Tag: Jerry West

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...

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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

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Scores 53 Points In Double-Overtime Victory

One of the most celebrated players in the history of the NBA, there is a reason why Los Angeles Lakers point guard...

Corey Hansford

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West Sinks Buzzer-Beater At The Forum During 1972 All-Star Game

Many basketball legends have had the honor of wearing the purple and gold throughout the history of the Los Angeles...

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This Day In Lakers History: 33-Game Winning Streak Comes To End Against Bucks

The Los Angeles Lakers steadily turned into a feared opponent throughout the NBA during the 1971-72 season, putting...

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