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"It was meaningless for me, regardless of how I played" - Why Jerry West disliked his Finals MVP award from the 1969 Finals
Jerry West has the unique distinction of being the only player to win a Finals MVP while playing for the losing team. He won the award after the 1969 Finals when the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the ...
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In Memory of Jerry West
A defining figure in the NBA, Jerry West left a monumental legacy as a player, executive and stalwart in the game. Wilt Chamberlain scores 24 points and grabs 29 rebounds to secure Finals MVP and ...
Vlade Divac Credits Lakers Legend Jerry West For Helping Build International Brand in NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers have had some impactful players on the court in their history. However, none have been more impactful, ...
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25 Hall of Fame players who became NBA coaches
The two-time MVP joins an exclusive list of Hall of Fame ... and Lenny Wilkins From Bill Russell to Jerry West to Magic Johnson, here’s the complete list of legendary NBA players that picked ...