Jerry West

Jerry West is a Hall of Fame basketball player best known for his years with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He has also been a successful coach and team executive. West was named inducted into the Basketball all of Fame in 1980 and his silhouette is used for the NBA logo.

West led West Virginia to the 1959 NCAA Championship game before being drafted into the NBA. He spent his 14-year career with the Lakers, winning the NBA Championship in 1972. West won multiple awards during his storied career. He became known as one the the game's best all-time clutch performers.

Fast Facts

1. Born: May 28, 1938
2. Birthplace: Chelyan, West Virginia
3. Height: 6'3"
4. Weight: 180 lbs
5. College: West Virginia University
6. Olympic Gold medal: 1960
7. All-Star selections: 13
8. NBA Title: 1971-72
9. NBA Team: 1960-74 L.A. Lakers

Career Stats

• Points: 25,192
• Rebounds: 5,366
• Assists: 6,238

Career Highlights

• NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team (1996)
• 1969 NBA Finals MVP
• 1972 NBA Champion
• 13x NBA All-Star (1961-73)
• 1972 NBA All-Star MVP
• 10x All-NBA First Team (1962-67, 1970-73)
• 2x All-NBA Second Team (1968, 1969)
• 3x NBA All-Defensive Team (1970-73)
• 1960 Olympic gold medalist
• 2x All-American
• 3x Southern Conference first-team
• 3x Southern Conference Tournament MVP
• 2x Southern Conference Player & Athlete of the Year

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