In this episode of the Fast Break Podcast, NBA legend James Worthy joins Byron Scott for an in-depth conversation about his storied career, from his college days in North Carolina to his 12-year tenure with the LA Lakers. They discuss Worthy’s numerous accolades, memorable moments like defeating the Celtics in 1985, and the origins of his nicknames. Worthy also shares personal insights on his basketball inspirations, overcoming injuries, and his thoughts on today’s NBA. The episode wraps up with reflections on Lakers legacy, including Worthy’s top-five players and his future projects.
00:47 James Worthy’s Early Life and Career
02:04 The Importance of Team and Process
05:42 Nicknames and Legacy
13:08 Rookie Year Challenges
18:48 Championship Years and Rivalries
30:01 Fond Memories of Bill Russel
30:41 Comparing the 1987 Lakers to the 2001 Lakers
35:55 Kobe Bryant Stories and Legacy
39:14 Trash Talkers of the 80s NBA
42:49 Today’s NBA vs. The 80s
48:17 Top 5 Players and Lakers of All Time
52:22 James Worthy’s Current Projects and Reflections
26 Comments
Micheal JORDAN is the GOATEST THATS EVER BEEN GOATED!!!!!
1of my top 5favorite Lakers
Ummm Tim Duncan has 5 Rings! But carry on
Stop race baiting guys 🙈🙈🙈 Don't play the victim. It's the 2020's
Scott needs to interview Magic
Mama Worthy laced Chic with an ism! “The jello is jiggling”
Kobe not a Basketball god like Mike but made sure to maximized what he got.
Bill Russell 🙏🏼
That 80’s ball was straight up classic! ✊🏿
GREAT show gentlemen!😉👍🏾👊🏾
James is funny
27:32 I don’t blame Bill fuck them mfs
Excellent interview
@33:00 I agree with James… I have Kareem as the goat…. MJ 2nd…Wilt 3rd
Big Game James my 2nd favorite player of all time!!! The original prototype power forward!!!
Tim Duncan has 5 rings. Not 4.
Peace! What James says about Kareem is absolutely 💯!
Bill Russell is king !
THE REAL JAMES OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Yes it's about time Lakers retire number 4. Coop's no. 21 will be retired early 2025, a recognition that is very much delayed. What's delaying the Lakers brass from giving honor to these 2 members of the organization's greatest era?
B. Scott 🏀🏀🏀😁🔥 I grew up playing basketball with your cousin from Archdale in Detroit Westside 🔱 Knights 🇺🇸 Showtime 🔥🔥🔥
Cousin Mamba Cobra Knights 🔱🇺🇸🔥😁🏀
Smh
These old niggas kill me with this so and so couldn't have played back in da 80s all the dark skin cats hate on steph on some willie Lynch SHHt …Jeff Hornacek avg 20ppg multiple times in the 80s but y'all don't wanna talk about DAT lol Hornacek was able to avg a dub against the "HandCHk" Steph would go even crazier lol these old hoopers are so broke and miserable
I love these old school players and hearing them talk, grew up watching them. 👍
Great interview. Big Game James.