West by West
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4.5 • 15 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
He is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day.
Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration.
Customer Reviews
I’m from Chelyan too!
Being from WV, Chelyan in particular, I loved this book! I’m also a basketball lover and former player who started playing in the mid 80s as a kid. His story-telling brought to life the legendary Era of basketball (for me at least) and his description of WV and the culture is spot on. I don’t live there anymore and I have the same feeling about WV as he does. Great book! Jerry is self-aware and humble and is a great hero to my state, High School and community. God Bless Jerry West!