Jerry West Archives

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…

This Day In Lakers History: Longest Winning Streak In Professional Sports Falls

The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers are widely believed to be one of the greatest teams of all-time. Even with Elgin Baylor…

This Day In Lakers History: NBA Winning Streak Record Broken, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Becomes First Player To 32,000 Points

Two major events that defined and contributed to making the NBA what it is occurred in Los Angeles Lakers history…

This Day In Lakers History: Jerry West, Elgin Baylor Dominate In Victory Over Chicago Zephyrs

In the early days of Los Angeles Lakers franchise history, the team was led by two superstars in Elgin Baylor and Jerry…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…