Former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott is facing a lawsuit for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman during a team event at her high school in 1987 when she was just 15 years old. The plaintiff claims the assault took place in a locked janitor's closet in the gymnasium while Scott was a player for the Lakers. Scott, now 64, has denied the allegations, stating he thought the girl was of legal age at the time of the incident. The lawsuit, filed under a California law allowing older cases to be brought forward for underage plaintiffs, also accuses the school of negligence for failing to protect the girl.
Despite being a key player in the Lakers' successful "Showtime" era and later coaching Kobe Bryant, Scott's reputation is now marred by these serious accusations. With a career spanning from playing for the Lakers to coaching in the NBA and now in the Philippines, Scott finds himself entangled in legal proceedings that could have significant repercussions on his legacy. As the case unfolds, the public awaits further developments and potential outcomes for both Scott and the school involved in the lawsuit.