Jerry West

Jerry West standing in front of the bench while coaching the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Jerry West Nearly Succeeded in Preventing Showtime and Forever Changing the Future of the Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were in the enviable position of picking first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft. With Magic Johnson the consensus top prospect, the newly-resigned coach Jerry West was skeptical of drafting Johnson, throwing his support behind another player instead.

Tim van Straten • 24 Oct 2021
Bill Russell tries to block Jerry West's shot during a game between the Celtics and Lakers
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Bill Russell Paid Jerry West the Ultimate Compliment After Winning His Last Title With the Celtics: ‘Los Angeles Has Not Won the Championship, but Jerry West Is a Champion'

Bill Russell rode off into the sunset after winning his 11th and final ring in 1969, but he still took the time to praise Jerry West.

Martin Fenn • 21 Feb 2023