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Jerry West Says “I Would Have Left Lakers” In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers have a long and storied history, filled with a who’s who of NBA stars. Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem-Abdul Jabaar, Elgin Baylor, George Mikan, James Worthy…the list goes on and on. While many believe Bryant has claimed the title of “Greatest Laker of All-Time”, one name that will alway be in the conversation is Jerry West.

West spent his entire 14-year NBA career playing in Los Angeles for the Lakers, becoming one of the team’s first great guards.