Jerry West shares his fondest memories of Kobe Bryant | The Jump

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Jerry West shares his fondest memories of Kobe Bryant.
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[@therealbs2000]

Jerry west is a private individual, you know he doesnt want to be doing these interviews answering the same questions over and over. Hes not doing it for the spotlight, hes doing it for his boy.

[@elreiec1]

James Park 💯 when Mr. West speaks, we listen and take notes.

[@MyUniqueHandle.]

Thats why hes the logo, the embodiment of a great basketball player and person. I know jerry wants to hand the logo to kobe, he was like a son to him. Lets hope it happens, get signing on the petition guys!

[@D_-zj4nz]

fry great guy but his the logo because his white

[@SaraBellum777]

That's a fact.

[@sandythechameleon2018]

To the person talking about because he’s white.. Kobe wouldn’t like y’all saying that.. it’s the humbleness is why he’s the logo..

[@davidellis5141]

Jerry nurtured Kobe and his pain is that of a father. He will probably petion the NBA to make Kobe the new logo. Pure class.

[@hannsvernor5125]

That would be fitting

[@dwainsellers6453]

This definitely hit him hard.

[@IcarusFallz]

No disrespect but it's been long overdue

[@igethighhighhigh]

Not disrespectful at alll my guy 💯

[@tswagg504]

WildSandwich what did he say that was racist? They should probably change the logo every 10 years actually....none of these young kids even know who Jerry West is...but they know Kobe

[@HPcelui]

The basketball world will never be the same. There is a before-Kobe and a after-Kobe

[@Drew-hd4hm]

Man this comment took the words right out of my head. Earlier today I was thinking Kobe is such a big deal to so many people that The entire sports world has been cut into two. Before Kobe and after Kobe. I always watched the sports shows throughout the day and so my KZbin was just randomly playing them and it was showing all the ones from like last week or even before and they're pretty much happy talking about the super bowl or what's going on in the NBA and then the last two days it's just like basketball Jesus died man it's so heartbreaking. I've been crying here and there since yesterday. I feel sick to my stomach like my heart's been ripped out of my chest. If it wasn't for Kobe I don't know how miserable I would have been when I was 10 years old. I love that guy. last night I was walking out of the grocery store and I balled up my receipt and I threw it into the trash can and I always say Kobe when I do that. Always have always will. And I walked to my car with tears in my eyes

[@Forsaken860]

Facts

[@tagamial]

I'm 51 and tears flowed when Magic had his press conference announcing him contracting HIV. Tears have been flowing since yesterday. Been a Laker fan for over 40 years . Yesterday showed again that we have to really appreciate the sacrifices that these men go through just to entertain the fans. Kobe wouldn't have known me if we passed in the street , but I just wanted to thank him for bringing a little joy in my life .

[@micahmaggio6431]

I agree 100% but the sacrifices is a bit much when these guys signed up and get paid more than moviestars.

[@micahmaggio6431]

Sacrifice is signing up in the army to get paid 45grand a year to possibly die

[@talebhusein7068]

Micah Maggio This isn’t exactly the best time to throw your pro military opinion on things.

[@tagamial]

Micah Maggio , you're 100% correct. Most athletes are there for a payday as would I if I had the talent. The reason why everyone is so broken up about his death ist the dedication that he put into his craft . There wouldn't be such a great appreciation among those associated with the NBA and us fans if we knew that Kobe wasn't as dedicated as he was .

[@HowYouDoinRs]

@@micahmaggio6431 Has 0 to do with how much money you have. His point is that Kobe spent most of his life thinking about or playing basketball which is a sport for entertainment. Sacrificed his life for tagamials enjoyment

[@Bilnation]

That pain on Jerry’s face, I feel that. This hurts...

[@fefitzfeliciafitzpatrick3314]

Right you should see the video with him And Shaq TNT omg he made me cry he said it's one of the worst days of his life💔

[@leighflorkevich9916]

The pain emanating from Jerry is palpable. Jerry is a quiet, rather shy man, but he obviously wants to convey his love for Kobe and just what a great loss this is for everyone who knew Kobe and for all his fans. Condolences to Jerry, the Lakers organization and all the fans. But most especially, Kobe's wife, children and all his family who loved him the most. 💔

[@MrZaetiggy]

The pain in Jerry’s eyes is so sad. You can tell he is hurting. My condolences to the Bryant Family and to all Kobe fans everywhere. This hit us all different. 🙏🏾

[@ralphM1114]

This is the day in history where the greatest number of grown men have cried together for the past 24 hours.

[@keithwilliams662]

I'm 68 year old lived in Los Angeles nearly 30 years before moving to the southeast,so I was a die heart Lakers fan,I shutter think how my emotions would be if he were a personal friend

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

You can tell how much Kobe meant to Jerry West he literally raised Kobe his whole nba career

[@NealBones]

I feel like Jerry more or less was Kobe's parents after his actual parents and him had a falling out.

[@dodgecitygabriel623]

A lot of people “GOATS” was MJ but being on the west coast it was all about you Kobe you will live forever not only on the west coast but around the world we love you🐐✊🏽💪🏽

[@dirtyshasta]

Yup exactly

[@OG17Exclusive]

DodgeCityXTens AZ there’s only two goats in the NBA Kobe and MJ

[@liquidchap3330]

I love kobe all the way from finland 🇫🇮❤

[@adingdingdiiing6740]

Bradley Beal said it perfectly yesterday: "He was our MJ." It really depends on when you played or when you started watching. To older people, it's MJ, after that it's Kobe. To the new bloods it's Bron.

[@domoniquedrummer4335]

Kobe is the GOAT...... kobe played against better players then Jordan did

[@morelife6508]

Jerry West.. 10000% class.

[@johndef5075]

The face of the NBA...

[@placebojesus5652]

He reminds me so much of my grandfather, Jerry. Jerry is in such great shape for his age (81) too, really admire the life Jerry West has lived and all the things he’s accomplished for so many people and the NBA. Much respect Mr. West.

[@lanreakerele4375]

I would like to give Jerry West a respect and hug for caring about Kobe Bryant like we all do together because he was an NBA legend. Rest in peace 😔🙏🏾💔

[@rodaxel7165]

Woke up this morning telling myself it was just a bad dream. 💔😭 ... I'm gonna tell myself the same thing tonight when I sleep. and the night after that until I admit to myself he's really gone.

[@KakaOfTheRealMadrid]

Kobe wouldn't care if you lived or died.. he wouldn't even glance at you.. so forget about him and worry about yourself

[@nelly13b]

Skankhunt42 aww looking for a reaction. How cute

[@tfox6919]

Jerry is in some real pain. We all share his pain.

[@bigtankmb]

I couldn't me a bigger Jerry West fan man...this man is so clear, cogent and just an overall humble human being. All this esp. being an 80+ year old man. Wishing you a long and healthy life Logo!

[@jesseadams8051]

Jerry West was a great player but I tell you he is a greater man...

[@lorrimiller7010]

My god Mr. West grief is immeasurable. Our WVU(Morgantown),”Zeke from cabin creek” made me a laker fan as a small boy in the mid sixties.

[@dwainsellers6453]

I share those memories as well he was my idol growing up and it's hard for me to watch the impact that this tragedy has had on Mr Jerry West!

[@hughbukowski4810]

My 7th grade grade english teacher hung up her husband's throwback, CHARLOTTE HORNETS KOBE BRYANT JERSEY, outside of her room today.

[@L92185]

She has class

[@_itsJV]

Thank you Jerry, you touched on more of the human side of all of this when just about everyone else is just talking about basketball, when he was much more than that to himself and all the people he motivated. Prayers out for the family and everyone else involved.

[@MrFloyd6111983]

He'll live forever everywhere. To me he's still here, his aura is so shining that I struggle to pair him with death. That's immortality to me. Bye Kobe, love you from Italy

[@danielmacconnadubh816]

Kobe Bryant was the most popular foreigner in China at the turn of the last decade. Had at least 2 different magazines dedicated just to him at newsstands. The man had incredible presence and charisma on and off the court which transcended class, colour and creed to fascinated and entertain. His wife, daughters, family and many friends along the loved ones of the departed deserve compassion and understanding.

[@Lootroq]

People don't understand how huge he is there. He really did carry the torch from MJ in terms of making basketball an international game and to have it blow up in a country of over a billion people is tremendous.

[@darrellmccall6100]

Very true....I live in China three months a year and China is currently dealing with the coronavirus. When Kobe died....the virus story took a back seat. Unbelievable...

[@danielmacconnadubh816]

@@Lootroq I'd say Jordan took the game to Europe, South America and Japan. Kobe and LeBron taking it the game further still.

[@danielmacconnadubh816]

@@darrellmccall6100 his dedication, focus, clutchness and the public apology to his wife after Eagle, Colorado struck a chord with Chinese folks

[@cocoafemme47]

@@darrellmccall6100: Wow!!! That's quite a great bit of knowledge, to learn that Kobe's death took a backseat to the coronavirus outbreak in China. He really was......a world figure.

[@vvsZsak]

Jerry shall hand the NBA Logo to Kobe, he was "That Great"

[@natedawg1007]

Zonked ❽ I commented the same thing earlier in another video and people told me that I was an idiot and that would be disrespectful to Kobe. I think it would be amazing. And I’m happy there’s no one littering your comment with hate

[@vvsZsak]

@@natedawg1007 Dang i feel your pain

[@kaytrout3836]

I don’t think it works like that boss

[@vvsZsak]

@@kaytrout3836 it is possible read the rules

[@chibill467]

didn't he already approved that

[@VoidSurfer9]

These stories of young Kobe make me feel even more for his parents, they produced and raised such an incredible young man. May the Most High comfort them as needed

[@collinsrobert8149]

long live the goat the black mamba ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@treskantos6757]

Tell me this is all a nightmare... Even i woke up this morning i cannot beleive it... Im in pain so much.... 💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢

[@dbzcentral792]

Dude this doesn’t seem right. Kobe was supposed live and teach a new generation. Teach the things his mentors like Jerry taught him. Instead this happened. Can’t even imagine how everyone like Vanessa and his family feel like. Truly heartbreaking.

[@leaderofsound82]

LeBron will carry out KoBes dream!!!

[@jasonau427]

So true man.

[@marklo6283]

@@leaderofsound82 his daughters will too

[@gangtime8705]

@@marklo6283 the basketball daughter is not there

[@ronatap3]

You can tell that this man have been crying and go thru it.

[@ignacioarteaga9667]

Jerry saw what no one else saw from the start! A Legend💪🏽🙌🏾. Such a heart wrenching interview 🥺

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

Kobe hits that three vs Spain and I remember Kobe hushing the crowd. That was for something on the line. He was the most clutch to me there. Then probably 2001 WCF vs Spurs and his 1999 game vs Penny.

[@lebronblew5finalsnottop5ne22]

Kobe was the man in most of their playoffs. Especially vs the Spurs , he led the team in scoring every series

[@ricardocortez7503]

Then the 2003 affair

[@lebronblew5finalsnottop5ne22]

@@ricardocortez7503 and ? Magic cheated and everyone loves him

[@DanUnfiltered]

@@lebronblew5finalsnottop5ne22 Same with MJ, people gotta separate On Court with Off.

[@ToeCreature]

I love you Jerry, I love you Kobe

[@TicMoney1985]

The pain in Jerry’s eyes and the sorrow in his voice is so penetrating. He is so genuine in his remembrance. Side note; being from NC I hate the Hornets didn’t keep Kobe.

[@ronaldzent4845]

Jerry West is absolutely one of the classiest people in the world of sports, not only was he one of the greatest to ever step on to a basketball court, I was fortunate enough to see him play, especially during that great 33 game winning streak of the 1971-72 season. Jerry West, the man has an absolute ability to bring in players that can WIN!, Now, with the Clippers, let's see what transpires come around playoff season

[@andrewhawkinsiii]

Kobe Bean Bryant, you will be missed my brotha.

[@biggzerafly]

Death is easy the transition for those left behind is the hard the part 😔..

[@amirarobinson4974]

Well said 😢

[@ryansutter4291]

People keep saying LA will never forget, the city of LA is feeling this so hard right now, that LA has taken such a great loss....and you know what, it absolutely has but let me just say, ive been a major fan of the NBA since I was first able to remember, since i was about 4. Im 35 now, I live in Orlando and ive been a Magic fan that whole time, ive never been a Lakers fan or anything like that. But, what I do KNOW is that this is NOT just an LA thing. This has had me broken since I found out the news of Kobe's passing. I was in a store when I first heard and I literally just fell to the floor in a ball and cried for 10 minutes in public before a lady came over and reached down and told me "Its gonna be okay honey, were all feeling this right now." It caught me off how it hit me. This is NOT just an LA thing. Sports, Humanity, the WORLD suffers over this and I think this is more universal than anything else. If LA has taken such a great loss and is suffering great pain than LA is the new term for the whole universe...

[@CustomizedUsername]

Jerry West compared Kobe’s death to his brothers death in the Korean War. That speaks volumes of the depth of their relationship 😭💔. Kobe forever 🙌🏻🐐

[@requix11]

Poor Jerry... watched this kid grow up and get to the mountaintop and seeing him go must hurt so bad. You never expect to see someone younger than you go. Mamba forever.

[@JustMe-gf1ko]

No words Jerry West. Just WOW. THANK YOU FOR YOUR EYE & LOVE of B-ball that ultimately brought to LA thee KING KOBE ♡♡♡ The rest is history. Thank you sir!!!!!!

[@aprilthompson5171]

This has me wanting to throw up again like yesterday. This is just gut wrenching.

[@sirjames1484]

Kobe has ultimately bridged the race gap and it has brought us as human beings on the same road to love and time valued

[@iamtalia1703]

Extremely inspiring listening to Mr West speak about Kobe Bryant at the same time heartbreaking 💔😢

[@luytluyt4529]

Jerry west would definitely not mind kobe to replacing him as the logo

[@nahheio]

Luyt Luyt he probably actively wants that

[@FirstPlace97]

@@nahheio Meaningless as it won't bring Kobe back or enhance his legacy

[@Flow_Easy]

@@FirstPlace97 but it signifies the impact he had on the game of basketball. The man became a global phenomenon off of doing what he loved, the hours he spent practicing and playing and never taking nights off, him being the logo does enhance his legacy because it revalidates it in the sense he was THAT important to the game.

[@FirstPlace97]

@@Flow_Easy You could make a lot of guys the logo if that's your argument. This isn't about Kobe the basketball player but Kobe the husband, father and friend. Haven't you been actually listening to what people have been saying about him? The tragedy is that he died going to a basketball game for his daughter and her team, the tragedy is that his daughter kept his passion for the sport alive through her, but they're gone now. This is not about basketball though.

[@ethanvaughan5798]

FP it will forever immortalize him for the younger people who didn’t see him play ie jerry west

[@karltbui]

good grief...you can see the pain and feel the pain with him.

[@deaiirtomilan]

Rest in peace Kobe Since I’m 24 I’m gonna make this my Kobe year! Legend in the making doing it for you, myself and my daughter 🙏🏾😞❤️

[@Hydro_Pump06]

Out of respect I would love to see the logo changed to Kobe’s image. Jerry West would most likely agree with this. It just feels right to honor such an amazing legend.

[@carlosinda3553]

Jerry West doesn't want to be the logo anymore.

[@cruzboy2763]

I feel like I lost a family member 😥😥 prayers for Bryant family and others 🙏🙏🙏

[@yooo8940]

KOBE HAD HEART PASSION FROM THE START💯💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💯REST IN HEAVEN KOBE YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN💯💯💯❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ KOBE REST. UP❤❤❤💯💯💯💯❤❤

[@CRUISERJ1]

Jerry West is the example of Class in the NBA and why he is the Logo . You can see the love and pain he is feeling with this tragic loss. I hope an pray that this feeling of respect that is shared among the wide fan base of the NBA and beyond can spread and that we all realize how important it is to respect others in Faith, Hope, and most importantly Love and compassion for others. Kobe certainly enjoyed the celebrity status and enjoyed all that came with it, but this current sense of loss has little to do with fame, money, or celebrity status.

[@marklerny3149]

Bruh leave Jerry alone. He just had a interview yesterday and the dude that was interviewing just ended it cause he saw the pain.

[@FupaDoncic]

Jake Muller he got cut off yesterday... seemed like he wants to share why he loved him

[@dwainsellers6453]

This has hit Jerry so hard!

[@MyUniqueHandle.]

@@FupaDoncic yeah that pissed me off, let the old head speak his mind! we are listening always

[@ChildofYAH_]

theeArchons just keep milking that pain energy!!

[@ChildofYAH_]

theeArchons keep milking that pain energy!

[@carlitoswayz-Okan]

I just can't imagine what his wife and kids are going through. Just sad. My thoughts are with all of those who lost their lives.

[@mikesea9190]

I've been a Laker fan for 50 years and have seen hundreds of interviews with Jerry West. This is first and ONLY time I've seen the man emotional like this. Amazing.

[@khalidedrees3329]

My heart is aching for Kobe still...

[@dtrickle1]

Jerry West after everything, after all the sweetness, I remember longest winning streak. 33. regular season. and then this ...Kobe ...? The bitter pain of it. I feel it, too, my sympathies to his family. Thanks for that Jerry West.

[@benobi3368]

With the love from in our hearts, We believe you are in a better place Kobe. You will always be remembered

[@meshaobbreona]

Wow, I’m not even a few seconds in and this man has me in tears just looking into his eyes

[@junkmail1203]

Jerry west true gentleman

[@Bridin84]

"One day you're here, and then you're gone." UGK

[@hoogachoga]

That song's been in my head all day.

[@d-d.nashton-report4413]

Live for CHRIST. and that LOVE FOR HIM will make u love ur neighbour as urself. Forgive those who offend u. Just be sweet and kind. We are not guaranteed tomorrow but when u have CHRIST u can face tomorrow.

[@JustinBlaze88]

D-D.Nashton -Report stop

[@cocoafemme47]

@@d-d.nashton-report4413: Perfectly posted!! In recent years, moreso than previous ones, every night I lay my head down, I say a prayer of Thanks to God Almighty, for bringing my safely and securely through the day. Also, each time I get behind the wheel, I ask for Guidance and Protection from The Holy Spirit. There are truly NO GUARANTEES in this life!!

[@d-d.nashton-report4413]

@@cocoafemme47 my dear u are so right. And what u typed is just perfectly amazing. GOD BLESS u as HE continues to PROTECT u from Lol evils. U are amazing and greetings from Canada my dear. GOD BLESS ur family and please say hello to all for me . Happy new year. ❤️

[@EdwardRomeoFang]

“It just took about 10 minutes to see , he(Kobe) was Far SUPERIOR than the other guys, who, couple of them got drafted in the first round.“ And I, as an ordinary guy, always so so obsess with someone with super talent. I especially enjoy the time when young Kobe kept surpassing all his competitors with all their shock, anger, envy, or even nod, affirmation, praise and admire.😎

[@josecasillas7649]

Only the forgotten ones are dead!!! Kobe & GG will always be remember,so they're still alive!! Viva Kobe's family!!

[@roykunisaki4548]

We need a statue in memory of Kobe

[@forrealforreal8723]

I love hearing this man talk but it’s sad to see how hurt he is to talk about kobe

[@IGOTALLTHESMOKE]

This is truly truly a sad time in NBA history. The late Great Kobe Bryant has died along with his baby girl and and friends. He was just starting to enjoy his second half of life. I pray that no one suffered in that terrible accident. He will be missed dearly. One of the best to ever do it. Rest easy Kobe!!!!

[@faisalsalam4161]

This still doesn't seem real. Feels like a bad dream.

[@faisalsalam4161]

@@martincreton4286 the thing is I first saw the news on Twitter. It sounded so stupid that I laughed it off thinking it was untrue especially seeing it came from TMZ. I still kinda don't believe it happened.

[@erik2Konasis]

Thank you Kobe... may you Rest In Peace

[@lorenzotalmidiymofyahusha8981]

Praying for Kobe family and the other family members who lost love ones on this horrible crash. May we all get closer and give our life to The Most High.

[@leonardoquinonez2263]

Were crying and Kobe in heaven looking down on us and thinking "Yall are soft."

[@elreiec1]

When Mr. West speaks, we listen and take notes.

[@dragonfather3689]

Kobe shined light on a part of the brain that we all know to be the mamba mentality today.

[@crazycotton]

Deeply touched wow

[@migatron1]

Love is unconditional, and knows no divide

[@andylogan9932]

Very touching I felt that

[@cristianherrera8564]

He will live forever world wide

[@breakingreactions942]

Jerry West is pure class God bles you

[@uberlolzzz]

I could've listened to this for hours. The story of Kobe's teenage years onward to the end to his life told by one of the only people in the world worthy of telling it. But nope, ESPN had to cut him off mid-sentence. I hope Jerry writes a book.

[@gregoryjohnson7043]

Not even that i just realized how much the game of basketball really means to people we dont have to be pros or anything like that to love basketball

[@PricefieldPunk]

Jerry West can speak so eloquently in a time of such tragedy

[@whateverrrrrr123]

Great Player Great Man Greater Father

[@makis7383]

Kobe is one of the top 5 greatest basketball players in NBA history

[@peterjo5215]

makis papachristou More importantly he’s one of the greatest guys in general.

[@johnkatz1665]

Lebron may have passed him on points but will never be greater than Kobe

[@NoCluYT]

Top 2

[@NoCluYT]

@@johnkatz1665 to say that LeBron will never be better than Kobe is an ignorant statement.

[@iLazer]

Roger Smith Larry bird isn’t better than Kobe lol neither is Kareem and even lebron said when he passed up Kobe he’s happy to be in the same conversation as him.

[@justindavis7435]

Greatness recognize greatness mamba forever rih legend#24

[@sandythechameleon2018]

Well said sir, well said..

[@ELANSURF]

There are a few rare & special people, born on a mission to achieve & lead like few others: Mozart, Lincoln, Patton, MLK Jr. JFK, Hendrix, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Robin Williams, Andy Irons... Kobe Bryant. While there are many more Greats, the unique gift shared by these gifted souls was how they lived with a singular mission. - Some carried the burden against the greatest of inhumanities. Others became the most inspiring of their craft. We need both. For in war and in peace we need inspiration and guidance. Something so valuable that Kobe shared with all the greats on this list is genuineness. The truly inspiring greats reach us by showing us their humanity. Kobe, whether on days he was winning of failing, did not live with pretense. He always showed us who he was. Through his efforts he also reflected to us who we could be if we do our best. . . Such Greats are a gift to us, to show us what is possible. Why they were taken, after their greatest battles had been won - yet before they could just live to enjoy the rest of life with us, we may never know. Kobe Bryant thrilled the world from the first moment he lifted off - doing the impossible by rising out of Jordan’s shadow. When he stepped on the court, we believed anything was possible - 81 ! Five rings is one of his greatest feats, especially coming in the Duncan, Wade, Nowitski, Iverson, Lebron, Kidd, Garnett, Pierce era. His light may have shown brightest when, with the Olympics and the true World Championship on the line, all the greats turned to Kobe - and he took it home for all of us. For so many of us, you are the MVP of an entire era. Kobe we were also there for all of your mistakes. You had to grow up under the world’s first virtual microscope. Through this you showed us what devotion to hard work and focus on personal growth can do. You showed us how to survive in this new world, for aren’t we all under the microscope during these times? Like the rest of us, you were flawed. More than most of us, you were at times perfect. For both of these reasons you are hero to millions, at least, world wide. Kobe, you thrilled us, taught us about work ethic, stoicism against doubt & pain, and the journey to learning to be a teammate. You grew from being the brash kid into being the man which a whole league men consider to be their big brother. Most of all, every time you stepped on the court, you made us believe that for you anything was possible. When you stepped off the court we also believed anything was possible. You took a light with you when you left the league, and simply went and won an Oscar two years later! Kobe, there so much more that you could have achieved, and your beautiful family you could have shared so much more life with. I just learned of your daughter, Gianna, we never had a chance to truly know her. Prayers for you both. What more you both would have shown your light upon, we will never know. Prayers for the flight mates, to whom you reached in generosity. May the family and friends and greater community find some light in their stories, to carry forth for what they could have been. God Bless you Kobe Bryant. Thank you for inspiring my dad as a young man. Thank you for inspiring me as I grew up. For you, in whatever goal we are facing, we will take the shot. We will never forget Black Mamba.

[@dbanks128]

Dam. Just heartbreaking

[@miguelzavala8119]

Just look at Jerry west face he’s devastated !

[@AbdullahFarhanLife]

That's his son who passed

[@spikedavis6274]

heartbroken...

[@jordanlacayo7111]

“I’m just happy to have played a small part in his life” - the logo, not just anyone .......THE LOGO Jerry freakin West, let that sink in.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

I know I was joking around back on Saturday throwing shade at both Kobe and LeBron. I said something like my favorite Kobe moment was in 2004 and 2008. But for real, my fav moment of Kobe was the 2008 Gold Medal Game.

[@philipamankwa419]

Lord watch over Vanessa and the kids... it's so so hard!

[@Blue-no4jt]

Crazy to think that Kobe is the first Lakers legends to pass away since Wilt Chamberlain. He's survived by Magic, Kareem, Shaq, and even Jerry West.

[@rizwanzulfiqar2]

So sad

[@yooo8940]

HE IS HURT ❤❤❤❤❤ REST IN HEAVEN KOBE💯💯💯💯REST IN HEAVEN BLACK KING💯💯💯❤❤❤❤

[@lorenzotalmidiymofyahusha8981]

Why do people say rest in heaven. The Bible teach us no one is in heaven but the father and the son. Judgement has not happened yet. So no one is in heaven all have to be judged. Just be truthful. Shalum

[@yooo8940]

@@lorenzotalmidiymofyahusha8981 💯💯💯

[@jeremy.802.]

God bless you jerry west.

[@TrillBill]

I'm still trying to wake up from this nightmare 😔

[@brandondavenport6147]

I deeply feel for jerry west. Sad

[@krsafoa6761]

THA GODFATHER...WE LOVE YOU WEST...JENNIE GOTTA BRING HIM BACK HOME...IT AIN'T RIGHT THAT HE'S NOT AROUND...

[@AeroCheif]

Jerry really loved Kobe bro

[@InvestBetter.]

The Lakers were fortunate to have both Jerry West as an exec and Kobe Now, the Clippers have Jerry West, and they are built to win this year, and for years to come Where Jerry goes, rings follow.

[@garyh5366]

Watching Kobe growth as young man. God's peace on Kobe's family, and the others families who were in this accident. While you are here it is important how you treat God, how you treat others, and you treat yourself, and how hard and smart you work. Team is awesome concept when it is working from Godly prospective. Are we willing to put in the work from a Godly perspective. Not by power, not by might, but by the SPIRIT OF GOD. Only GOD can carry weight, yes we have a role and a responsibility. How will you approach this day. Do your part and trust GOD. Blessing to all.

[@jonjones3673]

Rachel Nichols is crazy don’t ever cut the great Jerry West’s statement short

[@ptownsmash]

jerry wests opinion is legit important. laker legend

[@connorwidrick1036]

Why they gotta cut him off?

[@braxtonmarshall1883]

She could sense Jerry losing it. Look at her body language when he chokes up at the end right before he gets teary eyed. She knew. She didnt want him to lose it on air you know? People seeing him lose it like that would just devastate so many others too Women know when emotions are flying