Remembering Jerry West; The Latest In The Lakers' Search For A Coach

Anthony and Aaron has recorded their conversation previously. In the time between their conversation and the airing of this episode, the league lost an absolutely icon. Anthony gives his thoughts on that before throwing to his conversation with Aaron on everything going on with the Lakers.
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[@hilamadventures4060]

Anthony I have listened to many podcast ,talking heads discussing West career since his passing..You hit it out the park 1000% correct...He absolutely hated the relationship and he never was a fan of Phil's behaviors ,push for more power off the sidelines. He tutelage under Bill Sharmin, he was a tough dude, didn't bite his tongue... We will never know all the facts surrounding him Jeanie & Dr.Buss..

[@Jjjj-l5x]

When I was in high school my mom was trying to get tickets to a Lakers game and was put on hold by the box office, and when she was taken off hold the person on the other line was Jerry West… My mom was shocked, and he told her he was walking by and saw the call on hold and decided to pick it up… She said they talked for about 15 minutes and he brought up with her that they were in talks with Dennis Rodman and he asked her what she thought of the move… I remember coming home from school and my mom telling me that story, and than shortly after that they signed Rodman… She said he was very nice and kind and he didn’t draw attention to who he was until she said to him that his voice was very familiar and that he sounded just like Jerry West… That’s when he confirmed to her that he was Jerry West… My mom was very sad when I told her that he had passed… It’s too bad he and the Lakers never buried the hatchet

[@nunomartins4265]

west left after 2000, the 1st phil year, kupchack took the reigns after but yes, west brought kobe and shaq to the lakers. also, kupchack has west to thank for his mentoring and Pau. Mitch was assistant gm since the late 80's if im not mistaken

[@nunomartins4265]

and its very sad West died while on bad terms with the Lakers, he was absolutely instrumental in the sucess the Lakers had in LA. He was mr. Laker, may he rest in peace

[@hilamadventures4060]

West was a basketball Lifer...Coop told a scouting story how West told him to not watch the teams top player because we draft to low but watch the others the 5,6,7,8 best players..those are our guys..