OT: RIP Jerry West

[ScarletteK80]

A great Laker back in the day. He was 86.
A true ambassador of the game. Some all time battles with the Knicks. RIP.
He averaged 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds for his career.

Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dead at 86

Jerry West, one of the greatest players in NBA history who also built the 1980 Lakers dynasty as their general manager, died Wednesday morning, the Clippers announced.

nypost.com

 

[RULoyal]

Makes me feel old.

 

[Mr Magoo]

Makes me feel old.

I agree. Memories of listening to the Knicks-Lakers ‘73 finals with my transistor radio under my pillow came flashing back. RIP.

 

[ScarletteK80]

I agree. Memories of listening to the Knicks-Lakers ‘73 finals with my transistor radio under my pillow came flashing back. RIP.

Don't forget the ear plug!

 

[MadRU]

RIP, the Logo

 

[PiscatawayMike]

Mr. Clutch!

I'm a little too young to remember him as a player, but I do remember when his Schaefer beer commercial aired often during sporting events at the end of his career.

When I was a freshman in high school, I met him and got his autograph at the RAC when he was coaching the Lakers.

R.I.P. to one of the all-time greats.

 

[ancienthooper]

Walton. West. Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe today had an interview with 95 year-old Bob Cousy. Legends passing on. Sad to see.

 

[ScarletteK80]

Walton. West. Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe today had an interview with 95 year-old Bob Cousy. Legends passing on. Sad to see.

Willis Reed, my childhood, and lifelong idol. Great pic of Willis, Wilt, and DeBusschere.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/21/sports/basketball/willis-reed-dead.html

 

[Good-Knight]

Too many big trees falling. Jerry West is basketball's purest form. Thanks to the Lord that lent him to us.

 

[knights1212]

It is so true. Little by little we are losing most of the basketball legends of my youth. Jerry and Oscar were two of the greatest guards who ever played the game. May Jerry R.I.P.

 

[rudad02]

RIP Jerry.

 

[Mr_Twister]

Zeke from Cabin Creek. Grew up in a tiny town.

 

[MADHAT1]

One of the greatest of all time
RIP Jerry West:" Mr Clutch "

 

[LOU-RU85]

I lived in LA when I was a kid. He was one of my childhood hero’s. I saw him in person when I was like 9 in a Sears parking lot along with the entire Laker team. He taught me how to shoot a basketball. He will be sorely missed. RIP Jerry!

 

[TDIrish27]

Rough week for the Lakers

RIP the icon of my home state