Jerry West

After nearly five decades as a player, coach, and team executive, Jerry West became one of basketball's true icons and legends. His fearless style of play and emotional, wear-his-heart-on-his-sleeve demeanor made him a beloved figure to Lakers fans. During his playing days in the 1960s and early 70s, he was known as Mr. Clutch for hitting huge game-winning shots and for his grace under pressure. He was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in 1980 and was also inducted as a member of the 1960 Men's US Olympic Basketball Team in 2010. He was named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, won an NBA championship in 1972, earned a United States Olympic gold medal in 1960, and was the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 1969. He was selected to the All-NBA First Team in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973, to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973, and to NBA All-Star teams from 1961 through 1974. He also holds the NBA record for the highest scoring average in a single playoff series, 46.3 points in the 1965 Western Division Finals against Baltimore in six games.

Los Angeles, California · United States