Jerry West Archives

Jerry West Biography: Facts, Career & Accomplishments

Mr. Clutch, Mr. Outside, The Logo, and Zeke from Cabin Creek are…

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…

This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Surpasses Jerry West As NBA All-Time Leading Playoffs Scorer

For the second consecutive season, the NBA Finals comprised of the best…

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…

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…

Lakers News: Jerry West Believes Bill Russell Is In Same Class As Jackie Robinson

The NBA world lost a true pioneer on Sunday as legendary Boston Celtics center Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88…

Lakers Video: Jerry West Comes To Bob Cousy’s Defense Against JJ Redick’s Claims Of Their Era

The NBA has come a long way since the 1950s — and even the 1960s when Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West started his career…

Lakers News: Shaquille O’Neal Embraces Idea Of His & Kobe Bryant’s Era Being Next ‘Winning Time’ Subject

While the Los Angeles Lakers are nowhere to be found on national television, HBO Max and Adam McKay are supplying…

Lakers News: HBO Defends Jerry West Depiction In ‘Winning Time’

HBO’s new dramatic series “Winning Time” based on the Jeff Pearlman chronicling the Showtime-era Los Angeles Lakers…

Lakers News: Jerry West Willing To Take HBO To Supreme Court Over ‘Winning Time’ Portrayal

Jerry West’s displeasure with his portrayal in “Winning Time” could lead to a lengthy legal battle between the Los Angeles Lakers…