Celtic fan for life, but I always respected Wilt and Jerry, and felt bad for them when we beat them. The guy won the finals MVP on the losing team, who else ever did that? Then he put Showtime together and beat my Celtics Also Kobe and Shaq. The Celts went up 3 games tonight on Dallas, but I couldn't enjoy it as much as I usually would because of the death of an icon. R.I.P Mr. Clutch!
Jordan said something that was very touching. He said he would have loved to be in competition against him but the more he got to know him he would have loved him as a teammate. Ultimate sign of respect❤❤❤
Rest In Peace Mr. Jerry West, thank you for your awesome talent, love , compassion & contributions to sports, communities & charities. You will be missed but not forgotten.❤🙏🏼
I was born across from where the Forum, was built Jerry West was my Hero growing up, I even got to play at half-time of a Laker game at the LA Sports Area as a kid. So many great memories!!
Saw him at a Long Beach State game in the mid 80's when he was there to scout Morlon Wiley from LBS and Brian Shaw from UCSB. We were up in the stands and he was down on the floor talking with some people pre-game and it's like what Jim was saying -West had an aura around him. He kind of glowed. lol. I have a bad memory but I remember that. I can even remember what he was wearing which was this turtleneck shirt.
The world lost one of the good guys . Jerry West was and is as important as you can get to the NBA. He was a consummate player, executive and friend. RIP.
Jim Hill has been around a long time. This is a very objective evaluation of Jerry West. The alienation of Jerry West by the current Lakers' management is a tragedy, and the biggest mistake in the history of the Lakers franchise.
I love you Mr clutch Jerry West you were one of the greatest point guards in the world and I know I am young because I didn't get the chance to watch you but people that I known told me that you were a bad man on that Court it's not goodbye it's just see you later all of the love for me for you thank you for all the great memories ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲🌏😭😭😭😭
Also "Zeke from Cabin Creek" as another SoCal great, Chick Hearn would label Jerry. Another saying from Chick would say a about Jerry's play, "faked into the popcorn machine." A great era has passed of the glory years for this area.
Rest in peace 🙏 sadly, and, unfortunately,, its not enough white guys with his honesty and depth,, here in the United States and media or sports,, he had a soul, ,,,, it was always on display ✌️ peace,,
He was my favorite basketball player when I was a kid. Such a great ambassador for the game of basketball and the game of life. RIP Mr. West.
I've been a Laker fan since 1972. I remember the whole lineup. Damn this hit me differently. I'll text later
Thank you Jim for sharing your thoughts. As a young girl I remember my dad speaking about Jerry West. I grew up with you, Chick 💛💜....LAKER4LIFE
Thanks for the insightful words, Jim. The world has lost a great human being in losing Jerry West.
Celtic fan for life, but I always respected Wilt and Jerry, and felt bad for them when we beat them. The guy won the finals MVP on the losing team, who else ever did that? Then he put Showtime together and beat my Celtics Also Kobe and Shaq. The Celts went up 3 games tonight on Dallas, but I couldn't enjoy it as much as I usually would because of the death of an icon. R.I.P Mr. Clutch!
Jim Hill is another So Cal sports legend!
Jordan said something that was very touching. He said he would have loved to be in competition against him but the more he got to know him he would have loved him as a teammate. Ultimate sign of respect❤❤❤
Beautifully said Jim. R.I.P Jerry West❤Legends Never Die🏀
I met Jerry twice. He is like a brother to me.
Beautiful words by Jim Hill!!!
Wow ~ thank you Jim for your story, very touching
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Jerry West rest in peace. May you and all of his other family and friends be healed and comforted.
That year (1972) the Lakers had the longest winning streak in NBA history.
Rest In Peace Mr. Jerry West, thank you for your awesome talent, love , compassion & contributions to sports, communities & charities. You will be missed but not forgotten.❤🙏🏼
I was born across from where the Forum, was built Jerry West was my Hero growing up, I even got to play at half-time of a Laker game at the LA Sports Area as a kid. So many great memories!!
Saw him at a Long Beach State game in the mid 80's when he was there to scout Morlon Wiley from LBS and Brian Shaw from UCSB. We were up in the stands and he was down on the floor talking with some people pre-game and it's like what Jim was saying -West had an aura around him. He kind of glowed. lol. I have a bad memory but I remember that. I can even remember what he was wearing which was this turtleneck shirt.
This is making me cry 😢
The world lost one of the good guys . Jerry West was and is as important as you can get to the NBA. He was a consummate player, executive and friend. RIP.
WOW.....RIP Jerry West.....
Jim Hill has been around a long time. This is a very objective evaluation of Jerry West. The alienation of Jerry West by the current Lakers' management is a tragedy, and the biggest mistake in the history of the Lakers franchise.
I love you Mr clutch Jerry West you were one of the greatest point guards in the world and I know I am young because I didn't get the chance to watch you but people that I known told me that you were a bad man on that Court it's not goodbye it's just see you later all of the love for me for you thank you for all the great memories ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲🌏😭😭😭😭
Sorry for your lost Jim and Bill..RIPJW#44😢
His pull up stop on a dime jumper was 🔥
Jerry West lived a great and long life. There is no need to feel devastated for him.
Jim Hill is a consummate professional. It's hard to see him grieving.
Mr Clutch 😢
Also "Zeke from Cabin Creek" as another SoCal great, Chick Hearn would label Jerry. Another saying from Chick would say a about Jerry's play, "faked into the popcorn machine." A great era has passed of the glory years for this area.
May he rest in peace. Well miss you Jerry West
I grew up listening to Jim Hill. He spoke like this when Kobe joined the ancestors
Jim Hill kcal 9 family much love to .we lost another great laker r.i.p Jerry west
Jerry is hanging with Russell, Kobe, Dr. Buss, Wilt...But a tremendous loss to his family and friends.❤❤❤
Sad day for Mountaineer Nation. 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙
1971 Los Angeles Lakers Best Team In My Opinion NBA History
You think the city needs to name a Jerry West street? Hey’ll ya
Absolutely
Humanity took a hit on this one, for sure.
J. West was a REAL one that didn't take no sh*t from NO ONE!! Loved that man. Lakers did him dirty.
They did him dirty,and have paid for it!
Did the Lakers at least release a statement about West's passing?
@@oldiesgeek454: Yes they did
RIP Jerry. He belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of Laker greats.
The female Jerry West was drafted this past summer...Cameron CAM Brink...2024...RIP Logo...
Looks like Jim Hill is going to have a "couple"of drinks for JW#44
Bill from los angeles times bill bill I got t read ur article's on the lakers
GOD BLESS YOU MR. HILL!! GOD BLESS FAMILY WEST!!
Disgraceful foul treatment by current playboy model lakers ownership. The late doctor buss would have been infuriated by the outcast treatment.
🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀
"Jerry Created KOBE" What? Thats rediculous .. Kobe created KOBE.. With all due respect to the LOGO RIP
Jerry brought him to the Lakers.
Jerry West lobbied for Kobe, when the Lakers didn't want him!
Boo hoo, buh-bye.
Rest in peace 🙏 sadly, and, unfortunately,, its not enough white guys with his honesty and depth,, here in the United States and media or sports,, he had a soul, ,,,, it was always on display ✌️ peace,,
Lakers letting Jerry end his basketball career with the Clippers SMH
RIP MR. CLUTCH🎉😂