From his taking part in profession to his success as a coach, Jerry West had a profound impression on the NBA and his legacy continues to this present day. With this in thoughts, it’s not shocking that Michael Jordan himself was formed by the legend who ‘grew to become the emblem’ of the league.
Michael Jordan’s emotional message about Jerry West
Within the wake of his demise, there have been numerous emotional phrases and tributes to the NBA legend. Jerry West, who died on the age of 86. Nonetheless, there may be one which stands out and it’s the message from fellow Corridor of Famer, Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls legend spoke brazenly in a press release about his lengthy friendship with West, which had a serious impact on his profession. Talking on ESPN’s ‘First Take,’ host Stephen A. Smith learn Jordan’s textual content.
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“I’m deeply saddened by the information of Jerry’s passing. He was really a pal and a mentor. Like a giant brother to me,” Jordan wrote. “I worth his friendship and information. I at all times wished I might have performed towards him as a competitor, however the extra I received to know him, I want I might have been his teammate. I admired his concepts about basketball. He and I share a variety of similarities in the best way we strategy the sport. He’ll at all times be missed. My deepest condolences to his spouse Karen and his kids. Relaxation in peace, Brand.”
Michael Jordan texted @stephenasmith to honor Jerry West.
“I’m so deeply saddened on the information of Jerry’s passing. He was really a pal and a mentor. Like an older brother to me. … Relaxation in Peace, Brand.” pic.twitter.com/kvkXqqSf63
— First Take (@FirstTake) June 12, 2024
West, in fact, performed for the Lakers for 14 years, averaging 27.0 factors, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per sport. Throughout that point, he managed to guide the Lakers to a championship, 14 All-Star Sport appearances, 12 All-NBA crew nods and 5 All-Protection groups. To this present day, he stays the one participant in NBA historical past to win a Finals MVP whereas taking part in for the shedding crew. The truth is, it was throughout that interval that his silhouette was used for what’s now the NBA’s universally identified emblem, therefore his nickname, ‘The Brand.’ Following his taking part in profession, West would function the Lakers’ coach for 5 seasons, earlier than working as a scout after which normal supervisor. Between 2002 and 2007 he would maintain the place of normal supervisor of the Memphis Grizzlies after his retirement from the Lakers in 2000. In recent times, West was a member of the manager board of the Golden State Warriors and a marketing consultant for the Los Angeles Clippers with whom he labored since 2017.
