From his enjoying profession to his success as a coach, Jerry West had a profound affect on the NBA and his legacy continues to this present day. With this in thoughts, it isn’t stunning that Michael Jordan himself was formed by the legend who ‘turned the emblem’ of the league.
Michael Jordan’s emotional message regarding 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. Nevertheless, there’s one which stands out and it’s the message from fellow Corridor of Famer, Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls legend spoke overtly in a press release regarding 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 actually a good friend and a mentor. Like an enormous brother to me,” Jordan wrote. “I worth his friendship and data. I at all times wished I may have performed in opposition to him as a competitor, however the extra I obtained to know him, I want I may have been his teammate. I admired his concepts regarding basketball. He and I share plenty 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 actually a good friend 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 Recreation appearances, 12 All-NBA group 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 enjoying for the dropping group. In actual fact, it was throughout that interval that his silhouette was used for what’s now the NBA’s universally identified brand, therefore his nickname, ‘The Brand.’ Following his enjoying profession, West would function the Lakers’ coach for 5 seasons, earlier than working as a scout following which basic supervisor. Between 2002 and 2007 he would maintain the place of basic supervisor of the Memphis Grizzlies following his retirement from the Lakers in 2000. Lately, West was a member of the chief board of the Golden State Warriors and a guide for the Los Angeles Clippers with whom he labored since 2017.
