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Jerry West, a basketball player so iconic his silhouette became part of the NBA logo, will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made the announcement about West on Saturday: The Great Jerry West will be receiving our Nation’s highest civilian honor, The Presidential Medal of […]

Los Angeles Clippers consultant and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West guarantees the Lakers will have a good year in 2019-20. The Lakers missed the playoffs this season, the first year of the LeBron James era. The Purple and Gold were in the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings after defeating the Golden State […]

Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West says the Los Angeles Lakers never reached out to him for the their vacant president job after Magic Johnson resigned near the end of the regular season. However, West says he wouldn’t have taken the Lakers job anyway, as he’s enjoying his role with the Clippers. “No, you know […]

The 2019 playoffs have been quite the wild ride for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. From dealing with a pesky Clippers team and Patrick Beverley in a grinding, six-game series in the first round, to injuries galore and shooting struggles against the Rockets, there have been times where the Warriors have shown vulnerability. […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and the L.A. Clippers are gearing up for a big summer of 2019 in their own ways. The Laker finally hired a head coach in Frank Vogel with assistant coach Jason Kidd. They also jumped up seven spots in the NBA Draft. They now hold the fourth overall pick in […]

According to a story by Andrew Grief for the Los Angeles Times, the LA Clippers will retain the services of The Logo, Jerry West, as an advisor for the team in 2019-20. This is a boon for the Clippers, who have positioned themselves as the far more stable and future-focused franchise when compared the Los […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West gave a few candid words on the late John Havlicek, who died on Thursday at the age of 79 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Havlicek played all his 16 years of NBA service with the Boston Celtics, enduring many a battle with his fellow Hall of Famer. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are backed into a corner. They are down three games to one in their first round match-up against the Golden State Warriors. The series is even returning to Oakland, making a comeback even less likely. But not all hope is lost. The Warriors have blown a 3-1 series lead before. However, […]

A team like the Golden State Warriors has very few weaknesses. However, Los Angeles Clippers executive board member Jerry West may have an idea of how best to exploit them. West helped put together the Warriors dynasty when he was a member of their front office a few years ago. According to Tim Kawakami of […]

Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West obviously wants the franchise to sign superstar free agents this summer, but he’s not going to be outwardly confident about the team’s chances. The Clippers will have cap space this offseason to potentially sign two max contract players. LA has been heavily linked to Kawhi Leonard, who is from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of a new top executive after Magic Johnson recently stepped down as the franchise’s president of basketball operations. Although there are no new developments on that matter at the moment, one of the most popular names mentioned has been former Lakers general manager Jerry West. However, according to […]

On April 9th, Magic Johnson decided to step down as president of basketball operations with the Los Angeles Lakers. His decision came as a surprise to many within the organization, but in the end, he clearly felt that it was the best course of action. Now, a few days after the fact, Lakers legend Jerry […]

As one of the only freshmen to ever win the Naismith Award and one of the most recognizable college basketball players of all time, the hype train surrounding Zion Williamson keeps steaming forward. Williamson, who declared for the 2019 NBA Draft in an Instagram post on Monday, has been the presumptive No. 1 overall pick […]

Jerry West is as iconic as an individual as any in NBA history. “The Logo” is not only one of the greatest players ever, but he also one of the best executives the game has seen. West has a brilliant track record in the front office, having drafted Kobe Bryant in 1996 while also signing […]

The future of the Los Angeles Lakers became more uncertain following the resignation of Magic Johnson as the team’s President of Basketball Operations. At this point, no one knows just how thorough the Lakers’ search will be, but they will be pressured to find someone with to fill in the spot vacated by Magic, especially […]

Shaquille O’Neal wants Jerry West to become the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations after Magic Johnson vacated the position on Tuesday. Johnson shocked the whole NBA after he called for an impromptu press conference to announce his decision to step down as president of the Lakers. He reportedly didn’t inform team owner Jeanie […]

In the 2014 NBA offseason, the history of the league was almost irrevocably altered. After the San Antonio Spurs had defeated the Miami Heat in five games in the NBA Finals — which effectively ended the “Big 3” era in Miami — the league was in a state of flux. LeBron James was a free […]

Earlier this week, Doc Rivers shot down rumors that he had interest of leaving the Los Angeles Clippers for the Lakers this offseason. Quashing the idea of him bolting to the Lakers, Rivers revealed the secret extension he agreed to with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. Rivers said he had an opportunity to opt out of his […]

A video mash-up of an interview of Los Angeles Clippers executive board member Jerry West as part of The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio and several clips of Lakers president Magic Johnson’s interviews provides quite the contrast of how these teams, bonded by the same locale, have fared this season. West, who is […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter made just two baskets in Tuesday night’s 113-102 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, but those were all he needed to displace Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Jerry West at the 21st spot on the NBA’s all-time field goals made list. Here’s Carter’s bucket in the […]

“What is right isn’t always popular, and what is popular isn’t always right.” That’s what LA Clippers consultant Jerry West told the team’s season ticket holders and a number of media members after the surprising decision to trade of franchise star Blake Griffin. And so, in the months following the Griffin trade, fans have had […]

The L.A. Clippers have had an extensive roster overhaul over the past year. Gone are stars Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, J.J. Redick, and DeAndre Jordan, the core that led the Clippers to consecutive playoff runs in recent team history. The exodus of these star players has definitely been taken into account by oddsmakers, who gave […]

LAS VEGAS – It’s hard to imagine a time when NBA Summer League didn’t exist and rookies drafted in June would officially begin their careers playing against the league’s best players several months later in late October. Thankfully, since the NBA Summer League began in 2004, the younger, less experienced players have been able to […]

Jerry West, the logo and L.A. Clippers front office executive, chipped in his thoughts regarding the criticisms that Kevin Durant and LeBron James received when they decided to switch teams, calling it mind-boggling. Per Jack McCallum of Sports Illustrated, West believes that the two superstars don’t owe an apology. Jerry West even wished that he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made the biggest splash in free agency with the signing of small forward LeBron James. The move solidified a promising start for the front office duo of Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. However, L.A. Clippers front office executive Jerry West does not think that the Lakers had to campaign very hard […]

The L.A. Clippers are willing to put their future assets on the line to compete with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes. In turn, the San Antonio Spurs will have a big decision to make. According to Kelly Iko of USA TODAY Sports, team advisor Jerry West will spearhead the charge in […]

Have you ever wanted to capture your favorite NBA player in one delicious snack? If you’re in your late 60s or early 70s, you might just be in luck thanks to Jerry West and a snack. An eBay user by the name of bsmilly has listed an ad for a single Cheeto with the uncanny resemblance […]

After losing Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the L.A. Clippers were at a standstill. They were left with Blake Griffin — who’s injury-ridden history marred the franchise’s bright future. It was a sign that they had to move on, but had initial troubles of doing so, mainly because of the personal connection between Griffin […]

There’s no place like home. Sure, NBA legend and California fixture Jerry West has skipped town before (joining the Memphis Grizzlies in 2002 in an effort to test himself and his prolific skills as a general manager) but in the end, California truly is where Mr. Clutch’s heart is. The man dubbed “The Logo” later […]

It is undeniable that Jerry West played an instrumental role in the success garnered by the Golden State Warriors. Not only did the Dubs win two championships under his tenure as a team executive between 2011 and 2017, but the building blocks he helped establish have placed the Warriors in an enviable position in which […]

After receiving a tampering warning from the NBA, L.A. Clippers executive board member Jerry West now has a better understanding of how he should talk about players from another team, without violating any rules of the league. He showed off just that, when he was asked in an interview about his thoughts on the current […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony sealed his place as one of the top-20 scorers in NBA history last night, passing Hall of Famer Jerry West for his very own place in the NBA’s all-time leaderboard. Anthony enjoyed one of his best scoring games of recent memory, scoring 23 points in 8-of-18 shooting from the […]

Carmelo Anthony has not been scoring as much in his first season with the Oklahoma City Thunder as he was during his previous stints with the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets. At times this season, though, Anthony comes around and reminds NBA fans just how deadly he is on offense. Anthony did just […]

Having played for the Lakers his entire professional career, and now an executive board member of the Clippers, it’s easy to think that Jerry West is only cheering for those that represent Los Angeles. However, he recently revealed that he is also rooting for another team, including the Purple and Gold’s rivals. The Logo admitted […]

Prior to the trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, there had been weeks of chatter surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers moving former All-Star big man DeAndre Jordan. However, team consultant Jerry West surprisingly stated during a Clippers season-ticket holder event on Thursday night that the front office had offered Jordan a contract extension. It didn’t take […]

Since the beginning of the regular season, there have been constant trade rumors surrounding DeAndre Jordan. Jordan, who is undoubtedly one of the best starting centers in the NBA, has played well for the Clippers this year. He is currently averaging 11.5 points and 14.9 rebounds per game. With his production boost, the Clippers find […]

The blockbuster deal that sent Blake Griffin from the L.A. Clippers to the Detroit Pistons still has everyone in disbelief and now the aftershocks are coming. According to ESPN Senior Writer Ramona Shelburne, the team’s front office led by Jerry West, influenced owner Steve Ballmer to rebuild now rather than later. “Third reaction to Clippers […]

After knocking down all seven of his free-throws in Tuesday night’s 114-99 win over the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki has tied Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West for the sixth spot on the NBA’s all-time made free-throws list. Nowitzki, now 39 years of age, finished Tuesday’s game with a season-high 20 points […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma is quickly making waves in the NBA. At just 22 years of age, the Flint, Michigan native has already placed his name alongside the great Jerry West in one impressive category. Though the Lakers were defeated by the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, 113-106, Kuzma racked up 27 […]