Is LeBron James's time with the Lakers coming to an end? Byron Scott, a legendary guard from the Showtime era, thinks it might be time for a major shakeup in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are close—very close—to being a championship-caliber team again. But according to Scott, getting over that hump may require a tough decision this offseason. The biggest change? Saying goodbye to the King.

"You're getting paid $50 million," Scott said bluntly. "You're 41, 42, 43 years old, right? You got a three-headed monster like you're talking about. The Lakers, if you want to move on and be a championship team for the next five, six, seven years, you got to build around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves. You can't do that if he's still here."

Scott's logic is simple but compelling: with LeBron's massive $50 million salary coming off the books, the Lakers would have the cap space to sign two high-quality players. Pairing that financial flexibility with a young core built around Doncic and Reaves could set the franchise up for sustained success—not just a short-term push.

It's a bold take from a man who knows what it takes to win in purple and gold. As the offseason approaches, Lakers fans will be watching closely to see if management listens to one of the team's all-time greats.