Tag: Jerry West

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...

Staff Writer

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...

Staff Writer

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain Conclude Undefeated Month In Record Fashion

The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers were one of the more special teams in NBA history, reaching multiple milestones...

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Lakers News: Jerry West Recalls Shaquille O’Neal Ripping Door In Locker Room

The Los Angeles Lakers are a franchise filled with fascinating lore that is -- in and of itself -- vital to the history of the NBA...

Ron Gutterman

Lakers News: Jerry West Wishes Kobe Bryant Could’ve Been There For Statue Unveiling

There was a lot of anticipation for the unveiling date of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's statue, and now we got it...

Matthew Valento

Julius Erving Includes Lakers Greats Like Magic Johnson & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On All-Time Top-10 List But Not LeBron James & Kobe Bryant

The NBA has hit the doldrums of the offseason when free agency has all but ended and teams and personnel are off enjoying...

Matt Peralta

Jerry West Biography: Facts, Career & Accomplishments

Mr. Clutch, Mr. Outside, The Logo, and Zeke from Cabin Creek are all names that define one of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers players and also one of the best players in NBA history. The highlight of our Jerry West…

Matt MacDonald

Lakers News: Jerry West Dissuaded Kobe Bryant From Signing With Grizzlies In Free Agency In 2004

During his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant had a few instances where it looked like he would leave the franchise...

Matt Peralta

Lakers News: Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West & George Mikan Get NBA Award Trophies Named After Them

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of professional sports with many of the greatest players to ever...

Corey Hansford