The 2003 NBA Draft was one of the most anticipated drafts the league has ever seen and there was one reason for this... LeBron James. The Memphis Grizzlies finished the 2002-03 season with a 28-54 record, which was the sixth worst record in the league.
An interesting take on one of the NBA’s absolute legends from another Jerry West is 85 now and he has been a huge part of NBA history. He was one of the greatest players in the league’s history and his Lakers consistently finished second-best to Bill Russell’s Boston Celtics in the 1960’s, losing to the C’s eight times.
Jalen Brunson is on a tear. The New York Knicks star point guard is feeling unstoppable at the moment because, well, no one has slowed him down of late.
Only four players have scored 40 or more points in four straight playoff games. Three are Hall of Famers. One is Jalen Brunson.
Golden State Warriors hotshot Stephen Curry, true to his billing, was awarded as the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, and The Logo was among those first who gave commendations to the future Hall of Famer.
The Los Angeles Lakers illustrious history has been filled with many franchise pillars, from the days of Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Wilt Chamberlain to Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
The Los Angeles Lakers had arguably the greatest offseason in NBA history in 1996, as they signed Shaquille O'Neal in free agency and acquired the draft rights to Kobe Bryant.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been one of the best teams in the NBA this season, maintaining one of the top records from start to finish. With the NBA playoffs imminent, one all-time legend believes Minnesota is poised to make a deep run in the Western Conference.
The Los Angeles Lakers built their reputation on the backs of their legendary players, and the franchise has had some of the greatest talents don their jerseys over the years.
As the glamor franchise of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to see some of the greatest players in league history don the purple and gold.
As the glamor franchise of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have been fortunate enough to see some of the greatest players in league history don the purple and gold.
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Former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Jerry West will be elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame for a record third time. West, 85, has been previously inducted as a player in 1979 and as a member of the 1960 Olympic US Team in 2010.
Jerry West, basketball legend and the iconic figure behind the NBA’s logo, achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday. He was elected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA legend Jerry West is being inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for a third time, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Previously enshrined as a player (1979) and as a member of the 1960 U.S.
WVU legend Jerry West has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 as a contributor, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Throughout the 1960s, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the elite powerhouses in the NBA, represented by none other than NBA legend Jerry West. ‘The Logo’ headlined the talent at the point guard position, continually running circles around his opponents.
Jerry West had an illustrious career with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, recent revelations from a fan on Reddit shed light on the toll his career took
Los Angeles Lakers fans have Jerry West to thank for getting Shaquille O'Neal into the Purple and Gold. In 1996, the 7'1" center was in the midst of contract negotiations with Orlando during the Olympics in Atlanta when he was invited to meet West.
Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Jerry West is again nominated for the Basketball Hall of Fame. West is a finalist for the contributors committee. Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times shared via X. We're all familiar with West's success as a player.
For plenty of NBA fans, there’s no question that Jerry West was one of the best shooting guards in league history. The basketball Hall of Famer is an NBA champion, a Finals MVP, and 14-time All-Star.
Florida Gators sophomore guard Riley Kugel was named to the Jerry West Award watch list on Tuesday ahead of the 2023-24 campaign, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced.
Despite being one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game of basketball, be considered one of the godfathers of the NBA, and literally being named the logo of the league, Jerry West is one of the more reserved retired players despite still holding an executive position within the league.
When discussing the greatest Los Angeles Lakers of all time, it doesn't take long for the late Kobe Bryant's name to come up. Bryant spent 20 historic seasons with the Lakers, winning five championships and the 2008 MVP Award, but it wasn't always a smooth ride.
Jerry West on Tuesday issued another threat to HBO over the way he has been portrayed in their show “Winning Time” about the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers.
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