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Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Coop on Jerry West “ Whether or not I used to be (messing) up, or doing good, Jerry was at all times there, man. ‘Michael you bought to cease this craziness.’ He was simply at all times there serving to me alongside the trail, type of guiding me. By no means stop on me. He was pissed off at me a instances and stuff.” – 1:26 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Michael Cooper lastly acquired to HOF and was stepping into with Jerry West, his third time. “That’s the factor that hurts. After I discovered at this time I began crying as a result of I used to be going to actually relish that as a result of we return to 1973. That man has been in my life all these years.” – 1:22 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
My reminiscence of Jerry West is June 1996
West, a 17-year previous phenom from Decrease Merion HS and his dad and mom put concern into half of the groups within the lottery.
The concern?
Kobe would play in Italy should you drafted him
Bryant made it to Charlotte at #13 and was traded to the Lakers. – 1:20 PM
Scott Howard-Cooper @SHowardCooper
I hope HBO’s latest flagrant foul of a portrayal just isn’t the way in which later generations know #JerryWest. Was he intense? God, sure. To an unhealthy excessive. However he cared deeply about individuals and the integrity of the sport. He was beneficiant on many ranges. #Lakers1:05 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Jerry West was an simple all-time nice basketball participant who nonetheless suffered a number of Finals losses earlier than lastly breaking by means of. In our trendy sports activities discourse, he’d have by no means grow to be generally known as “Mr. Clutch,” a lot much less “The Emblem.” Our trendy sports activities discourse sucks. AK – 1:02 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
All issues thought-about, Jerry West in all probability had probably the most profitable profession in NBA historical past.
Was a greater participant than most understand, as effectively. Would have had double-digit all-defensive picks had the consideration existed his total profession
Relaxation in Peace – 12:58 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Magic on Jerry West after 1st lunch at Discussion board: “He personally took me right down to the lockers so it was simply him and I, to indicate me my locker. He broke down the Laker historical past and expectations and actually assist me perceive what I used to be strolling into, and that he could be right here for me.” – 12:45 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I feel you might make a really robust argument that Jerry West had probably the most constantly profitable and impactful profession within the historical past of American skilled sports activities.”
@espngreeny displays on West’s legendary profession.
(🎥: @patmcafeeshow) pic.twitter.com/iWzemjNXrT12:32 PM

Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreak
I don’t have plenty of heroes, however Jerry West was one. Sensible, humble, conflicted, a truth-teller, and at all times chasing a regular solely he set. To me, the dividing line between the previous, unhappy, sorry Warriors and what we have now now was the day he joined the franchise. – 12:23 PM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Honored to do a phase on NPR in LA this morning to speak about Jerry West and the perfectionism he shared together with his mom, the tragic lack of his older brother David in fight in Korea, and the way these issues drove him to grow to be The Emblem, lengthy the aggressive normal for the NBA. – 12:22 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Magic on 1st lunch with Jerry West together with his dad Earvin Johnson Sr.: “He introduced an amazing consolation stage to me and my father. He advised my father that he was going to maintain me, as a result of my father idolized him. My dad was extra enthusiastic about Jerry West than be being a Laker.” – 12:14 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Jerry West performed one recreation in Indianapolis, on March 9, 1966, when the Lakers performed the Cincinnati Royals on the Coliseum. The Royals performed a number of video games there yearly pre-ABA to money in on Oscar Robertson’s reputation. The Lakers clinched the Western Division title that day. pic.twitter.com/suONaje6lM12:02 PM

Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Though certainly one of basketball’s real legends, Jerry West was humble and candid. His autobiography revealed his battles with despair and nervousness. A worthwhile learn. It’s factor he acquired that one title as a participant, or he would have suffered that rather more. pic.twitter.com/8Ev8tV9JbQ11:56 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
I grew up on Jerry West tales, so I used to be nervous assembly him in 2018. He was extremely beneficiant and remained that means. He’d level out issues that made me see hoops in a different way. And once I was laid off, who known as a number of instances to test in, and ask how he may assist? Jerry. RIP. – 11:50 AM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
Jerry West was a towering determine within the recreation of basketball on each stage. He was tortured by the losses and even the wins appeared bittersweet. There’s no denying we misplaced one of many biggest of all time at this time. I hope he’s discovered peace. – 11:47 AM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
From Clippers proprietor Steve Ballmer on Jerry West: “He was completely my basketball sage: clever, loyal and a lot enjoyable. When you have been in his presence, you felt his competitiveness and his drive. He cared about every part and everybody.” – 11:45 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Jerry West final summer time after Pop signed his 5-year deal: “I like him personally loads, and I simply want I had had somewhat bit extra of a possibility to spend time with him, decide his mind and significantly watch him run practices and see how he interacts with these younger children.” – 11:27 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t know if any determine in all of NBA historical past has touched extra legendary careers than Jerry West.
He performed towards Russell’s Celtics. He constructed groups for Magic and Kareem and Kobe and Shaq. These groups performed towards Fowl and Jordan. He consulted for Steph and KD’s Warriors. – 11:27 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
My most memorable Jerry West expertise got here through the 2016 Finals. He gave an impassioned protection of LeBron James and the way in which he was scrutinized. He additionally talked about how his losses on the courtroom really haunted him. His eyes simply pierced proper by means of you. pjstar.com/story/sports activities/n… – 11:26 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
To go away the world after residence video games, Jerry West needed to cross by my press-row seat. A number of instances a season, he’d pause at my laptop computer with a understanding look, then lean in and whisper his recreation recap. They have been wry, blunt and burst-out-loud humorous, typically all three without delay. Certainly one of a sort. – 11:25 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
In 2021, Jerry West mirrored on Elgin Baylor shortly after his passing. West: “I used to be blessed to share a lot with him. I completely love that man. In my lifetime, I’ve by no means met a teammate like him. I’ve by no means met a nicer particular person than Elgin Baylor.” bit.ly/3f57sIl – 11:20 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
My story from the 2016 NBA Finals when Jerry West voiced his help for LeBron James when the Cavs have been trailing the Warriors. Cleveland went on to grow to be the primary workforce in Finals historical past to return again from down 3-1 es.pn/4bZx0RO – 11:18 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Basketball has a small membership of what I name the sport’s True Pilgrims. John McLendon. Tex Winter. Invoice Russell. Elgin Baylor. Others, after all. This yr to lose Invoice Walton and now Jerry West? – 11:12 AM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Mainly the entire NBA goes to Las Vegas for Summer season League now, so seeing gamers/coaches/alumni/executives there may be so widespread you don’t even give it some thought. However there are a number of guys who, after they come within the health club, everybody notices. Jerry West was a type of few. – 11:03 AM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Tremendously appreciated the conversations with Jerry West over the past 4 a long time. A very deep and insightful man.
However what struck me these final a number of years was that this legend was nonetheless on the grind, trying to mine a nugget at summer time league video games that would grow to be a blur. – 11:01 AM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Mainly entire NBA goes to Las Vegas for Summer season League now, so seeing gamers/coaches/alumni/executives there may be so widespread you don’t even give it some thought. However there are a number of guys who, after they come within the health club, everybody notices. Jerry West was a type of few. – 10:58 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Nice American writer Pat Conroy wrote of Jerry West: “My face lit up with the identical transformational pleasure as any boy in that camp when Jerry West shook my hand. After I fouled him in a counselors recreation, I went to mattress with a voice ringing in my head, ‘I fouled … pic.twitter.com/giFewdvLsm10:35 AM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Right here’s hoping @ESPNPR will give Bob Myers the TIME to speak in regards to the presence of Jerry West as an government through the NBA Finals present. With all due respect to the opposite panelists…the dynamics of Myers /West run could be welcomed. They labored collectively at Golden State. – 10:34 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
In 1996, Jerry West helped create one other Lakers dynasty:
– Traded Vlade Divac for the rights to Kobe Bryant
– Signed Shaquille O’Neal in free company
As a participant and government, West appeared in 17 NBA Finals. Actually an all-time nice.
RIP to West, the literal brand of the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Fcxzp10fXw10:32 AM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Relaxation In Energy West Virginia’s best.
The emblem. Mr. Clutch.
Jerry West.
#NBA champion participant, GM.
Showtime.
Pulled off @SHAQ deal, commerce for Kobe Bryant, hiring Phil Jackson that led to Lakers 3-peat.
Noticed him All-Star weekend in Cleveland for NBA seventy fifth.
🙏🏾🙏🏾 to his household. pic.twitter.com/Pynhnqpwt410:29 AM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
Again within the day, when such issues have been attainable, I’d name Jerry West at his Lakers workplace for feedback for varied tales. He at all times took the calls and would ask about how his good friend Bob Bass was doing. Bought to speak to the legend one final time in Vegas final summer time. – 10:18 AM
Alan Hahn @alanhahn
Jerry West was not solely one of many biggest gamers of all-time, he had one of many biggest minds for the sport and eyes for expertise. The @NBA ought to by no means contemplate altering the emblem. Honor this man’s legacy ceaselessly. #RIPJerryWest10:15 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Πέθανε ο Jerry West και δεν θα προλάβει να δει τον 4o τελικό του ΣΕΦ στο καλύτερο πρωτάθλημα του Γαλαξία. #olypao #nba10:12 AM
Roland Lazenby @lazenby
Am shocked and saddened past phrases to be taught of the passing of Jerry West. He was certainly one of my deepest connections to my very own father, himself a two-handed set shooter from the hills of Southern West Virginia. – 10:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jerry West within the 1969 Finals:
53 PTS | 3 REB | 10 AST
41 PTS | 3 REB | 8 AST
24 PTS | 1 REB | 6 AST
40 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST
39 PTS | 3 REB | 9 AST
26 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST
42 PTS | 13 REB | 12 AST
Received Finals MVP regardless of shedding the collection. pic.twitter.com/vp48qlaAYW10:08 AM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The Clippers share unhappy information: “Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a good friend to all who knew him, handed away peacefully this morning on the age of 86. His spouse, Karen, was by his aspect.”
Condolences to all who knew him. What an impression that synthetic. – 10:08 AM
Chris Herrington @ChrisHerrington
Hiring Hubie Brown to educate the Grizzlies was the final (?) genius transfer in a Corridor of Fame profession for Jerry West. Additionally constructed a playoff workforce for a franchise that had by no means gained 30 video games beforehand, then noticed that workforce’s laborious ceiling. – 10:06 AM
Carl Steward @stewardsfolly
My lone interview with Jerry West was the one through which he threatened to resign as a Warriors particular adviser in the event that they traded Klay Thompson. Outstanding talent for team-building, and naturally, an unbelievable participant. RIP to one of many NBA’s pillars of greatness. – 10:05 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
First Invoice Walton, now Jerry West. That is presupposed to be the very best time of the yr for @NBA. Now, certainly, it’s certainly one of its saddest instances. – 10:03 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
RIP to Jerry West. The Emblem was not solely a legendary basketball participant however a legendary government. Jerry West had a presence each time he walked into any area that solely an elite few had. All the time loved seeing him pulling gamers apart to present them phrases of knowledge in regards to the recreation. pic.twitter.com/d29ZkS2zCx10:03 AM

Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jerry West stats within the 1965 Western Division Finals between the Lakers and the Baltimore Bullets:
Recreation 1: 49 factors, 8 assists, 6 rebs
Recreation 2: 52 factors, 9 assists, 5 rebs
Recreation 3: 44 factors, 4 assists, 7 rebs
Recreation 4: 48 factors, 5 assists, 3 rebs
Recreation 5: 43 factors, 7 assists, 6 – 10:02 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Few figures have been held in larger regard than Jerry West. NBA champion, gold medalist, one of many biggest workforce constructing executives in league historical past, “The Emblem” leaves an in indelible mark. – 10:00 AM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Once you walked into an area , at the very least I can converse for myself as a result of I used to be a health club rat at age 5…the presence of Jerry West and Invoice Walton was so particular . Even over time West bodily appeared like the person he was when he performed at West Virginia. Walton was so approachable – 9:57 AM
Invoice Reiter @sportsreiter
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Steve Popper @StevePopper
Simply horrible information about Jerry West. Talked with him final within the Las Vegas Summer season League and he was humorous and good and entertaining. Only a treasure to the sport. – 9:56 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Jerry West lived a profound basketball and American life — iconic as a participant, government and looming determine within the historical past of the sport. He was an MVP, a champion, a gold medalist, a dynasty-builder and actually the league’s brand. His loss leaves a large void. pic.twitter.com/vE3fQc5XuE9:54 AM

Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Unhappy information as we mourn the splendidly achieved lifetime of @NBA icon Jerry West. He’s the emblem on the league’s basketballs and in addition architect of many championship and successful groups.
That features a stint from 2002-07 as high exec of @memgrizz, establishing MEM as playoff franchise pic.twitter.com/y1y6wNXC729:53 AM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
The NBA has suffered the lack of two legends and I’m speaking about LEGENDS with the passing of Jerry West and Invoice Walton. These males have been elite, elite gamers. After their taking part in careers, West turned an excellent entrance workplace government ( draft day commerce for Kobe) Walton on TV. – 9:52 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
There are usually not many extra legendary basketball figures ever than Jerry West, who handed away this morning at 86 years previous, the LA Clippers introduced. What a tragic day.
#RIP9:48 AM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A really troublesome yr within the NBA will get even tougher.
RIP Jerry West.
He had simply turned 86 years previous on Could 28.
The Emblem. Lakers legend on and off courtroom. Then was in entrance workplace with Grizzlies, Warriors, and since 2017 the LA Clippers. pic.twitter.com/mpGcm96M029:47 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA Legend, the emblem and one of many biggest Lakers ever, Jerry West handed away peacefully this morning on the age of 86, the Clippers have introduced.
RIP – 9:45 AM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Legendary Corridor of Famer Jerry West handed away peacefully this morning on the age of 86. His spouse, Karen, was by his aspect. – 9:42 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
NEW @AthleticNBAShow with @DaveDuFourNBA @tim_cato
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Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
NEW @AthleticNBAShow with @DaveDuFourNBA @tim_cato
☘️ Is Jrue Vacation the Michael Jordan of NBA gamers?
🐴 Can somebody please assist Luka
🤠 Why Mavs defensive scheme can’t cease the Jays’ playmaking
💀 Why Porzingis stated he’ll die (and ideally gained’t need to) – 12:50 PM

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Patrick Ewing on Area Jam expertise “Michael and I had the identical agent, David Falk. So after they talked about doing the film, they introduced me in. I assumed it was an amazing alternative. We went out to LA. For our scenes, me, Charles, Larry, Muggsy, and Shawn, it took a few month to do. We have been on the market for a month. It was plenty of enjoyable. We’d play pickup ball after the shoot was over, exit to dinner, play pool, discuss trash. Michael, being one of many greatest trash talkers, was at all times using Charles and myself as a result of we hadn’t gained something but. It was an amazing expertise. I loved the chance to be round these guys, studying from them and simply being round all these individuals within the film. It’s humorous, at this time, extra individuals know me from that film than from being a participant. I’ll be going by means of the airport, and somewhat child will say, ‘Aren’t you the man from Area Jam?’ They don’t say, ‘Are you that nice participant?’ They are saying, ‘Are you the man from Area Jam?’” -via YouTube / June 9, 2024