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All videos are . Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas recalls the conversation quite well. But his all-around excellence was unprecedented for a guard. [77] Finally, the NBA logo itself is modeled after West's silhouette. Tackling the Biggest Head-to-Head Sports Debates. [41] After the loss West was seen as the ultimate tragic hero: after the game, Bill Russell held his hand, and John Havlicek said: "I love you, Jerry". He stayed on as a scout for three years and became general manager in 1982, helping to build the Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. Until he got it right, the ball would frequently hit and bruise his face. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. [8] West led East Bank to a state championship on March 24 that year, prompting East Bank High School to change its name to "West Bank High School" every year on March 24 in honor of their basketball prodigy. St. Joseph's Joe Spratt: "I give a somewhat hesitant edge to Jerry West over Oscar Robertson. The dirt-covered court became his domain. NBA Twitter lauds the All-Star for joining the elite company of LeBron James and Luka Doncic in a special feat. Meanwhile, as Robertson was dominating night in and night out in Cincinnati, West exploded in his second NBA season, averaging 30.8 points (on 44.5% shooting), a career-high 7.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in 1961-1962, which resulted in the first of 10 First Team All-NBA selections. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. West said, turning to a chuckling Robertson. As a 6-foot senior, West became the first prep player in state history to score 900 points in a season, averaging 32.2 points. Oscar Robertson vs Jerry West. [15] In two newly introduced statistics, steals and blocks, he was credited with 2.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. Now 36 years old, the veteran guard averaged 20.3points, 3.7rebounds and 6.6assists per game. West departed from the Lakers at the end of the 1999-2000 season. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. "I think any time an athlete gets an opportunity to play for your country, he should accept it," he said. Shaver emphasized the importance of conditioning and defense, which were lessons that the teenager appreciated. Paolo Banchero leads the way as the Kia Rookie of the Year chase begins to head for the finish line. [22], Initially, West felt odd in his new environment. Robertsonwas on hand when the Rome Olympic champions were inducted at Springfield. It was a beautiful thing wasted, West later said. [32] In Game 3, West scored 49points, and L.A. finally won a game, but in Games 4 and 5, the Lakers were beaten by double digits; in the last quarter of Game 5, West missed 14 of 15 shots and could not prevent yet another Celtics win. 1970 class-action lawsuit that led to the creation of free agency, legendary game from Wilt Chamberlain en route to a title, another player (Russell Westbrook) to average a triple-double over the course of a full season. On the international stage, before jumping to the NBA, Robertson and West were co-captains of the US Basketball Team at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome (professionals would not be allowed to play until the Dream Team in 1992); considered by many pundits to be the best collection of amateur basketball talent in history (in addition to Robertson and West, Jerry Lucas and Walt Bellamy would also become Hall of Famers), the team easily won the gold medal at the Games and was collectively elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. [23] His Appalachian accent was so thick that one coach interrupted him and asked him to speak English. But West committed costly turnovers and L.A. lost the game 108106 despite a triple-double of 42 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists from West, who became the only recipient of the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award from the losing team. According to StatMuse, only West, Oscar Robertson, John . He also led Oscar in NBA All-First Team selections, ten to nine. In just his second NBA season in 1961-1962, Robertson put up 41 triple-doubles and became the first player to average a triple-double over a full season with 30.8 points (on 47.8% shooting), 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists; for over 50 years, the Big O remained the only NBA player to achieve the feat until Russell Westbrook did so in 2016-2017 (and has now done so for three straight seasons thru the 2018-2019 season). To get the center, the Lakers traded West's backcourt partner Archie Clark, starting center Darrall Imhoff and backup forward Jerry Chambers to Philadelphia. Before Game 1, West privately complained to Bill Russell of exhaustion, but then the Lakers guard scored 53 points on Boston in a close two-point win. Fourteen seasons, 25,192 points, 6,238 assists and 5,366 rebounds later, he had become one of the greatest players the game has ever seen. [36] In Game 1, West only hit seven of 24 shots, and the Lakers lost 107101, but L.A. evened out the series at two games each. Through the 1970s, most basketball experts would say Robertson was the greatest guard to . Robertsons career arc is fairly similar. West was also superior as a clutch performer and in playoff competition. In 1995, West received his first Executive of the Year Award for his role in turning the Lakers around.[61]. Milwaukee's Oscar Robertson (1) averaged a triple double in 1961-62 - 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game. [48] West himself contributed with 25.8points and led the league with a career-high 9.7assists per game. Outside) contributing 17.6 ppg, the Lakers improved to 36-43 and finished in second place in the Western Division. During their overlapping careers, Robertson and West faced off head-to-head on 94 occasions. And also, West can still feel the sensation of receiving his gold medal. All rights reserved. Clutch," passing up the shot himself because he is, after all, 71 years old. Despite his statistical achievements, and those of Wilt Chamberlain, NBA media voted Bill Russell their 1961-62 MVP. "Race; cold war; threat of nuclear war. West returned, however, and helped make history. [15] The Lakers had a disappointing season, winning only 36 games and getting swept by the San Francisco Warriors in the first round of the 1967 NBA Playoffs. [61] At age 69, West retired as a Grizzlies general manager in 2007 and turned over managing duties to Chris Wallace.[64]. In five postseason games that year, West scored a total of 160 points, presaging his NBA playoff heroics. Jerome Alan West (Cheylan, 28 de maio de 1938) um ex-jogador de basquetebol norte-americano que atualmente exerce a funo de Conselheiro nos Clippers. When you feel that you're deceived you don't want any part of the organization that deceived you. [16] West's best performance was a game against Virginia, in which he grabbed 16 rebounds and scored 40 points. Of the 87 regular season matchups, West holds a 50-37 lead, though Robertson outscored his counterpart by 28.5 to 27.7 points per game. West held himself to seemingly impossible standards. Rather, he bestowed that honor on Oscar Robertson. The USA had a team to envy. Biography. [8] He was the fifth of six children of Cecil Sue West, a housewife, and Howard Stewart West, a coal mine electrician. Prior to the 1971-72 season, the 33-year-old West was considering retirement. He was taken as the Number 1 overall (territorial) pick by the Cincinnati Royals in the 1960 NBA Draft where he played for 10 seasons (1960-1970) before being traded to . The 1960 USA Olympic team has been described as the best amateur side ever assembled. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Thus, after weighing their careers against each other in terms of statistics, achievements, and impact, the winner of this faceoff is: As always, vote for your choice and leave your thoughts and comments below. He averaged 27.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.8 rebounds for his career, making the Lakers one of the most relevant franchises in the league. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In fact, scoreboard keepers didnt introduce the concept of assists till after Bob Cousy revolutionized the PG position. [31] However, in the 1965 NBA Finals, the Celtics easily beat the short-handed Lakers, 41. It's a test of your strength and stamina and playing ability, really. He eventually chose to stay in his home state and attend West Virginia University (WVU), located in Morgantown. West completely immersed himself in practice, often neglecting to eat. There were fewer jobs, and the ones that were open were filled by players who had spent multiple years in college. He grew up in Cheylan, West Virginia, although his family got its mail in Cabin Creek. By Oscar Robertson Aug. 7, 2010 Let me tell you about the original Dream Team, the 1960 United States Olympic gold medalist basketball team coached by Pete Newell, with Jerry West and me as the co . Oscar Robertson. Playing the guard position, he was voted 12 times into the All-NBA First and Second Teams, was elected into the NBA All-Star Team 14 times, and was chosen as the All-Star MVP in 1972, the same year that he won the only title of his career. [37] The Lakers trailed the entire game and were behind 91-76 after 3 quarters, but powered by a limping West, the Lakers closed the gap to 103102 with two minutes to go and had the ball. [41] In Game 7, Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke had put up thousands of balloons in the rafters of the Forum in Los Angeles. On May 20, 2011, West was hired by the Warriors as one of the teams executive members, where he assisted the team in basketball and non-basketball related decisions. SG. FGA, TRB, AST, PF, GS over 99% complete back to 1975-76. Jerry West leads Los Angeles with 20 points while Oscar Robertson scores 17 along with 9 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks en. The players are bigger and more athletic now. "When I was able to play for the Olympic team, it was great for me. Isiah Thomas potentially snubs Michael Jordan as he labeles The Flash as the best Chicago athlete. [15] He was honored again with several awards: a call-up to the All-American selection, and being voted Southern Conference MVP. [21] This team perennially had strong forwards and guards, but was constantly weak at center, giving them a disadvantage against the Boston Celtics with their Hall-of-Fame center, Bill Russell. Clutch." Plus, he scored 56 points in just one game, which is . They accomplished their mission of beating the USSR, too, winning 81-57. Countdown 4: Top 10 Five-Tool Players in MLB History, Countdown 153: Top 10 Minnesota Twins of All Time, Countdown 152: Top 10 Dallas Mavericks of All Time, Countdown 151: Top 10 Tampa Bay Lightning of All Time, Countdown 150: Top 10 Kickers in NFL History, Countdown 149: Top 10 Left-Handed Pitchers in MLB History. NEW: Sample Searches for learning more about the power and flexibility of Stathead. Jerome Alan West (born May 28, 1938)[3][4] is an American basketball executive and former player. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unclesmokeking?_t=8XgGb5ev7yo&_r=1--All clips are property of the NBA. Everybody wants to see LeBron [James] and Kobe [Bryant] in the Finals, but it would come down to whoever makes the most open shots, the Lakers or Cavaliers, because anybody who plays with either one of them is going to get a lot of open shots.". In addition to their regular season performances, Robertson and West were both consistent presences in the postseason and led their teams admirably for a number of years. In a generation defined mostly by big men, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson managed to stand out from the crop. He must have blocked at least a half . [43][45] After Chamberlain scored 45points and West 31points plus 13assists in a series-equalising 135-113 Lakers win, the Lakers seemed favorites prior to Game 7. West tuvo una media de 2,6 recuperos y 0,7 tapones ese ao, contra un Robertson que apenas lleg a 1,1 robos y 0,1 tapas. It was 200 degrees and a heat wave in Rome. In 2002, West became the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies. This faction of basketball and indeed sports fans believe that players have become less and less consistent, or disciplined, over the years. Robertson had a storied high school career (fun fact: his team lost in the 1954 basketball state semifinals in Indiana to eventual champions Milan, who were the basis for the classic 1986 movie Hoosiers), which culminated in him being named Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1956. First up is Oscar Robertson's 1961 Fleer rookie card which is one of the keys to the iconic set and one of the most valuable basketball cards in general.. However, it became clearer later that NBA media got lazy, complacent and became more of a sales force for the league itself. 9 Copy quote. O as in the Only player to average a triple-double for a whole season. But I could never have played for the Lakers again, and I wasn't going to play for anybody else. Your suplied Email address (xxxxx@fiba.basketball) does not seem to be correct, "THAT WAS THE MOST SPECIAL MOMENT IN MY LIFE, TO PLAY THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, IT WAS THE MOST THRILLING, CHILLING THING THAT I'VE EVER BEEN INVOLVED WITH. He has profusely praised Oscar Robertson and others in his era. "I had no tools to get better other than my own hard work," West said. West and Oscar Robertson co-captained the U.S. men's basketball team that won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [15] As of 2011, West holds 12 WVU all-time records. West's son, Jonnie, also played college basketball for West Virginia. Jerry West could easily feel a sense of bitterness toward Russell, even though The Logo eventually did win a ring in 1972. The Knicks Walt Frazier recalled thinking as West let the miracle shot fly, The mans crazy. On May 19, 2011, West joined the Golden State Warriors as an executive board member, reporting directly to new owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber. Oscar Palmer Robertson (born November 24, 1938), nicknamed "the Big O", is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). One of the main complaints that many old heads have with the modern game is its statistical, analytics aspect. Required fields are marked *. If Im not nervous, if I dont have at least a little bit of the same self-doubt and anxious feelings I had when I started playing, then it will be time for me to go on, he told the Orange County Register in 1990. Oscar Robertson vs Jo Jo White. As his line-drive jumper headed for nothing but net, he would run off the court, clapping his hands, never looking back because it was a sure thing. "That was a unique period of time in this world," he said. In the 1965 playoffs, West averaged 40.6 ppg over 11 contests; his 46.3 ppg average against Baltimore in the division finals was a record for a six-game series. Oscar Robertson, however, demurred about change in general in basketball. Years after a game in which he hit 16 of 17 shots from the field, sank all 12 free throw attempts, and notched 12 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 blocked shots, West told the National Sports Daily, Defensively, from a team standpoint, I didnt feel I played very well. Emboldened by the success of the westward-bound Brooklyn Dodgers and faced with the dilemma of finding a site for its home games, the Lakers franchise moved to Los Angeles for the 1960-61 season. During that time, West was the better scorer (27.0 to 25.7), but Robertson grabbed more rebounds (7.5 to 5.8) and averaged more assists (9.5 to 6.7) and also had slightly better shooting percentages. His only outlet was a basketball hoop nailed to a storage shed outside a neighbors house. The 1972-73 Lakers lost to the Knicks in The Finals while in 1973-74, a pulled groin limited West to 31 regular-season contests and only one playoff game. Wilt Chamberlain broke it down in the following fashion: Why would someone doing a game for lets say NBC do nothing but applaud the players and praise who they are? [50][51] West conceded that he had played a terrible series, and credited the team for the success. [8] Growing up, West spent his days hunting and fishing, but his main activity was shooting at a basketball hoop that a neighbor had nailed to his storage shed. - 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game Walt Frazier recalled thinking as West let the shot! 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