Byron Scott celebrates Magic Johnson’s 66th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, honoring their legendary Lakers partnership ...

Magic Johnson celebrated his 66th birthday. Fans and former teammates paid their respects with poignant posts on social media ...

Byron Scott reminisced about Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game, recalling the emotion, energy, and legendary performance on the court. He highlighted Kobe’s professionalism, competitive fire, and the way ...

FILE - Then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott directs his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, in Los Angeles.

Scott, a shooting guard, won NBA championships in 1985, 1987 and 1988 as part of the Lakers' "Showtime" era. He led the team in scoring with a career-best 21.7 points in 1987-88.

Scott has been critical of his players throughout an abysmal campaign. The Lakers now are 20-57 after their 105-100 loss Tuesday night, upping their record for the most losses in franchise history.

According to Byron Scott, all is well between him and son Thomas. At least, that’s what he told a follower who inquired about the state of their relationship recently on Instagram.

Byron Scott grew up 14 blocks from the Kia Forum in Inglewood. His alma mater, Morningside High School, is located less than two miles from the venerable sports arena.

Scott, who played for the Lakers and won three championships from 1983 to '93 and again during Kobe Bryant 's rookie season in 1996-97, was named the 25th head coach in franchise history.

Lakers guard Byron Scott, second from right, bows his head during a pregame prayer ceremony for Magic Johnson before a game against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 8, 1991 at the Forum. Lakers teammates ...

As Scott, now 53, enters his first season as the Lakers coach — his fourth stop as an NBA coach — he’s maintained at least one characteristic from his playing days. He’s all business ...