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Should Byron Scott's jersey be retired? |
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Not Sure |
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There are other player jerseys that should be retired before Byron |
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Laker_Dynasty Franchise Player
Joined: 21 May 2001 Posts: 11831 Location: West LA
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:22 am Post subject: Should Byron Scott's Jersey be retired? |
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Last night, when I was watching the game on K-CAL and I'm sure many of you saw, they had one of those TV poll's about whether they should retire Byron Scott's jersey or not and 75% of the Laker fans said "Yes".
So I thought I'd post it on here and see what you all think. Of course, I'm VERY biased (see my avatar), but the realistic part of me feels that it would never happen (since Byron was never an "All-Star" - even though he got snubbed the year he lead the team in ppg). One thing's for sure, Walton is disgracing his number right now.
One thing's for sure, Walton is disgracing the number right now.
That being said, make your vote and post your opinions. _________________ Just chill and watch the new Dynasty evolve...
Time for the Lakers to create a whole new legacy! We want 10 more trophies boys! |
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TACH Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Yes... without question.... |
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Great One Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: |
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yes _________________ "Nobody hates the good ones. They hate the great ones." - KB |
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karlmalonefan Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: |
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Yes vote from me, too! I'm a big fan of B Scott the player, the coach and the man. |
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RJBaca Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:30 am Post subject: |
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Add Coop to the list:
Magic
Cap
Worthy
Scott
Coop |
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FarmartoAfflalo Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Let me just say that I love Byron Scott. He is easily one of my all-time favorite Lakers. However, this is the Lakers we are talking about. I don't think Byron's career parallels the other Laker greats. Nonetheless, Luke needs to change numbers ASAP because he is tainting a former legends jersey. _________________ M-V-P |
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NestT Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
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lakez34 Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:32 am Post subject: |
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I'm a huge fan of B.Scott. However, I don't think a role player should have his number retired, or the Lakers would run out of space thanks to the great number of quality role players that they have had.
Of course, it can be argued that Scott was more than a role player, especially when he nearly was leading the team in PPG, but he never even made an All-Star game. That's usually a sign that the player is a role-player on the team. |
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Laker_Dynasty Franchise Player
Joined: 21 May 2001 Posts: 11831 Location: West LA
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:36 am Post subject: |
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NestT wrote: | Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
Nope. I don't think he'll get in there either. If he does, it'll be WAYYYY down the line. I could see Kobe and Shaq getting in before him. _________________ Just chill and watch the new Dynasty evolve...
Time for the Lakers to create a whole new legacy! We want 10 more trophies boys! |
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karlmalonefan Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:37 am Post subject: |
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FarmartoAfflalo wrote: | Let me just say that I love Byron Scott. He is easily one of my all-time favorite Lakers. However, this is the Lakers we are talking about. I don't think Byron's career parallels the other Laker greats. Nonetheless, Luke needs to change numbers ASAP because he is tainting a former legends jersey. | Hmm...if he is a former legend, shouldn't legends have their jerseys retired? And I agree Coop should be up there too. |
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drzucchini Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:37 am Post subject: |
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No. The Lakers aren't the Celtics. |
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TACH Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:38 am Post subject: |
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NestT wrote: | Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
Probably not,... however we are talking about retiring a number. Without Scott, do the Lakers win 5 titles in 80's (he was on three of those teams)? |
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numero-ocho Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:40 am Post subject: |
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No. Look at the players whose numbers are represented up there. Byron was a fine player but he doesn't deserve to have his number placed among them.
Unlike other teams, our wall represents exceptional achievement.
It's the same reason we don't hang division and conference banners. |
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Zhengi Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:44 am Post subject: |
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Definitely not. He was a great player for Showtime, but the players who are up there in Staples represent some of the greatest players in their generation. B-Scott does not fit that description. _________________ I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce! |
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Hector the Pup Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:52 am Post subject: |
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No.
Just take a look at which Laker jerseys are hanging in the rafters and ask yourself how Scott compares to them.
He was an integral part of Showtime, but nevertheless, a role player. |
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NestT Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:54 am Post subject: |
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TACH wrote: | NestT wrote: | Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
Probably not,... however we are talking about retiring a number. Without Scott, do the Lakers win 5 titles in 80's (he was on three of those teams)? |
That is the Lakers standard.
We are not the Celtics who retire any beloved player from a championship team. |
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Laker_Dynasty Franchise Player
Joined: 21 May 2001 Posts: 11831 Location: West LA
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 10:55 am Post subject: |
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lakez34 wrote: | I'm a huge fan of B.Scott. However, I don't think a role player should have his number retired, or the Lakers would run out of space thanks to the great number of quality role players that they have had.
Of course, it can be argued that Scott was more than a role player, especially when he nearly was leading the team in PPG, but he never even made an All-Star game. That's usually a sign that the player is a role-player on the team. |
He did lead the team in ppg, 87-88 (2nd of back to back championship years) at 21.7ppg, .527 fg%. This is the same year he got snubbed for the all-star game for Dale Ellis. Reasons stated across the league for this happening was because there were already 3 Lakers on the All-Star team (Magic, Kareem, Worthy).
With that being said, I still don't think it's enough justification. _________________ Just chill and watch the new Dynasty evolve...
Time for the Lakers to create a whole new legacy! We want 10 more trophies boys! |
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FerrisVille Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:03 am Post subject: |
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Hector the Pup wrote: | No.
Just take a look at which Laker jerseys are hanging in the rafters and ask yourself how Scott compares to them.
He was an integral part of Showtime, but nevertheless, a role player. | Hold up Hecto!
He was a role player on a loaded team, Put him on any other team besides the Pistons, and Celtics and dude would have been in someone's rafters. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:09 am Post subject: |
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TACH wrote: | NestT wrote: | Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
Probably not,... however we are talking about retiring a number. Without Scott, do the Lakers win 5 titles in 80's (he was on three of those teams)? |
Do the Lakers win 3 titles in the 2000's without Fox and Horry? Probably not, but their numbers shouldn't be retired either. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Zhengi Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:17 am Post subject: |
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gp5 wrote: | Hector the Pup wrote: | No.
Just take a look at which Laker jerseys are hanging in the rafters and ask yourself how Scott compares to them.
He was an integral part of Showtime, but nevertheless, a role player. | Hold up Hecto!
He was a role player on a loaded team, Put him on any other team besides the Pistons, and Celtics and dude would have been in someone's rafters. |
But since he was with the Lakers and the standards are incredibly high, he doesn't deserve to have his jersey in the rafters. However, there is still the outside chance that the Miami Heat might retire his jersey _________________ I'm like a Hadouken, down-right Fierce! |
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TACH Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:17 am Post subject: |
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NestT wrote: | TACH wrote: | NestT wrote: | Is Byron a Hal of Famer? |
Probably not,... however we are talking about retiring a number. Without Scott, do the Lakers win 5 titles in 80's (he was on three of those teams)? |
That is the Lakers standard.
We are not the Celtics who retire any beloved player from a championship team. |
Point well taken.... |
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prisma8slg Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:28 am Post subject: |
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as much I love Byron...I don't think his number should be retired...and this isn't a slight on Byron...but the players with their numbers are retried are phenomenal, beyond great and because there's so few of them up there, that's what makes 'em so special.
and on that note...dear dr. buss -- RETIRE MIKAN'S # _________________ "I define success by championships, by winning..." Kobe Bryant
"I've seen it all. Sasha dunked on somebody," Kobe Bryant said. "I'm ready to retire now." |
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twentyfootlayup Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:37 am Post subject: |
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i didn't read thru the whole thread so if someone else has stated this, my apologies
it is laker policy to only retire numbers of hall of famers, i do not see bscott ever getting to the hall because quite frankly he is not a hall of fame caliber player
that said he did contribute a lot to the run in the 80's .... i would throw cooper up there before bscott but i do not see bscotts number ever hanging from the rafters at staples ... |
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drew4lakers Star Player
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:46 am Post subject: |
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prisma8slg wrote: | as much I love Byron...I don't think his number should be retired...and this isn't a slight on Byron...but the players with their numbers are retried are phenomenal, beyond great and because there's so few of them up there, that's what makes 'em so special.
and on that note...dear dr. buss -- RETIRE MIKAN'S # |
I'm with you on this one. George Mikan's should be the next jersey retired by the Lakers. _________________ BORN REBLE |
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4evARaBRUIN Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2006 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Former Laker players in HOF
Kareem- retired
Elgin- retired
Wilt- retired
Goodrich- retired
Magic- retired
McAdoo- Not retired (HOF for time with Braves obviously)
Mikan-retired
West- retired
Worthy- retired
As much as I like guys like Coop, Wilkes, and Dynasty and my brother's beloved Byron... it is hard to put them in that class.
Next Laker jerseys to be retired will be 8 and 34, imo. _________________ To be the champion, one doesn't have to be the best team in the country, just the best team each time one plays.
1-0. Six more times.
So let success be my sweetest revenge... |
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