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On Wednesday morning, the basketball world was hit with sad news. Former NBA and Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. West had a tremendous impact as a player and executive, influencing countless athletes, including former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith read Jordan’s statement […]

NBA legend Jerry West passed away on Wednesday morning, and the basketball world is mourning the loss of one of the greats. West played in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers for 14 years, and he is the NBA logo. He passed away at the age of 86. LeBron James shared a message on […]

NBA legend Jerry West, known for being the NBA’s logo, has passed away. He was 86 years old. West had a magnificent 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that spanned from 1960-61 through 1973-74. He made the All-Star team every season and boasted career averages of 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds over […]

Golden State Warriors hotshot Stephen Curry, true to his billing, was awarded as the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, and The Logo was among those first who gave commendations to the future Hall of Famer. Curry received 45 first-place votes, 18 second-place votes and 19 third-place votes, en route to 298 total points, to […]

Jerry West, basketball legend and the iconic figure behind the NBA’s logo, achieved a historic milestone on Wednesday. He was elected for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his contributions to the game, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN Sources: Jerry West has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of […]

For plenty of NBA fans, there’s no question that Jerry West was one of the best shooting guards in league history. The basketball Hall of Famer is an NBA champion, a Finals MVP, and 14-time All-Star. He was also one of the most exciting players to watch in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform and is […]

One thing that has not been talked about all that much this season is how well Anthony Davis has played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he has been banged up through the years and has had trouble staying healthy, Davis has arguably been having his best season in a Lakers uniform. Playing in all […]

Lebron James became the all-time leading scorer in the 2022-23 season. He has a long career of consistent scoring which has catapulted him to the top of the list. However, does this make him a better pure scorer than the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan? If they were all in their prime, which […]

The NBA MVP award is the cause of many debates over it’s long history. The award recipient is “the best-performing player of the regular season.” However, if a player performs better than everyone else and his team doesn’t make the playoffs, that player will rarely win. There have also been many occurrences where a player […]

The creative team behind Season 2 of “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” compiled a companion guide outlining the historical accuracy of each episode, which they provided to ClutchPoints’ Lakers reporter. “We felt it important to show our work out of respect for the many living characters depicted,” the creators wrote. (Episodes begin with […]

Kawhi Leonard will forever be remembered for helping the San Antonio Spurs win a title and also serving as the main catalyst to bringing the Toronto Raptors their first-ever championship. But ever since leaving the 6ix for the Los Angeles Clippers, things haven’t exactly gone to plan. He’s dealt with a plethora of injuries, which […]

Whenever the discussion focuses on the greatest basketball players of all-time, it almost always leads to debate because all fans, players, coaches, media members and executives have their own opinions. However, when the NBA’s logo offers his opinion on the subject it’s quite another story. Jerry West was one of the game’s all-time great players […]

While the league is conducting its NBA 2K24 Summer League, in Las Vegas, it is also holding its first NBACon. This is an event that features interactive experiences, player appearances, meet-and-greets with NBA legends, live music performances, podcasts, and more. An appearance by Hall of Famers Jerry West and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar produced a dynamic statement […]

Jerry West believes he was a wolf among dogs during his playing days, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James couldn’t agree more. During the NBACon even in Las Vegas on Sunday, West shared that he’s hearing a lot of people call players today who are not afraid to face anyone as “dogs.” But if […]

The San Antonio Spurs got a player who is by all accounts a generational talent with the first pick in the 2023 NBA Draft in Victor Wembanyama. The revolutionary French big man has the size and skills to become a player unlike any fans have seen in NBA history. Despite the expectations, Wembanyama received mixed […]

Victor Wembanyama may have struggled in his Summer League debut with the San Antonio Spurs, but don’t let that fool you. Wemby remains one of the best talents the NBA has ever seen, so much so that even Jerry West compared him to Bill Russell. West shared such high praises for Wembanyama during a recent […]

A lot of folks from the younger generations believe that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the GOAT. You can’t really blame them, considering how these people grew up watching LeBron build his legacy to the heights it has reached today. To a certain extent, the same can be said about fans who grew […]

At this point, there’s no doubt that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. The way that the Golden State Warriors superstar shattered Ray Allen’s all-time three-point record last season is a clear testament to that fact. Even the great Jerry West is a true believer in Steph and how he’s literally changed […]

There are few bigger names in Los Angeles Lakers franchise history than the great Jerry West. Along with the man that is literally on the logo of the NBA, the like of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James have likewise etched their respective names in the franchise history books. For his part, West admits that he […]

One could argue that in terms of the super-duos that have been formed in recent years, there are few, if any, that has been more disappointing than that of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers. You also have to say, however, that it’s not entirely their fault, with injuries for both […]

NBA legend Jerry West has been around the game since the 1950s. Yet, even with even seven decades worth of basketball knowledge and experience, the Los Angeles Clippers front office executive has never seen a player like Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Something about Giannis [Antetokounmpo] that attracts me to him,” West says. “I’ve never […]

NBA legend Jerry West called Scottie Pippen’s recent take on Michael Jordan “disappointing” and urged the seven-time All-Star to call Jordan and resolve things. “I think that’s the most disappointing part about it is, is that team and how special and the bonds,” West said on the “Podcast P” show with Paul George Presented by […]

Jerry West might be the NBA logo, but that does not mean he completely supports what the game is today. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has thrust the public into another version of the never-ending old school vs. new school debate after lamenting the way the three-point line has so dramatically changed the game. “There’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West dropped an eye-opening admission about Kobe Bryant and the Memphis Grizzlies. West said that when Bryant became a free agent in 2004, he wanted to join the Grizzlies, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. "I met [Kobe Bryant and Rob Pelinka] in a […]

The Brooklyn Nets  and Kevin Durant hosted the Washington Wizards Wednesday night. The Nets are still without Ben Simmons, who is dealing with a knee injury. He has been diagnosed with a left lateral upper calf strain and will miss at least the next three games. He was just starting to turn his offensive game around. […]

The Boston Celtics may have endured a lot in the offseason, from getting over their NBA Finals loss to more controversies that led to the suspension of head coach Ime Udoka. Despite that, however, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown gave the Beantown faithful a reason to believe that everything will be fine and that they […]

Former NBA player JJ Redick took aim at NBA legends like Bob Cousy back in April 2022 when he said that Cousy’s opponents were, ‘plumbers and firemen.’ Many took offense to that quote, including Cousy himself. For the first time, we’re also getting to hear what The Logo and LA Clippers consultant himself in Jerry […]

Jerry West, who currently sits on the board for the Los Angeles Clippers, previously spent no less than six years with the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member. During that time, he helped lead the Dubs to a couple of titles, while also getting the opportunity to work with some of the greatest […]

NBA legend Jerry West may have spent his whole playing career with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his favorite player is not from the franchise. The current Los Angeles Clippers exec knows to give credit where it is due, and for him, it’s just too hard to ignore Michael Jordan. Speaking with NBA TV in […]

In case you forgot, the Golden State Warriors are NBA champions and Stephen Curry is a Finals MVP for the very first time in his illustrious career. While the Dubs truly played as a team the entire postseason, Steph was undoubtedly the X-factor, especially against the Celtics. In fact, the Warriors veteran is only the […]

The NBA Finals have been incredibly fascinating this year, with the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics going back and forth. The teams have alternated wins thus far, leaving the series tied 2-2 heading to Golden State for the crucial Game 5 Monday night. Typically, that would mean that the NBA Finals MVP award is […]

HBO’s Winning Time has been quite a hit. The show about the Los Angeles Lakers’ Showtime era has gained quite a following. It’s had a few detractors too, with none bigger than Lakers icon Jerry West, who himself has not been pleased with how he has been portrayed by the show. Shaquille O’Neal has chimed in […]

Jerry West has made it no secret that he’s extremely unhappy with how he has been portrayed in HBO’s Winning Time. The show’s plot centers around the Los Angeles Lakers franchise during the 1980s with West being one of the most prominent figures in the narrative. The Lakers legend has now taken his condemnation of […]

The modern-day Los Angeles Lakers haven’t given fans much to watch recently. LeBron James and company failed to make it to the playoffs this postseason with a 33-49 regular-season record. However, the legacy of the 1980s Lakers continues to entertain Los Angeles fans deep into April. The HBO series “Winning Time” follows the iconic team, […]

HBO’s “Winning Time” centered around the Showtime Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980s has entertained the casual viewer, but hasn’t done the same for the actual Lakers featured in the show. First, it was Magic Johnson who publicly distanced himself from the project. Now, it’s the logo himself Jerry West expressing his frustration over his […]

The 2021-2022 season was a disappointment in Los Angeles for the Lakers. They were originally favored to come out of the Western Conference and reach the NBA Finals. Instead, they failed to even make the playoffs. However, they ended their season on a high note with a 146-141 victory over the Denver Nuggets. And Lakers […]

Kevin Durant just passed Jerry West for no. 22 on the NBA all-time scoring list, and the Brooklyn Nets superstar couldn’t wait to rub it in the face of the Los Angeles Lakers legend. Speaking to reporters on Monday after exploding for 37 points en route to the win over the Utah Jazz and into […]

The first episode of HBO’s Winning Time, based on the Los Angeles Lakers, dynasty headlined by Magic Johnson, was released on Sunday night. However, there has been major blowback already, specifically on the portrayal of Jerry West. Aside from many fans voicing their displeasure, the NBA is now also furious. Per The Athletic, the league […]

HBO’s highly anticipated series on the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s has excited fans of the NBA who are looking forward to a deep-dive into the dynasty. One of the key figures featured in the series is former Lakers star and executive Jerry West, who was named the franchise’s general manager […]