Former Memphis Grizzlies GM Jerry West honored by Los Angeles Lakers
Jerry West, seen here as president of basketball operations for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2004, will be honored by the Lakers this season in Los Angeles, where he made his mark. (Mark Humphrey/AP file)
West played his entire 14-year NBA career for the Lakers, becoming one of the greatest scorers and most versatile guards of his era while earning 14 All-Star selections and earning the nickname “Mr. Clutch.”
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