the Boston Celtics won the championship trophy, and Jerry West took home the consolation prize: praise for the runner-up. West's only title as a player came with the 1971-72 Lakers. West would ...

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to honor Jerry ... NBA championship in 1972, a Finals MVP award in 1969, and numerous All-NBA ...

West played for the Lakers for 14 years, helping them win the NBA championship in 1972. He was known for his all-around game, ...

The 1972 NBA All-Star Game, held in Los Angeles, featured Lakers stars Jerry West, Gail Goodrich, and Wilt Chamberlain. The Western Conference staged an impressive comeback to win 112-110 ...

"Nicknamed "The Logo," West was an elite scorer, posting a career average of 27.0 points per game, which is the fourth-highest figure among retired players." "He led the Lakers in scoring seven ...

Dr. Jerry Buss celebrates with the Lakers while holding the Championship Trophy in the lockerroom after ... turned an initial $1,000 investment in a West L.A. apartment building into assets ...

Jerry West and the Lakers finally broke through to win their first championship of the era. They had the greatest season in NBA history up to that time, and really celebrated the moment.

Complex's Adam Caparell on West: "Before he was known as The Logo, his teammates called him Mr. Clutch." "Jerry ... lone championship season. Sure, he played with some other legendary Lakers ...

Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson pays tribute to Lakers icon Jerry West after he passed away at 86 years old. The Lakers community is mourning the loss of Jerry West, a legendary figure in NBA ...

Season after season, the Boston Celtics won the championship trophy, and Jerry West took home the ... Nine times in his 14 seasons West's Lakers made the finals: They lost eight, the first six ...