On the other hand, West knew he was a fantastic player, but he always conceded that Robertson was the better player. Isiah Thomas was on a panel with Jerry and Oscar when the former praised his rival.

Fans' memories have dimmed of Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. Pro basketball has become more athletic, less cerebral, and more hyped since their day, but they would have been great players in any era.

I n 1960, the two extraordinary players entered the NBA: Jerry West and Oscar Robertson.Both were already legends in college basketball, with Robertson coming off an illustrious career at the ...

Oscar Robertson released a statement following Jerry West's death on Wednesday. The two were teammates on the 1960 Olympic team and were opponents in the NBA.

Oscar Robertson released a statement following Jerry West's death on Wednesday. The two were teammates on the 1960 Olympic team and were opponents in the NBA.

Oscar Robertson and Jerry West, co-captains of the 1960 U.S. Olympic gold medal basketball team, and 2008 U.S. gold medal team co-captains, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony, will be honored in a ...

Oscar Robertson weighs in as Russell Westbrook attempts to join the Big O's one-man club. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, ... Said Jerry West, ...

Jerry West's legendary career ended with him unquestionably among the sport's ... The following year he and Oscar Robertson led an extremely talented U.S. squad to a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic ...

Former NBA point guard Oscar Robertson also paid an emotional Tribute to the Lakers legend. Robertson mentioned that West was a great competitor and a great friend, and said that he will always ...

NBA great Jerry West, right, talks with fellow Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson during the 2022 NBA All-Star game in Cleveland. West, a nine-time NBA champion as a player and executive, died ...