Tag: Jerry West

This Day In Lakers History: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West Bring First NBA Championship To Los Angeles

For years and years in the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers would come up just short in winning an NBA championship...

Corey Hansford

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Helps Set Record in NBA Finals Comeback Against Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West...

Staff Writer

Lakers News: Jerry West & Michael Cooper Announced As 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Los Angeles Lakers built their reputation on the backs of their legendary players, and the franchise...

Matt Peralta

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Scores 52 Points To Beat Baltimore Bullets In Western Conference Finals

Los Angeles Lakers Hall-of-Famer Jerry West was one of the first superstars in NBA history, and he demonstrated...

Staff Writer

Lakers Rumors: Jerry West To Be Inducted Into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame For Record Third Time

As the glamor franchise of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to see some of the greatest players...

Matt Peralta

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Clinch Berth In NBA Finals

The early days of the Los Angeles Lakers were led by one of the best duos in NBA history, Elgin Baylor and Jerry...

Corey Hansford

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Caps Off 1969-70 Season With NBA Scoring Title

Throughout the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the elite powerhouses in the NBA, represented by none...

Eric Avakian

This Day In Lakers History: L.A. Posts Largest Margin Of Victory In NBA History By Thumping Warriors

The 1972 Los Angeles Lakers are one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Led by the trio of Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain...

Corey Hansford

Lakers’ Michael Cooper & Jerry West Among 14 Finalists For 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Class

Los Angeles Lakers greats Michael Cooper and Jerry West have been named among 14 finalists for the 2024 class...

Ron Gutterman

Lakers New: Jerry West Reflects On Kobe Bryant & Respect He Had From Everyone

Kobe Bryant had a small circle of true confidants and very few were closer to him than a fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend...

Corey Hansford