FGA, TRB, AST, PF, GS over 99% complete back to 1975-76. However, in 1951 his older brother, David, was killed in action in the Korean War, and the trauma turned West into a shy and introverted boy. West was also superior as a clutch performer and in playoff competition. Jerry West and Oscar Robertson defined the guard position for over a decade. Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play man Chick Hearn bestowed the nickname. And, you know, Oscar said, You right, Jerry.'. West and Oscar Robertson co-captained the U.S. men's basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [8] These performances soon earned West his first of fourteen NBA All-Star Game call-ups. ESPN has been the primary culprit in driving stat-driven basketball analysis, making the game hollow in the general publics minds. ". Chance of rain 100%. Magic, Wilt, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant are some of the Laker greats, but Kareem was the best. Regarding his shyness, WVU roommate Jody Gardner testified that West never dated in his entire freshman year, and Lakers coach Fred Schaus once recalled two weeks when his guard never said a word. [41] In Game 3, Russell opted to double-team West, and the guard's exhaustion began to show: West twice asked to be subbed for longer periods, and both times the Lakers fell back by double digits and finally lost by sixpoints. We got one dollar a day as a per diem. Some of these triple-doubles that Jerry West or Oscar Robertson or Elgin Baylor had, they would think they had the worst day in the world!. The two go back quite a ways. His ferocity rarely, if ever, rubbed players, coaches or fans the wrong way. [64] West himself won his second NBA Executive of the Year Award in the same year. Charleston, WV (25301) Today. [23] On the floor, West scored 17.6points, grabbed 7.7rebounds and gave 4.2assists per game. He made an NBA record 840 free throws, and earned yet another pair of All-Star Team and All-NBA First Team nominations. Theres a reason the leagues logo is the Los Angeles Lakers legends silhouette. Winning bid: US $23.50 [ 10 bids] Shipping: $3.99 Standard . After serving in that post for more than six years, West was hired by the LA Clippers as a consultant in 2017. Following another Finals loss in 1970, this time to the New York Knicks, the Lakers finally broke through in 1972 and beat the Knicks in five games for the only NBA title of Wests career; ironically, it was one of the worst individual postseasons of his career, as he averaged only 22.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and a league-best 8.9 assists per game. After the Lakers heartbreaking loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1969 NBA Finals, John Havlicek walked up to West and said, Jerry, I love you. Such comments were not uncommon. He was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times. Clutch," passing up the shot himself because he is, after all, 71 years old. In 1980, West was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and named to the NBA 35th Anniversary Team. [37] Coach Van Breda Kolff was concerned about the drain at the guard positions after losing Clark, and especially after losing Goodrich in the expansion draft to the Phoenix Suns. [15] Winning 45 games, the Lakers beat the St. Louis Hawks in a close seven-game series, and yet again met the Boston Celtics in the 1966 NBA Finals. His own athleticism far exceeded that of Jerry West, Oscar Robertson and the other guards/forwards on the 1960 team. Clutch". Working as a player-scout for three years, West was named general manager of the Lakers before the 198283 NBA season. "[8], West ended his playing career with 14 All-Star, 12 All-NBA Team and five All-Defensive Team selections, and scored 25,192points, 6,238assists and 5,366rebounds in 932 games, translating to an average of 27.0points, 6.7assists and 5.8rebounds per game. [8] He led the Lakers in scoring in seven seasons,[20] and only Jordan had a higher career scoring average in the playoffs (33.5 versus 29.1). [9], West was an outgoing and aggressive child in his youth. As players on a perennial bridesmaid team, West and Baylor were frequently eclipsed by Chamberlain, Robertson and Bill Russell, who collectively won virtually every MVP during Wests and Baylors most productive years. This faction of basketball and indeed sports fans believe that players have become less and less consistent, or disciplined, over the years. He believes sports connect us to our best selves, and he hopes to help people experience sports more holistically. In 2002, West became general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies and helped the franchise win their first-ever playoff berths. The 1960 USA Olympic team has been described as the best amateur side ever assembled. His average of 27.0 ppg game stands as the fourth highest among retired players, behind Michael Jordan, Chamberlain and Baylor. Basketball, Team, School. Countdown 4: Top 10 Five-Tool Players in MLB History, Countdown 153: Top 10 Minnesota Twins of All Time, Countdown 152: Top 10 Dallas Mavericks of All Time, Countdown 151: Top 10 Tampa Bay Lightning of All Time, Countdown 150: Top 10 Kickers in NFL History, Countdown 149: Top 10 Left-Handed Pitchers in MLB History. Oscar Robertson vs Coby White. He explained (h/t YouTube) that Wests appraisals of Robertson solidified the Big Os greatness that much more. On October 19th in 1960, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson made their NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cincinnati Royals respectively. They needed all five games to put away the Detroit Pistons but then lost to the St. Louis Hawks in seven games, losing the final game 105103. Height: 6-2 (188cm) Weight: 185 (84kg) Playing the guard position, he was voted 12 times into the All-NBA First and Second Teams, was elected into the NBA All-Star Team 14 times, and was chosen as the All-Star MVP in 1972, the same year that he won the only title of his career. [16] He was also named to be a member of the U.S. Pan American Games basketball team that won the gold medal. His high-pitched voice earned him the nickname "Tweety Bird", and he spoke with such a thick Appalachian accent that his teammates also referred to him as "Zeke from Cabin Creek" (his nickname acknowledged his country roots, and his accent was so thick that he squeaked his nickname sheepishly "Zeek from Cab'n Creek"). Jerry West (L) and Oscar Robertson. The championship was West's first-ever NBA title. During the 1969-1970 season, he would win his only scoring title by averaging 31.2 points on 49.7% shooting to go with 4.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game; moreover, after two seasons as a Second Team All-NBA selection, West returned to First Team status and also garnered the first of four consecutive All-Defensive First Team nods. He was a loner. Instead, there's only admiration between the two all-time greats. In 1965-66, West had another stellar year, averaging 31.3 ppg and finishing behind only Chamberlain in the scoring race. Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas recalls the conversation quite well. [16] The Mountaineers went 262 that year, ending the season with a loss to Manhattan College in postseason tournament play. Jerry West was a 12-time All-NBA performer who knew how to elevate his game when the lights shined the brightest. He must have blocked at least a half . [32] Still, the Lakers guard finished the playoffs with 40.6points per game. [84] His first wife Martha Kane recalled that her husband often had difficulties opening up to her. West referred to leaving Golden State as "one of the saddest days of his life," but was excited to find a new challenge. During that time, West was the better scorer (27.0 to 25.7), but Robertson grabbed more rebounds (7.5 to 5.8) and averaged more assists (9.5 to 6.7) and also had slightly better shooting percentages. Although West enjoyed great individual success during his prime, the teams record is a study in frustration unbelievable frustration is how West described it to the Los Angeles Times Magazine. After losing Elgin Baylor to an Achilles tendon rupture that effectively ended his career, West himself injured his knee and was out for the season; the short-handed Lakers lost the Western Conference Finals in five games to the championship-bound Milwaukee Bucks, who were led by freshly-crowned Most Valuable Player Lew Alcindor (later known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and veteran Hall-of-Fame guard Oscar Robertson. During halftime of Sunday's All-Star Game, 45 members of the 75th Anniversary Team including Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar stood side by side on a circular stage in the middle of Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. [43][45] After Chamberlain scored 45points and West 31points plus 13assists in a series-equalising 135-113 Lakers win, the Lakers seemed favorites prior to Game 7. However, West had also injured his right hand and received several manual injections,[43] and Reed famously hobbled up court before Game 7: the Knicks center scored the first four points, and inspired his team to one of the most famous playoff upsets of all time. He scored 19 points in the second half, leading WVU to an upset victory. But he would drive, almost always to his right, and give the ball an extra-hard bounce on his last dribble, so he could catch it on the rise as he leaped into his shot. The team was powered by Sharman's emphasis on tough defense and fast break offense, and L.A. embarked on an unprecedented 33 game win streak, en route to a then-record 69 wins in the regular season. [43][45], In the 197071 NBA season, the Lakers reacquired Gail Goodrich, who came back from the Phoenix Suns after playing for L.A. until 1968. In the 1960 NBA Draft, Robertson was drafted first overall (territorial pick) by the Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings) and dominated from the get-go, averaging 30.5 points (47.3% shooting), 10.1 rebounds, and a league-high 9.7 assists per game as a rookie; as a result, he was Rookie of the Year, made the first of his 12 consecutive All-Star Game appearances, and earned the first of nine straight First Team All-NBA selections. He made the varsity squad at East Bank High School, although he mostly sat on the bench during his junior year. As a player with the Cincinnati (Ohio) Royals of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1961-62, he averaged . [21] This team perennially had strong forwards and guards, but was constantly weak at center, giving them a disadvantage against the Boston Celtics with their Hall-of-Fame center, Bill Russell. There were fewer jobs, and the ones that were open were filled by players who had spent multiple years in college. O as in the Only player to average a triple-double for a whole season. And in NBA All-First Team Defense selections it wasn't even close. Could you live on that?" Said Jerry West, a fellow Hall of Famer and Warriors . Professional career Los Angeles Lakers (1960 . West said, turning to a chuckling Robertson. [8][10] He was so small, frail, and weak that he needed many vitamin injections from his doctor and was kept apart from children's sports, to prevent him from getting seriously injured. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Regular season: PTS, FG, FT, 3P complete all-time. [47], Before the 197172 NBA season, West was smarting from his frequent injuries and losses and considered retirement. 26 Feb 2023 06:03:55 But despite his remarkable legacy, West does not feel he was the best individual talent of his era. stories. Teams. It only makes sense that he also seeks validation. All rights reserved. He died aged 67. Robertson named West among his top five. In 2002, West became the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies. From there, he played his college ball at the University of Cincinnati, where in his three seasons with the Bearcats, he won the scoring title each year, was named a 3x All-American and 3x College Player of the Year (the Player of the Year award is now called the Oscar Robertson Trophy), made the Final Four twice, compiled 10 triple-doubles (a staple of his pro career), and set 14 NCAA and 19 school records. The USA had plenty of firepower at the Rome Games. [32] In Game 3, West scored 49points, and L.A. finally won a game, but in Games 4 and 5, the Lakers were beaten by double digits; in the last quarter of Game 5, West missed 14 of 15 shots and could not prevent yet another Celtics win. The dirt-covered court became his domain. He remained a . Oscar Robertson. Moreover, half the battle is actually being on the court and so Robertsons better durability also gives him another slight edge in this close head-to-head matchup. In Game 2, Baltimore was unable to stop the Lakers guard, who scored 52 points, nearly half of L.A.'s total, in the 118115 win. Similarly, West was a postseason participant in 13 of his 14 NBA seasons (he injured his knee in 1971 and missed the playoffs that year), which included a remarkable nine NBA Finals appearances. Fittingly, Thomas remembered the Big O agreeing with Wests assessment. NEW: Sample Searches for learning more about the power and flexibility of Stathead. The 1960 US Olympic team was one of the great ones, as good as any prior to the Dream Team in 1992. . And his 6,238 career assists (6.7 apg) rank among the best ever. With Wests hot hand leading the way, East Bank won the 1956 state title. "We were amateurs in every sense of the word. Jerome Alan West (born May 28, 1938)[3][4] is an American basketball executive and former player. [43] L.A. and N.Y. split the first two games, with both games respectively decided by centers Reed and the still-hobbling Chamberlain. In addition, Robertson broke Bob Cousys single-season assist record in one of six seasons leading the NBA in assists. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. should play. Shaver emphasized the importance of conditioning and defense, which were lessons that the teenager appreciated. Answer (1 of 13): Big O * 65, 225 lbs, 69 wingspan, * was ball dominant and precise with his playmaking in his era like CP3 or Stockton, * shielded the ball from smaller guards with his backside like Magic, * had a high post game like Dirk with underrated pump fakes and footwork, * was . It might have been even better had John Havlicek and Lenny Wilkins not been passed over in the selection process. I will say that Oscar fits the 'all around' definition better - he was *almost* as good at scoring as Jerry although not quite matching up to West's peak scoring abilities, he was a better rebounder and also a better passer (both by . With Chamberlain now in the middle and Gail Goodrich pitching in on offense, the Lakers won a record 33 games in a row under new coach (and former Celtics star) Bill Sharman. [87][88], West is portrayed in the 2022 HBO docudrama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty as a temperamental, foul-mouthed executive prone to angry outbursts and mood swings. "I had no tools to get better other than my own hard work," West said. This site contains affiliate links to products. [59], After his coaching stint, West worked as a scout for three years before becoming general manager of the Lakers before the 198283 seasons. Before Game 1, West privately complained to Bill Russell of exhaustion, but then the Lakers guard scored 53 points on Boston in a close two-point win. Boston won in overtime, 110-107. "I think any time an athlete gets an opportunity to play for your country, he should accept it," he said. During an interview on HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, West revealed that as a child he was the victim of physical abuse from his father and has suffered from depression ever since. [75] Also, on November 26, 2005, his number 44 became the first basketball number to be retired by West Virginia University and on February 17, 2007, a bronze statue created by sculptor Jamie Lester was installed outside of the WVU Coliseum. Oscar Robertson: Cincinnati Royals (1960-1970) Milwaukee Bucks (1970-1974) Jerry West: Los Angeles Lakers (1960-1974) [26] In overtime, Jones scored several clutch baskets to ensure a 110107 win for the Celtics. West holds the NBA record for the highest points per game average in a playoff series with 46.3. Following another five-game loss to Boston in 1963-1964, Cincinnati would never again make it past the first round with Robertson. Everybody wants to see LeBron [James] and Kobe [Bryant] in the Finals, but it would come down to whoever makes the most open shots, the Lakers or Cavaliers, because anybody who plays with either one of them is going to get a lot of open shots.". Oscar Robertson vs Dominique Wilkins ". As a 6-foot senior, West became the first prep player in state history to score 900 points in a season, averaging 32.2 points. For some of Jerry West, Oscar Robertson and Elgin Baylors triple-doubles, youd think they had the worst game in the world: When Wilt Chamberlain explained how NBA basketball got diluted in quality over his lifetime, When will it be fair to name LaMelo Ball as the greatest Hornet ever!? [52] However, the Knicks took Games 2 and 3, and West strained both of his hamstrings: in Game 4, the shorthanded Lakers were no match for New York, and in Game 5, the valiant, but injured West and Hairston had miserable games, and despite Chamberlain scoring 23points and grabbing 21rebounds, the Lakers lost 10293 and the series. Boston won another NBA Finals matchup, prevailing in Game 7 at Boston Garden, 95-93. On the most recent episode of his podcast, Simmons named (in order) his top 15 in the "Pantheon." Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West, Oscar Robertson, Hakeem Olajuwon . "Why does everybody say the game has changed? Plus, he scored 56 points in just one game, which is . The next season, though he averaged 27.1 points per game, he only played in 55 games; injuries and missed games were a prevalent theme throughout Wests career, as he would play in fewer than 70 regular season games in half of his 14 NBA seasons. [8], West attended East Bank High School in East Bank, West Virginia from 1952 to 1956. Van Lier See original listing. On the international stage, before jumping to the NBA, Robertson and West were co-captains of the US Basketball Team at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome (professionals would not be allowed to play until the Dream Team in 1992); considered by many pundits to be the best collection of amateur basketball talent in history (in addition to Robertson and West, Jerry Lucas and Walt Bellamy would also become Hall of Famers), the team easily won the gold medal at the Games and was collectively elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. When it snowed West played wearing gloves. West and Co. got their revenge the following season, as The Logo led the NBA in assists and LA got a legendary game from Wilt Chamberlain en route to a title. Data runs from 1946-47 to present unless otherwise noted. [42] As after Baylor's injury years before, West stepped into the void, leading the NBA in scoring average with 31.2 points per game, and averaging 4.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game, earning him his first of four All-Defensive First Team votes and another All-NBA First Team berth after two Second Team years. [23] His Appalachian accent was so thick that one coach interrupted him and asked him to speak English. Oscar Robertson vs Jamaal Wilkes. The following year he and Oscar Robertson led an extremely talented U.S. squad to a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Having come this far, West would not be denied an NBA title. Chamberlain inbounded the ball to West, who raced past Walt Frazier and threw up a 60-foot shot. West held himself to seemingly impossible standards. The players are bigger and more athletic now. Robertsons last 30+ points per game season came in 1966-1967, though interestingly, he would win his lone scoring title the next season at 29.2 points per game (50.0% shooting), while also leading the league in assists at 9.7 per game. West was chosen four times to Oscar's none. Like many NBA stars, West came from humble beginnings. Known as "The Logo", Jerry West's legendary career ended with him unquestionably among the sport's all-time greats. [55] West wanted to re-negotiate his contract and keep playing, however, he said Cooke "basically told my agent to go to hell. Oscar Robertson vs Andrew Wiggins. [20] His college coach was also hired to coach the Lakers. Oscar Robertson (1960-1974) Robertson, also known as the "Big O," is the only . NBA Twitter lauds the All-Star for joining the elite company of LeBron James and Luka Doncic in a special feat. Many players have been tagged with the nickname Mr. And also, West can still feel the sensation of receiving his gold medal. It seems that tons of viewers from certain generations uniformly avoid the contemporary NBA in a conscious fashion. 1971 Topps NBA Assist Leaders #143 PSA 6 Jerry West/Oscar Robertson/N. The Big O at 6-5 was the first power guard, backing defenders down, never taking a 12-footer if a 10 was available, never a 10 if he could get an 8. Basketball, Thinking, Able. [71], West was an all-around combo guard who could take the playmaking roles of a point guard and score like a shooting guard, while being equally strong on offense and defense. He took a loss harder than any player Ive ever known, said longtime Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn in the National Sports Daily. He was the third player in league history to reach 25,000 points (after Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson). West played the small forward position early in his career, and he was a standout at East Bank High School and at West Virginia University, where he led the Mountaineers to the 1959 NCAA championship game. Then as now, it is rings that really validate the best. In five postseason games that year, West scored a total of 160 points, presaging his NBA playoff heroics. West won Schaus's trust and, alternating with Hundley, Selvy, and Leonard, played 35 minutes per game and established himself as the Lakers' second scoring option. Unexpectedly, most of the coaches changed direction as suddenly as a team that just had the ball stolen at midcourt. Oscar Robertson, in full Oscar Palmer Robertson, byname the Big O, (born November 24, 1938, Charlotte, Tennessee, U.S.), American basketball player who starred in both the collegiate and professional ranks and was considered one of the top players in the history of the game. 3 Copy quote. [12], In his final collegiate season (195960) West enjoyed several career highs, such as scoring 29.3points per game, a 134 season-assists, 16.5rebounds per game, and a shooting average of 50.4% from the field, 76.6% from the free throw line. However, the Lakers and West came out on the losing end in eight of those nine Finals. [27], In the following 196364 NBA season, West became the Lakers' scoring leader for the first time. Still, West was named to the All-NBA First Team 10 times in his career, and he was selected to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in four of his final five seasons. Jerry West SG. During his first year, he was benched by his coach Duke Shaver due to his lack of height. The Lakers seven-game defeat at the hands of the Celtics in the 1962 Finals was particularly heartbreaking. [35] The 52 wins were accumulated despite West playing only 51 regular season games due to injury[22] and scoring 26.3 points, the lowest average since his rookie year: after being a First-Teamer for six times en bloc, he only made the All-NBA Second Team. SG. But West committed costly turnovers and L.A. lost the game 108106 despite a triple-double of 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists from West, who became the only recipient of the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award from the losing team. At such a time, Oscar Robertson set the game afire with his spate of triple-doubles for the Cincinnati Royals. Oscar Palmer Robertson (Big O, Mr. [18] In his collegiate career, West totaled 2,309points and 1,240rebounds. West averaged 27 points for his career to Robertson's 25.7. I felt I was deceived. However, due to the dynastic dominance of the Boston Celtics, who won 10 NBA titles between 1959 and 1969, including eight straight from 1959 to 1966, both players would fall short of a ring time after time again until finally reaching the NBA pinnacle in the early 1970s. FantasyPros considers the best player values for DraftKings and FanDuel NBA DFS. [74] As a coach, West led the Lakers into three consecutive playoff campaigns, and then went on to win seven NBA championships as a general manager, building the 1980s Lakers dynasty under coach Pat Riley and players Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy and the 2000s under coach Phil Jackson and players Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. West's son, Jonnie, also played college basketball for West Virginia. He also ranked fourth in both assists (6.1 apg) and free- throw percentage (.860). [15] He was honored again with several awards: a call-up to the All-American selection, and being voted Southern Conference MVP. Roma Invicta, which means Unconquered Rome, was an inspirationalmottoused until the fall of the WesternRomanEmpire, in 476 AD. For the children's author, see, In the summer of 1996, West traded for shooting guard. Very rarely was I satisfied with how I played. This obsessive quest for perfection was a constant during Wests playing years, and it continued in his later roles as coach and general manager of the Lakers and in similar front-office roles he held with the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers. I played on an all-black high school team and we didn't want people saying that we were clowns. When you feel that you're deceived you don't want any part of the organization that deceived you. /VCG. Although injured captain Elgin Baylor ended his career, the Lakers had a season for the ages. "Race; cold war; threat of nuclear war. I worked construction in the summer," said Robertson, noting that all players had off-season jobs then. 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