LeBron James Doesn’t Deserve Lakers Statue Yet, Says Byron Scott

Is LeBron James‘ tenure within the Purple and Gold worthy of a statue?? Lakers legend Byron Scott cannot see it occurring because it stands proper now … telling TMZ Sports activities the King hasn’t had sufficient success in L.A. — but.

We caught up with Scott — a three-time NBA champ — earlier this week whereas internet hosting KiKi Shepard’s seventh Annual Movie star Golf Basic within the Metropolis of Angels … and requested the previous Lakers guard how he felt a few potential “LeBronze” determine exterior Crypto.com Area.

“I feel if he will get one other one, then he has an opportunity,” he stated. “However proper now, in case you have a look at the gamers which have statues in entrance of Crypto.com [Arena], these are lengthy lifers. They have been with the Lakers for nearly their whole profession, and so they’ve had a number of championships.”

People with statues exterior the house of the Lakers embody Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal … simply to call just a few.

Scott made it clear, although — he is an enormous fan of LeBron — however does not see him getting that honor from the workforce at this second.

Talking of the workforce’s title odds, he is optimistic about them heading into this season … particularly with Luka Dončić seemingly being in one of the best form of his life.

“He appears like he is 110% dedicated to the Lakers group this yr,” he stated. “And with him and LeBron James, once you’ve bought two of one of the best gamers within the recreation on the identical workforce, and each of them are dedicated, it is gonna be a beautiful season.”