Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s, also known as the “Showtime Lakers.” He helped LA win three NBA championships.

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LeBron James is the current star of the Lakers and in seven seasons, he’s led the Lakers to one NBA title. Despite this, Scott doesn’t believe King James deserves a statue in LA once he retires.

“I think if he gets another one, then he has a chance,” Scott said. “But right now, if you look at the players that have statues in front of Crypto.com [Arena], these are long lifers. They’ve been with the Lakers for almost their entire career, and they’ve had multiple championships.”

Scott’s point is valid, yet, LeBron is entering his eighth season with the Lakers, which is the same as Shaquille O’Neal, who has a statue. Shaq did lead LA to three chips, however.

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About the Author Published Sep 24, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1