Growing up with the Showtime Lakers

Anita Scott and her family were riding on a float through downtown Los Angeles. Fans lined the streets, shouting, celebrating and carrying on. Anita's husband Byron had just completed his fourth season with the Lakers, helping his team beat the Boston Celtics to earn the second of what would be three championship rings. But something was wrong. …

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Produce or perish: The journey of Lakers rookie Ryan Kelly

This story originally appeared on TWCSportsNet.com in May of 2014 EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Ryan Kelly was gathered with his family at home in Raleigh, N.C., last June, watching the NBA draft on television and waiting to find out where his basketball journey would take him. He attempted to stay away from the commotion, taking …