There are 5 article(s) tagged Jerry West:

• October 2024

  • Grizzlies will honor Jerry West with decal on court

    The Memphis Grizzlies announced that two of their courts will recognize late basketball operations president Jerry West.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff October 24, 2024

• September 2024

  • Former Memphis Grizzlies GM Jerry West honored by Los Angeles Lakers

    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.”

    By The Associated Press September 10, 2024

• June 2024

  • Calkins: Before Elon Musk, there was Jerry West.

    “Nobody believed Jerry West would take a job with the Grizzlies. He was too famous, too big, for this town. But West never thought that.”

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    Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the NBA logo, dies at 86

    By Geoff Calkins June 12, 2024

  • Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the NBA logo, dies at 86

    West worked in the front office of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-2007. He was also general manager of eight NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers.

    By The Associated Press June 12, 2024

• April 2024

  • Jerry West, Vince Carter elected into Naismith Hall of Fame

    Nicknamed “Air Canada,” Vince Carter’s basketball career will be remembered for his incredible dunking ability. Known as “The Logo, ” Jerry West served as general manager of the Grizzlies from 2002-07 and was a 14-time All-Star who won a championship with the Lakers in 1972.

    By Drew Hill April 03, 2024