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Biography
Jerome Alan West (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball executive and former player. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He is known as one of the greatest guards in the history of the NBA.
Awards & recognition
- Presidential Medal of Freedom · 2019
- NBA Executive of the Year Award · 2004
- NBA Executive of the Year Award · 1995
- All-NBA Team · 1973
- NBA All-Defensive Team · 1973
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- All-NBA Team · 1972
- NBA All-Defensive Team · 1972
- NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award · 1972
- All-NBA Team · 1971
- NBA All-Defensive Team · 1971
- All-NBA Team · 1970
- NBA All-Defensive Team · 1970
- Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award · 1969
- All-NBA Team · 1967
- All-NBA Team · 1966
- All-NBA Team · 1965
- All-NBA Team · 1964
- All-NBA Team · 1963
- All-NBA Team · 1962
Filmography9 titles
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
2022as Self - General Manager/Head Coach
2022as Self - General Manager/Head Coach
Shaq
2022as Self
2022as Self
Celtics City
2025as Self
2025as Self
Bill Russell: Legend
2023as Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1960-74
2023as Self - Los Angeles Lakers 1960-74
They Call Me Magic
2022as Self
2022as Self
Arli$$
1996as Jerry West
1996as Jerry West
Uncle Drew
2018as Jerry West
2018as Jerry West
Jerry West: The Logo
2026as Self (archive footage)
2026as Self (archive footage)
Unraveling George
2025as Self
2025as Self