For everyone here that thinks he wouldn't be able to dribble today, you're wrong. He played in a time where your hand had to be on TOP of the ball. Anything on the side was illegal. In fact, most players today would have to tighten up their handle and not carry so much. And he was a deadly shooter and great denfender and competitor. No doubt we would be great today.
MELLYMEL510 Hey I have been trying to learn his jump shot lately, mostly I am curious as to what he is doing with his fingers when he shoots the ball. Do you know what he is doing?
@114247401896738612676 I think his middle finger is the last one the ball rolls off. He just flicks his wrist hard and fast kinda like a teardrop/floater
Reasons why he'd be deadly in today's game and put up similar numbers in today's NBA's pace: Jerry West was an exceptional two-way player which is rare in today's game: West would be relisted as 6'3 in modern shoes with a FREAKISHLY long 6'9 wingspan which allowed him to touch the top of the square. **Offense 1. Quickness and the ability to change pace. 2. Probably the BEST 1-2 midrange dribble pull-up jumpshots in the history of the game(including Jordan, Kobe, KD, and T-Mac). 3. Deadly turnaround jumper 4. Lethal fallaway jumper 5. Ability to finish with both hands at the rim 6. Perfect fundamentals (bank shots off the glass) 7. Pump fakes off the dribble (imagine this is where Jordan and Kobe got theirs from) 8. Knockdown shooter 9. Catch and shoot -- High IQ playmaker 10. Ability to shoot off screens 11. Movement without the ball 12. Ability to drive and kick to open teammates (playmaker badge) 13. Throws perfect bounce passes to rim cutters 14. Zig zag crossover with the right hand(didn't need a right to left crossover to shake up defenders) but makes up for it with spin moves, behind the back dribbles and give and go 15. Protects the ball, nothing fancy, but very hard to rip, less turnover-prone which means, unlike Westbrook or Harden you want the ball in his hands in clutch moments. 16. 4th quarter takeover ability. 17. One of the top 5 clutch performers in NBA history **Defense 18. High IQ defender, basically elite during his playing days. 19. Wants the ball on the defensive end more than anybody else 20. Plays tight, man-to-man defense 21.. Plays the passing lanes like a hawk( Iverson, Jordan, Scottie) 19. Ability to strip the ball from in front of the defender(Kahwi, Jordan, etc). 20. Chase down blocks(the LeBron of his era for guards). I can't compare West to anybody in today's game. Offensively in terms of his size Steph, Kemba and Kyrie put up similar numbers in terms of points scored to assists ratio but one the defensive end he'd have no peer in today's game at his spot. West was all over the court on the defensive end which would probably make him the game's premier two way player at the SG position. I always put an emphasis on two-way players being the best because basketball is a two-way sport.
In West's own words, he was 6' 4.5" barefoot which would put him over 6'5" in basketball shoes. His listing at 6'3" has always been incorrect - they weren't so obsessed with measurements in those days as they are now. Having seen him play, I agree. Jerry was a tall guard yet was a jet. The combo of those two physical attributes along with his high level skills made him unstoppable, my favorite player ever.
Tremendous player. Such a well rounded skill set. One of the most dangerous shooters of all time. Could stop and pop on a dime as well as anyone. Utilized screens as well as anyone. Protected the ball as well as anyone. Was one of the best at playing out of the triple threat position. Was one of the clutchest performers ever. Was a fantastic defensive player. Could play both the point and 2 guard equally effectively. You name it, he had it. A fundamental master.
Morgan Lee If steals and blocks were officially kept in his playing days, I think West would've finished in the Top 5 in steals every year. And probably Top 5 in blocks by a guard, too. JW's long arms & quickness made him one of the best defensive players in history.
West's pure jumper and clutch - 0:08 and on West's hook-shots, dunks, layups, inside game - 5:41 and on West's defense/steals/blocks - 9:30 and on West's assists and teamwork - 12:54 and on
To me, Jerry West is the greatest all-around guard I've ever seen. He was a great defender that had fantastic intuition and instincts and he played so hard. I've never seen a guard get so many steals. He was a great passer that led the NBA in assists while averaging over 25 ppg. He wasn't physically powerful yet he was an excellent rebounder for a guard. IMO he has the best pull up jumper ever - of all the best guards ever he is the best shooter with the possible exception. of Steph. Jerry didn't have any weaknesses as player and fans today are calling for somebody else to be the Logo?
@@jingqi9106 John Stockton is the end-all -be-all of defensive guards imo. Jerry was very formidable in his era tho and used his beautiful handles to his advantage defensively when transitioning
@@defaultusername123 Stockton is the all-time leader in steals but in West's era they didn't keep track of steals. If they did, West's numbers would be very high.
I had a conversation with a fellow who ridiculously claimed that Jerry West and Oscar Robertson wouldn't succeed in today's game. That's insane! People just don't know just how good West was..
That person does not know basketball well. Jerry West had great defense and was a great passer, great shooter and a great scorer. Was a good rebounder too. Oscar Robertson could make a shot from any spot out to 20 ft, great passer and a very good rebounder. 6'4 and 220. Both were good at postups
I like watching JW to see the later influence on Jordan. Jordan really was a taller, springier version of this guy, with a bit of Dr. J tossed in for theatrics (read: dunks). But the bread and butter move of West really was the bread and butter move of Jordan. You can see why he was often compared to West coming out of college.
WOW. This is dope. Jerry had a wide range of moves. And Chick Hearn calling his first games when the Logo was a Laker in those blue laker unis daaaammmnnnnnn hes the logo for a reason
Best and purest mid-range jumper in the history of basketball. Technically perfect, lightning release and nearly unblockable. Every young player should learn from it.
Jerry west is one of my all-time favorite players. This man succeeds in everything he does…literally. Had ice in his veins, lived for those moments at the end of games, played both sides of the ball at the highest levels and was a class act. What ur peers think of u says a lot and Mr. Jerry west was that guy.
Jerry West was one of the main reasons why the Lakers were such a successful franchise. He was a great player and has always been a great executive. He plays an important role in the success of Golden State Warriors today.
+Mick A He threatened to "resign" if the Warriors traded Klay Thompson for Kevin Love. They didn't make the trade, West stayed on and the Warriors won the championship....
Jerry, for some reason, was always listed at 6' 2", when he was actually 6'4", with really long arms, and quicker and more athletic than people realize. He also doesn't get credit for being one of the greatest shutdown defenders of all time. Jerry was a beast during his time, and he would be a beast today.
West was give n all of those HOFamers WERK!! The "Big O" Oscar Robertson, Sam Jones, Walt Frazier, Bill Russell, Dave Cowens you name em he was put n in werk!! 🗣In the lane, at the foul line, top of the key, base line, shooting15 and 20 footers, all over the court, mid range jumpers, shoot n that rock from downtown, at the top of the key. Break n my Soul Bruhs down with the dribble, finger rolls, lay ups off the dribble. West was pat n that rock as he blew by defensive ace Walt Clyde Frazier several times. They were hand check n West, body n him up and those jumpers were still hit n NOTHING BUT NET. 🗣West was a 6'3 White B do n werk like Larry Bird would do years later. Much respect for the Great and LEGITIMATE HOF Jerry West. For Real 💯 🗣♊️👤Rising
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You really need to throw Elgin Baylor's name in there along with Oscar and Jerry. Look up TH-cam with Elgin. Elgin appeared to defy gravity with his hanging jumpers, but he admitted he was just shooting on the way back down to earth...
The fact that back then if your hand was on the side of the ball or anywhere other than the top of the ball was considered illegal proves that pistol Pete was the G.O.A.T. this era
+baroh2413 True. West and Jordan had no wasted motion, crisp shots and form. Jordan was not simply a high flying transition scorer. He made plenty of J's, esp. mid career on. Many similarities between the 2.
People fail to understand he cant choose when he was born. Like if he was born in 1980 he would be alot better its better food its ymca,24 hour fitness. just never could just go get a workout in as a kid. this man retired in 74 and has the the 5 best ppg ever at 27ppg. This video actually looks like steph curry of the 60's. If it was a 3 point line he would have the most points all time. just look at that jumper. This man was about a bucket.
I had my very first "brush with fame" when I met Jerry West at a personal appearance in Seattle while he was in town to play the Sonics. The appearance during the day was at a local department store (The Bon Marche', which was later acquired by Macy's). They had a basketball hoop set up in the store and West was giving shooting tips and giving a brief clinic to a bunch kids all hoping to get a glimpse of West. He needed a couple of volunteers and he brought me out from behind the ropes to provide tips for improving my shooting. I was lucky enough to have Jerry give me several shots and then provide some pointers. Will never forget that day.
West could dribble with either hand just fine. I agree that Cousy, Havlicek and many other 1960s greats were obvious one-hand dribblers, but West had a change of direction that was very good. Heck, the Ice Man couldn't go to his left, either, but both he and West had no trouble dropping in 30-40 points with efficiency (i.e. high shot percentage) in addition to scoring at crunch time. Nice defensive highlights, too. West was a helluva an athlete and his All-Defensive Team awards were well deserved.
I've seen clips of Havlicek doing a dribbling exhibition with both hands as well as all the fancy stuff too, of course those guys could do all that, but it was discouraged to do so in games when they were coming up and they called double dribbling n palming back then, so it just wasn't part of their style
But Cousy and Havlicek both dribbled with both hands lol. Havlicek did it more often in the mid to late 70s because ball handling rules were becoming less strict as time went on.
@@handlebucket6285 Well said. I agree that Havlicek could handle the ball better during the 1970s, one of the reasons he was so good at those penetrating leap-and-leaner shots. Cousy was the premiere point guard of his time and heavier restrictions on palming/cupping the ball made it difficult to dribble as effectively with both hands.
Jerry West had the perfect shot. Very quick and accurate. Also perfect form. Could pull up better than anyone today. Before he broke like 13 bones he could run the floor for layups. His defense is better than the guards of current NBA.
Jerry West can dribble better than me and I can dribble past people with just using 1 hand. Had a guy that could block my shots well. So I got the ball and right hand dribbled past him and made a layup. Another time I faked him out and then did a layup. Even though he is a soccer player and can move faster than me. Crossovers slow you down some.
Well said Rick. Hell , if, when Wilt came to the lakers & all 3 were a few years younger , the 3 of them would have destroy'd every1. Cant go in the lane...Wilts there. Cant get by West , jerry'd rob ya & Baylor could have thrown up anything he want'd to & if he was covered, can pass out to West for jumper or into Wilt , for total domination. The other 2 guys on the team could have put on cheer-leading outfits
***** You don't know what you are talking about, kiddo. Teams to go undefeated in the finals. 2007 Spurs 2002 Lakers 1995 Rockets 1989 Pistons 1983 76ers 1975 Warriors 1971 Bucks 1959 Celtics Notice how the Bulls are not on that list? If you are talking about undefeated in Finals appearances, which the Bulls are, you are also incorrect. The now defunct Washington Bullets have a perfect NBA finals record as well. West/Chamberlain went 69-11 and won 33 games in a row, the all time record. That was against tougher teams, as well and with no 3 point line for easy shots. Defense was more physical, rules were tougher and the talent pool was not nearly as diluted as it was when the Bulls were winning.
Jerry West made the 1st team All-NBA, 6 years in a row, from age 23 to 28. He was 1st team again, age 31, and led the NBA in scoring. 31.2 ppg. He dominated.
Jerry West is another one of those underrated players now. He was a great player in that time I could only imagine what his scoring avg would be if he had a 3pt line to work with. I know for sure one of his shots in this video would be a 3 by today's rules and I don't think Steph Curry could have pulled off that shot with the defender that tight on him like that defender was on West.
@@mikegillins4992 No doubt about it, especially because the rules and the way the game is called today favors the offense much more. I saw West play a lot and is still my favorite player ever. Baylor and Barry were scoring machines and great all around players also and were fun to watch play.
6-2.75 w/o shoes with a 6-9 wingspan. For a comparison, Russell Westbrook is 6-2.25 w/o shoes with a 6-7.75 wingspan. Jerry West would probably be listed 6-4 today - most players today list based on a rounded up version of their height "in shoes" and modern shoes are very thick, 1 to 1 and a half inches.
He was definitely ahead of his time in every aspect handle, speed, and shooting. I just wish he’d had the opportunity to dunk a few times haven’t seen that in any of the highlight vids. Also I wish they’d go back to on the side of the ball dribbling being illegal and enforcing traveling. It would be a better game. So many “crossovers” are absolutely holding the ball on the side. Btw I’m sure with his pure stroke Jerry would have been at minimum a good three point shooter.
Here check this new one out: Jerry West Highlights - The Logo, Mr Clutch, and Mr. Outside. Tribute to the Wolf that ate Dogs. th-cam.com/video/19Pmj83IOnU/w-d-xo.html
@@WiltChamberlainArchive thanks! Under different circumstances he would have had more rings and probably be viewed as one of the top 15 to 10 players of all time. Of course you could say the same about Chamberlain. Underrated by many as well. But not by me.
Jerry West is the prototype "complete" shooting guard - Kobe probably got to study a lot of his game film once he became a Laker so that he could master the moves and the footwork. Plus, West (as the GM) probably acquired Kobe because he saw so much of himself in young Kobe (the work ethic most importantly). The people who fixate on Kobe to Jordan comparisons are probably unaware how West played and how similar Kobe is to him. Kobe has at least as much West in his game as he does Jordan
His natural twitch, especially with his wingspan, means he's definitely able to keep up with today's game athletically no doubt. Limb Twitchiness is something you're born with. You can develop power, explosiveness and quickness to some degree but not natural twitch
Is there another player in the history of the game that could pull up and hit his j either going to the right or left as well as Jerry? I don't think so. Jerry was so quick at getting his shot off - most players need to create space, Jerry used quickness. People don't understand what a dominant player he was.
Besides being a clutch scorer, West was also an excellent passer. When Sharman asked him to switch over to point guard, Jerry led the NBA in assists per game and still averaged 25 ppg.
Jerry would have to evolve his game some but his quick shot, great d, passing ability, and bball iq was so great that he is a great player for the ages!
Evolve. All he would have to do is shoot from 3 line and with that perfect form and aim he would be making 40% something from 3. As for dribbling he would be dribbling like the average guy today.
If they had 3 point line back then, Jerry West's 65 foot shot (2:40) would have won the game for the Lakers instead of sending them to OT (which they eventually lost) hence they would have won their first World Championship since they won the following game (which would have been their 4th win of the series).
Jerry West Greatest all around NBA career. Top fifteen player in college and NBA. Gold medal on the greatest pure gold medal Olympic team 1960. Greatest GM ever Gm architect of three nba dynasties Showtime Lakers Shaq Kobe Lskers Modern era Golden State Only MVP on losing team. NBA logo Never hear anybody speak negativity about him from any generation. True greatness
He did revolutionize his position. First 7 footer PF who was basically a pure shooter who put up great numbers, 25/10 in his prime in regular season, 28/13 in elimination games with very efficient percentages from the field and especially from the freethrow line. Also taking into account that he came from our shitty minor league and needed 2 more years to develop I can take only my hat off for him.
It's crazy how much Kobe has took from West. I remember him saying in an interview that he stole some moves from West, but appears he stole A LOT from the Logo: the way they pull up, slash to the lane, drive baseline and finish, how they crave the last shot (but West is much better). Kobe is taller and flashier, but his shot selection is worse. I don't see why the media compares Kobe to the false GOAT, Jordan, when he clearly took a lot of his game from The Logo!
*One of the meanest pull-up jumpers of all time.* Kids today can see this and say “look at this old corny white guy. He couldn’t play today” or they could be wise to learn from his mechanics and respect his game
For everyone here that thinks he wouldn't be able to dribble today, you're wrong. He played in a time where your hand had to be on TOP of the ball. Anything on the side was illegal. In fact, most players today would have to tighten up their handle and not carry so much. And he was a deadly shooter and great denfender and competitor. No doubt we would be great today.
MELLYMEL510 Hey I have been trying to learn his jump shot lately, mostly I am curious as to what he is doing with his fingers when he shoots the ball.
Do you know what he is doing?
@114247401896738612676 I think his middle finger is the last one the ball rolls off. He just flicks his wrist hard and fast kinda like a teardrop/floater
MELLYMEL510. Exactly, it's illogical to compare players of different eras without acknowledging the rules they played under.
MELLYMEL510 Yeah, I think he’d be the best guard in the league by far.
MELLYMEL510. FACTS.
The sport and league owes Jerry thanks for an entire career well done. Same for his great teammate Elgin. BEST duo ever.
Jerry West had the greatest pull up jumper EVER
slip satch, Steph Curry too, off the BOUNCE!!
Yes, he did. Players knew ir was coming but never could stop it.
LaMelo Ball got a sick pull up jumper like Jerry West.
Reasons why he'd be deadly in today's game and put up similar numbers in today's NBA's pace:
Jerry West was an exceptional two-way player which is rare in today's game:
West would be relisted as 6'3 in modern shoes with a FREAKISHLY long 6'9 wingspan which allowed him to touch the top of the square.
**Offense
1. Quickness and the ability to change pace.
2. Probably the BEST 1-2 midrange dribble pull-up jumpshots in the history of the game(including Jordan, Kobe, KD, and T-Mac).
3. Deadly turnaround jumper
4. Lethal fallaway jumper
5. Ability to finish with both hands at the rim
6. Perfect fundamentals (bank shots off the glass)
7. Pump fakes off the dribble (imagine this is where Jordan and Kobe got theirs from)
8. Knockdown shooter
9. Catch and shoot
-- High IQ playmaker
10. Ability to shoot off screens
11. Movement without the ball
12. Ability to drive and kick to open teammates (playmaker badge)
13. Throws perfect bounce passes to rim cutters
14. Zig zag crossover with the right hand(didn't need a right to left crossover to shake up defenders) but makes up for it with spin moves, behind the back dribbles and give and go
15. Protects the ball, nothing fancy, but very hard to rip, less turnover-prone which means, unlike Westbrook or Harden you want the ball in his hands in clutch moments.
16. 4th quarter takeover ability.
17. One of the top 5 clutch performers in NBA history
**Defense
18. High IQ defender, basically elite during his playing days.
19. Wants the ball on the defensive end more than anybody else
20. Plays tight, man-to-man defense
21.. Plays the passing lanes like a hawk( Iverson, Jordan, Scottie)
19. Ability to strip the ball from in front of the defender(Kahwi, Jordan, etc).
20. Chase down blocks(the LeBron of his era for guards).
I can't compare West to anybody in today's game. Offensively in terms of his size Steph, Kemba and Kyrie put up similar numbers in terms of points scored to assists ratio but one the defensive end he'd have no peer in today's game at his spot. West was all over the court on the defensive end which would probably make him the game's premier two way player at the SG position. I always put an emphasis on two-way players being the best because basketball is a two-way sport.
In West's own words, he was 6' 4.5" barefoot which would put him over 6'5" in basketball shoes. His listing at 6'3" has always been incorrect - they weren't so obsessed with measurements in those days as they are now. Having seen him play, I agree. Jerry was a tall guard yet was a jet. The combo of those two physical attributes along with his high level skills made him unstoppable, my favorite player ever.
Tremendous player. Such a well rounded skill set. One of the most dangerous shooters of all time. Could stop and pop on a dime as well as anyone. Utilized screens as well as anyone. Protected the ball as well as anyone. Was one of the best at playing out of the triple threat position. Was one of the clutchest performers ever. Was a fantastic defensive player. Could play both the point and 2 guard equally effectively.
You name it, he had it. A fundamental master.
Morgan Lee If steals and blocks were officially kept in his playing days, I think West would've finished in the Top 5 in steals every year. And probably Top 5 in blocks by a guard, too. JW's long arms & quickness made him one of the best defensive players in history.
West's pure jumper and clutch - 0:08 and on
West's hook-shots, dunks, layups, inside game - 5:41 and on
West's defense/steals/blocks - 9:30 and on
West's assists and teamwork - 12:54 and on
To me, Jerry West is the greatest all-around guard I've ever seen. He was a great defender that had fantastic intuition and instincts and he played so hard. I've never seen a guard get so many steals. He was a great passer that led the NBA in assists while averaging over 25 ppg. He wasn't physically powerful yet he was an excellent rebounder for a guard. IMO he has the best pull up jumper ever - of all the best guards ever he is the best shooter with the possible exception. of Steph. Jerry didn't have any weaknesses as player and fans today are calling for somebody else to be the Logo?
@@jingqi9106 John Stockton is the end-all -be-all of defensive guards imo. Jerry was very formidable in his era tho and used his beautiful handles to his advantage defensively when transitioning
@@defaultusername123 Stockton is the all-time leader in steals but in West's era they didn't keep track of steals. If they did, West's numbers would be very high.
@@defaultusername123 Stockton doesn’t compare to West, at all
JERRY WEST.. HE DOESNT MISS
if he misses OHH that's a glitch
You aint Chris Smoove baby!
You already know it's going in! When i release with Jerry West you already know the result!
I had a conversation with a fellow who ridiculously claimed that Jerry West and Oscar Robertson wouldn't succeed in today's game. That's insane! People just don't know just how good West was..
That person does not know basketball well.
Jerry West had great defense and was a great passer, great shooter and a great scorer. Was a good rebounder too.
Oscar Robertson could make a shot from any spot out to 20 ft, great passer and a very good rebounder. 6'4 and 220.
Both were good at postups
Drive left pull up is REAL AF!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
Ikr
I like watching JW to see the later influence on Jordan. Jordan really was a taller, springier version of this guy, with a bit of Dr. J tossed in for theatrics (read: dunks). But the bread and butter move of West really was the bread and butter move of Jordan. You can see why he was often compared to West coming out of college.
soundautomatic1 MJ took West moves along with Dr. J, Oscar, Baylor, Gervin, Monroe, Thompson, and yeah Walter Davis (jumpshot).
+soundautomatic1 Amen. Nothing to add.
Kings of Isolation ball. You can tell Jordan intensely studied Jerry’s pull-up mechanics
Kobe learned a lot from West as well.
People don't really understand just how difficult it is to stop those sudden perfect form jump shots, especially from a guy with such long arms.
The first footage from the other end of the court during the All Star Game is a perfect example of how fast and high he got up to shoot.
@ 4:17 btw
WOW. This is dope. Jerry had a wide range of moves. And Chick Hearn calling his first games when the Logo was a Laker in those blue laker unis daaaammmnnnnnn hes the logo for a reason
Best and purest mid-range jumper in the history of basketball. Technically perfect, lightning release and nearly unblockable. Every young player should learn from it.
Only player from a losing team to be named the Finals MVP.
Happy 75th Birthday Jerry West!
If anyone thinks Jerry West wouldn’t be a top 10 player today, you don’t know NBA Basketball.
His scoring game kind of reminds me of Devin booker tbh
Jerry west is one of my all-time favorite players. This man succeeds in everything he does…literally. Had ice in his veins, lived for those moments at the end of games, played both sides of the ball at the highest levels and was a class act. What ur peers think of u says a lot and Mr. Jerry west was that guy.
That pull-up was PURE.
Jerry West was one of the main reasons why the Lakers were such a successful franchise. He was a great player and has always been a great executive. He plays an important role in the success of Golden State Warriors today.
+Soj. H He did (Lakers) and he does (Warriors). Don't underestimate his value.
+Mick A He threatened to "resign" if the Warriors traded Klay Thompson for Kevin Love. They didn't make the trade, West stayed on and the Warriors won the championship....
Jerry is only second to Red Auerbach as a GM, Red stole Kevin McHale and Robert Parrish from the W's, sigh...
+ROOK30 As usual. smart man, Jerry. Right again.
+Soj. H He's the only great player to have success as a player and executive. Dude built Showtime and the Shaqobe Lakers
Jerry, for some reason, was always listed at 6' 2", when he was actually 6'4", with really long arms, and quicker and more athletic than people realize. He also doesn't get credit for being one of the greatest shutdown defenders of all time. Jerry was a beast during his time, and he would be a beast today.
There aren't but maybe 5 players in today's NBA who get into their shot as quick as West did.
And two of them are on the Warriors!!
West was give n all of those HOFamers WERK!!
The "Big O" Oscar Robertson, Sam Jones, Walt Frazier, Bill Russell, Dave Cowens you name em he was put n
in werk!!
🗣In the lane, at the foul line, top of the key, base line, shooting15 and 20 footers, all over the court, mid range jumpers, shoot n that rock from downtown, at the top of the key.
Break n my Soul Bruhs down with the dribble, finger rolls, lay ups off the dribble.
West was pat n that rock as he blew by defensive ace Walt Clyde Frazier several times.
They were hand check n West, body n him up and those jumpers were still hit n NOTHING BUT NET.
🗣West was a 6'3 White B do n werk like Larry Bird would do years later.
Much respect for the Great and LEGITIMATE HOF Jerry West.
For Real 💯
🗣♊️👤Rising
I had to come back to this video. Great, great stuff. It's a travesty that this channel only has 68K subs. This is one the dopest channels in YT history. Salute!
more I watch videos of this guy, the more I realize that he was amazing. Him and Oscar could have played in todays game and played great.
***** most of time with defenders directly in face that's insane
You really need to throw Elgin Baylor's name in there along with Oscar and Jerry. Look up TH-cam with Elgin. Elgin appeared to defy gravity with his hanging jumpers, but he admitted he was just shooting on the way back down to earth...
cool--thanks for the reccomendation..I will check it out....
Marlon James I watched this and thought the opposite. He couldn't even dribble with his left hand.
No doubt about it. They (Jerry and Oscar) are the defined modern guard play.
RIP TO THE LOGO!! A TRUE LEGEND!!
The fact that back then if your hand was on the side of the ball or anywhere other than the top of the ball was considered illegal proves that pistol Pete was the G.O.A.T. this era
Alika yeappppp
Jerry West would succeed in any era. His basics were second to none. His midrange shooting is the best i've ever seen. Jordan copied it
+baroh2413 True. West and Jordan had no wasted motion, crisp shots and form. Jordan was not simply a high flying transition scorer. He made plenty of J's, esp. mid career on. Many similarities between the 2.
Yea I definitely saw a lot of Jordan in them clips
Back then its said most were 1 or 2 dribble shooters.
People fail to understand he cant choose when he was born. Like if he was born in 1980 he would be alot better its better food its ymca,24 hour fitness. just never could just go get a workout in as a kid. this man retired in 74 and has the the 5 best ppg ever at 27ppg. This video actually looks like steph curry of the 60's. If it was a 3 point line he would have the most points all time. just look at that jumper. This man was about a bucket.
I noticed that .. his post game I see in Jordan
One of the most elegant and best players of all time.
you gotta love that dribble at 1:11!!!
I had my very first "brush with fame" when I met Jerry West at a personal appearance in Seattle while he was in town to play the Sonics. The appearance during the day was at a local department store (The Bon Marche', which was later acquired by Macy's). They had a basketball hoop set up in the store and West was giving shooting tips and giving a brief clinic to a bunch kids all hoping to get a glimpse of West. He needed a couple of volunteers and he brought me out from behind the ropes to provide tips for improving my shooting. I was lucky enough to have Jerry give me several shots and then provide some pointers. Will never forget that day.
In all the years I watched West and the Lakers, I never saw him dunk it. I'm glad you put those in lol.
He was the best I ever saw, period. Jerry and MJ are my backcourt for my all-time starting five.
West and Robertson
Exactly.
West,Jordan,Baylor,Byrd and Wilt.
West could dribble with either hand just fine. I agree that Cousy, Havlicek and many other 1960s greats were obvious one-hand dribblers, but West had a change of direction that was very good. Heck, the Ice Man couldn't go to his left, either, but both he and West had no trouble dropping in 30-40 points with efficiency (i.e. high shot percentage) in addition to scoring at crunch time. Nice defensive highlights, too. West was a helluva an athlete and his All-Defensive Team awards were well deserved.
Cousy dribbled with both hands.
I've seen clips of Havlicek doing a dribbling exhibition with both hands as well as all the fancy stuff too, of course those guys could do all that, but it was discouraged to do so in games when they were coming up and they called double dribbling n palming back then, so it just wasn't part of their style
They didn't see that first 44 seconds west is exclusively going to the left with left hand
But Cousy and Havlicek both dribbled with both hands lol. Havlicek did it more often in the mid to late 70s because ball handling rules were becoming less strict as time went on.
@@handlebucket6285 Well said. I agree that Havlicek could handle the ball better during the 1970s, one of the reasons he was so good at those penetrating leap-and-leaner shots. Cousy was the premiere point guard of his time and heavier restrictions on palming/cupping the ball made it difficult to dribble as effectively with both hands.
RIP Jerry West forever a legend
Back when you had to literally DRIBBLE the ball.
Jerry West had the perfect shot. Very quick and accurate. Also perfect form.
Could pull up better than anyone today. Before he broke like 13 bones he could run the floor for layups.
His defense is better than the guards of current NBA.
Jerry West can dribble better than me and I can dribble past people with just using 1 hand.
Had a guy that could block my shots well. So I got the ball and right hand dribbled past him and made a layup.
Another time I faked him out and then did a layup. Even though he is a soccer player and can move faster than me.
Crossovers slow you down some.
Jerry West, he doesn't miss! - Chris Smoove
his jumpshot is money
Gotta love the dominant right hand in and out dribble :)
Beautiful midrange game!
Greatest Duo of all time, West and Chamberlain. If they played together their entire careers the Lakers would have been 11-13, not the Celtics.
Well said Rick. Hell , if, when Wilt came to the lakers & all 3 were a few years younger , the 3 of them would have destroy'd every1. Cant go in the lane...Wilts there. Cant get by West , jerry'd rob ya & Baylor could have thrown up anything he want'd to & if he was covered, can pass out to West for jumper or into Wilt , for total domination. The other 2 guys on the team could have put on cheer-leading outfits
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You don't know what you are talking about, kiddo.
Teams to go undefeated in the finals.
2007 Spurs
2002 Lakers
1995 Rockets
1989 Pistons
1983 76ers
1975 Warriors
1971 Bucks
1959 Celtics
Notice how the Bulls are not on that list?
If you are talking about undefeated in Finals appearances, which the Bulls are, you are also incorrect. The now defunct Washington Bullets have a perfect NBA finals record as well.
West/Chamberlain went 69-11 and won 33 games in a row, the all time record. That was against tougher teams, as well and with no 3 point line for easy shots. Defense was more physical, rules were tougher and the talent pool was not nearly as diluted as it was when the Bulls were winning.
West and Baylor. Chamberlain didn't join them them until 1968.
+HereIsRick West and Baylor cause they played together in their prime. But Wilt would be great, too.
+HereIsRick Nah. But they sure wouldn't have lost all those series as they did in the 60's. That's for sure.
Jerry West made the 1st team All-NBA, 6 years in a row, from age 23 to 28.
He was 1st team again, age 31, and led the NBA in scoring. 31.2 ppg.
He dominated.
Jerry West is another one of those underrated players now. He was a great player in that time I could only imagine what his scoring avg would be if he had a 3pt line to work with. I know for sure one of his shots in this video would be a 3 by today's rules and I don't think Steph Curry could have pulled off that shot with the defender that tight on him like that defender was on West.
Mr clutch...always wondered what his career scoring average would look like with the 3 point shot
Rick Barry too
West could score from deep then. With a 3 point line he woulda gone off.
@@jingqi9106 I think scorers like him Barry and Baylor a few others would of really went off
@@mikegillins4992 No doubt about it, especially because the rules and the way the game is called today favors the offense much more. I saw West play a lot and is still my favorite player ever. Baylor and Barry were scoring machines and great all around players also and were fun to watch play.
@@jingqi9106 I believe west is the only player to win finals MVP on a losing team as well
west and archibald amazing guards.
If the 3 point line existed when he played he would probably be the best 3 point shooter ever
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What a combination! Flawless shooting form. Long arms. Extremely quick. Tremendous leaper. Tenacious defender. Loved the Big moment. All-Time Great.
This Was When Basketball Was Basketball!!! Jerry West Was A Baaad Man! I Remember That Half Court Shot Like Yesterday!!!
6-2.75 w/o shoes with a 6-9 wingspan. For a comparison, Russell Westbrook is 6-2.25 w/o shoes with a 6-7.75 wingspan. Jerry West would probably be listed 6-4 today - most players today list based on a rounded up version of their height "in shoes" and modern shoes are very thick, 1 to 1 and a half inches.
He was definitely ahead of his time in every aspect handle, speed, and shooting. I just wish he’d had the opportunity to dunk a few times haven’t seen that in any of the highlight vids. Also I wish they’d go back to on the side of the ball dribbling being illegal and enforcing traveling. It would be a better game. So many “crossovers” are absolutely holding the ball on the side. Btw I’m sure with his pure stroke Jerry would have been at minimum a good three point shooter.
Here check this new one out: Jerry West Highlights - The Logo, Mr Clutch, and Mr. Outside. Tribute to the Wolf that ate Dogs.
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@@WiltChamberlainArchive thanks! Under different circumstances he would have had more rings and probably be viewed as one of the top 15 to 10 players of all time. Of course you could say the same about Chamberlain. Underrated by many as well. But not by me.
Awesome pull-up jumper! Best stop and pop artest EVER!
With a beast jumper like that at that time is crazy.
Absolutely right Nick.
This guys jumpshot was as pure as anyones
Jerry West is the prototype "complete" shooting guard - Kobe probably got to study a lot of his game film once he became a Laker so that he could master the moves and the footwork. Plus, West (as the GM) probably acquired Kobe because he saw so much of himself in young Kobe (the work ethic most importantly). The people who fixate on Kobe to Jordan comparisons are probably unaware how West played and how similar Kobe is to him. Kobe has at least as much West in his game as he does Jordan
Had a nice little fade a way
Tough contested jumpers, pure shooter.
Jerry west is the definition of pure shooter jerry west has got the greatest pull up J ever
Jerry had one thing you could not teach, INTANGIBLES. Great player.
He doesn't miss!
Of course not. They're not gonna show the misses lol
His natural twitch, especially with his wingspan, means he's definitely able to keep up with today's game athletically no doubt. Limb Twitchiness is something you're born with. You can develop power, explosiveness and quickness to some degree but not natural twitch
What a Fucking Beast he was
The logo The man who didn’t win the Playoffs but still got MVP Man It sad another NBA Legend Leaves us man RIP Jerry West 😢
I don't care what anyone says but Jerry's quick release is unguardable.
jerry west...he doesn't miss
True. And Jerry was a pretty damn good athlete himself.
RIP Jerry West
1938-2024
5:25- Perfect form.
Jerry West he doesn't miss!
My favorite old school player.Bucket getter.
Is there another player in the history of the game that could pull up and hit his j either going to the right or left as well as Jerry? I don't think so. Jerry was so quick at getting his shot off - most players need to create space, Jerry used quickness. People don't understand what a dominant player he was.
They don't. He scared the hell out of every team in the league. Only Jordan is superior at the position. And not by a whole lot.
Besides being a clutch scorer, West was also an excellent passer. When Sharman asked him to switch over to point guard, Jerry led the NBA in assists per game and still averaged 25 ppg.
except he cant dribble with his left hand lmao
Wei Qi inaccurate it was 27.7 ppg
Mike Tyson I think he did just fine.
Jerry would have to evolve his game some but his quick shot, great d, passing ability, and bball iq was so great that he is a great player for the ages!
Evolve. All he would have to do is shoot from 3 line and with that perfect form and aim he would be making 40% something from 3.
As for dribbling he would be dribbling like the average guy today.
Jerry West - The Man who made the Los Angeles Lakers the cream of the crop in the NBA!
*s* loved it thanks more videos from him "my super idol"
Lol he'd spot up literally right in anyone's face...truly no fucks given
man i love your videos thank you very much.....i love wilt bill and all the great players of the 60-70s........
This is a very interesting video about some old school basketball.
jerry west would of won if there was 3 pointers
Yep
big facts
Perfect form and perfect mechanics in shot.
Greatest pullup ever in NBA.
His long distance shot save their point for a while...
It would be a different game
Great clutch player
@6:10-^:14 I never saw any visdoes of him dunking a basketball. This video is good
He could dunk. In fact, he had a fantastic vertical leap. But he was a shooter. Note: Listed as 6'3", he was closer to 6'5"
Best jump shot ever
If they had 3 point line back then, Jerry West's 65 foot shot (2:40) would have won the game for the Lakers instead of sending them to OT (which they eventually lost) hence they would have won their first World Championship since they won the following game (which would have been their 4th win of the series).
Happy Birthday to my first hero.
Jerry West
Greatest all around NBA career.
Top fifteen player in college and NBA.
Gold medal on the greatest pure gold medal Olympic team 1960.
Greatest GM ever
Gm architect of three nba dynasties
Showtime Lakers
Shaq Kobe Lskers
Modern era Golden State
Only MVP on losing team.
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Never hear anybody speak negativity about him from any generation.
True greatness
Wow. No words
his jumpshot was total money, the game has completely changed since his time
He did revolutionize his position. First 7 footer PF who was basically a pure shooter who put up great numbers, 25/10 in his prime in regular season, 28/13 in elimination games with very efficient percentages from the field and especially from the freethrow line. Also taking into account that he came from our shitty minor league and needed 2 more years to develop I can take only my hat off for him.
He Doesnt Miss!!
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You will be missed 🕊️
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Great points made todays players travel,palm the ball,and theres no handchecking.West had such a quick release who would be able to guard him today?
*s* handsome Jerry west " Mr logoman " original Mr outside Mr inside and Mr clutch " goat forever" in all eras
Quickest shot release ever.
This video is epic!
One Of the Great guards from the old era. I think we be just as great today
It's crazy how much Kobe has took from West. I remember him saying in an interview that he stole some moves from West, but appears he stole A LOT from the Logo: the way they pull up, slash to the lane, drive baseline and finish, how they crave the last shot (but West is much better). Kobe is taller and flashier, but his shot selection is worse. I don't see why the media compares Kobe to the false GOAT, Jordan, when he clearly took a lot of his game from The Logo!
I like to see how Jerry West was one of the basketball player that really ahead in its time !!
Mr logo the legend of the lakers
Best player of all time in my opinion!
if jerry west would of won those finals out of like 10 of them.. he would have been GOAT
*One of the meanest pull-up jumpers of all time.*
Kids today can see this and say “look at this old corny white guy. He couldn’t play today” or they could be wise to learn from his mechanics and respect his game
jerry west has the package.. silky jumpshots, fancy layups, and dunks!!