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He was also at the forefront of rebuilding the Lakers into championship shape by adding Shaquille ONeal as a free agent and trading for Kobe Bryant, who entered the NBA out of high school in 1996. He was also a member of the first five NBA All-Defensive Teams (one second, followed by four firsts), which were introduced when he was 32 years old. This worldview of modern basketball wouldnt have spread if it wasnt a generational thing. [15] After ending the regular season with 49 wins, L.A. played the Baltimore Bullets in the first round of the 1965 NBA Playoffs, but then team captain Baylor suffered a career-threatening knee injury. Robertson's last All-NBA first team was in 1969 and West made first team from 1970-1973. He explained (h/t YouTube) that Wests appraisals of Robertson solidified the Big Os greatness that much more. But I could've, and I knew I could've. While it has been nearly 50 years since either Oscar Robertson or Jerry West last set foot on an NBA basketball court and not too many of us actually got to see them play live, the duo remain two of the most iconic players in NBA history. In 1965-66, West had another stellar year, averaging 31.3 ppg and finishing behind only Chamberlain in the scoring race. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Said Jerry West, a fellow Hall of Famer and Warriors . Working as a player-scout for three years, West was named general manager of the Lakers before the 198283 NBA season. [8] He had a jump shot with a release the NBA lauded as "lightning quick", and was known for making baskets late in the game, earning him the nickname "Mr. Boston won another NBA Finals matchup, prevailing in Game 7 at Boston Garden, 95-93. One of the main complaints that many old heads have with the modern game is its statistical, analytics aspect. Oscar Robertson. He died aged 67. Jerry West Chris Webber Oscar Robertson Mark Jackson. [22], Initially, West felt odd in his new environment. [15] In two newly introduced statistics, steals and blocks, he was credited with 2.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. Fans' memories have dimmed of Oscar Robertson and Jerry West. Their checks kinda depend upon that. Now 36 years old, the veteran guard averaged 20.3points, 3.7rebounds and 6.6assists per game. In five postseason games that year, West scored a total of 160 points, presaging his NBA playoff heroics. Wests statistical record only begins to tell his story. He was the third player in league history to reach 25,000 points (after Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson). At the tail ends of their careers. [24], In West's second NBA season, the Lakers could only make limited use of Baylor, who was called up by the U.S. Army Reserves and could play only 48 games. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Today, both are remembered as among the all-time greats, with Wests silhouette gracing the NBAs logo, but it is impossible not to compare the two players and ask: Who was better Oscar Robertson or Jerry West? From 1962-70, the Lakers reached the Finals six times, losing to Boston five times and to the Knicks once. Frazier later commented: "The man's crazy. Before the 1970-1971, Robertson was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Flynn Robinson and Charlie Paulk, where he teamed up with center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to form a potent duo. Head to Head: Oscar Robertson vs. Jerry West. Oscar Robertson vs Jamaal Wilkes. In overtime, West, however, sprained his left hand and missed all five of his shots, and the Knicks won 111108. 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 . With Elgin Baylor (Mr. Only Jordan had a higher career scoring average in the playoffs, and only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tallied more career points in the postseason. Over time, Robertson became more of a complementary player to Abdul-Jabbar, though was still effective in his own right, and made his last All-Star Game in 1971-1972 before retiring after the 1973-1974 season at age 35. [41] In Game 7, Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke had put up thousands of balloons in the rafters of the Forum in Los Angeles. "Why does everybody say the game has changed? He played West as a guard, in contrast to West's college days as a forward. "Potentially, I would have to go with Lucas and Robertson, because they are a little younger," said Gallatin. In the playoffs he kept up his torrid scoring pace, averaging 34.2 ppg over 14 contests. ". [59], After his coaching stint, West worked as a scout for three years before becoming general manager of the Lakers before the 198283 seasons. 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. Oscar Robertson vs Dominique Wilkins 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. Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, and Hal Greer, the Boston Celtics became the most dominating team in the league. West returned, however, and helped make history. "To play the national anthem, it was the most thrilling, chilling thing that I've ever been involved with.". black vs. white, East vs. West, etc. West was chosen four times to Oscar's none. [53][54], The 197374 NBA season was to be West's last as a player. Jerry West. He made the varsity squad at East Bank High School, although he mostly sat on the bench during his junior year. [67] In 2015, the Warriors won their first championship in 40 years; the championship was the seventh earned by West while serving as a team executive. West remained as uptight in the front office as he had been on the court. Very rarely was I satisfied with how I played. This obsessive quest for perfection was a constant during Wests playing years, and it continued in his later roles as coach and general manager of the Lakers and in similar front-office roles he held with the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers. Oscar Robertson. [62] However, he laid down the foundation of the Lakers three-peat, which saw L.A. win three NBA titles from 2000-2002. They were 39-3 at midseason and finished at 69-13, the best single-season record in NBA history until the 1995-96 Bulls (72-10) bested it.. Instead, there's only admiration between the two all-time greats. "There are people on ESPN who never played basketball or even picked up a basketball," he said. Perhaps I expect too much.. Oscar Robertson was the only college player to finish the March Madness career with four triple-doubles. [12], In his final collegiate season (195960) West enjoyed several career highs, such as scoring 29.3points per game, a 134 season-assists, 16.5rebounds per game, and a shooting average of 50.4% from the field, 76.6% from the free throw line. In some ways, the decision of who was better comes down to personal preferences on playing style do you prefer Robertson with his penchant for racking up triple-doubles or West with his silky smooth moves and shooting? The dirt-covered court became his domain. For the rest of his illustrious career, West would average at least 20 points per game each year, including 25+ points per game for the next decade with four seasons above 30 points per game. West's son, Jonnie, also played college basketball for West Virginia. When you think about iconic NBA players of the 1960s and 1970s, a few players come to mind the great Russell vs. Chamberlain rivalry (and the great Celtics teams and players in general), Oscar Robertson and his triple-double season, Jerry West gracing the NBA logo with his silhouette, just to name a few. But despite his remarkable legacy, West does not feel he was the best individual talent of his era. Robertsons career arc is fairly similar. Clutch" didn't taunt, at least by the strict interpretation of the term. Indeed, Jerry West looked at Oscar Robertson and saw what he thought was the best player in the game. From there, he played his college ball at the University of Cincinnati, where in his three seasons with the Bearcats, he won the scoring title each year, was named a 3x All-American and 3x College Player of the Year (the Player of the Year award is now called the Oscar Robertson Trophy), made the Final Four twice, compiled 10 triple-doubles (a staple of his pro career), and set 14 NCAA and 19 school records. The team had posted a 25-50 record in its last season in Minneapolis. Including playoff games, the Lakers record for the year was 81-16. "[8] West incredibly connected, and this basket was later called one of the greatest moments ever by the NBA. Clutch." And, you know, Oscar said, You right, Jerry.'. [18] In his collegiate career, West totaled 2,309points and 1,240rebounds. Oscar Robertson vs Lenny Wilkens. Once you get out of it, you figure, 'Boy, what a great bunch of guys'.". 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[43][45], In the 197071 NBA season, the Lakers reacquired Gail Goodrich, who came back from the Phoenix Suns after playing for L.A. until 1968. The game, which was the Lakers' first home game of . 1971 Topps NBA Assist Leaders #143 PSA 6 Jerry West/Oscar Robertson/N. In 2002, West became the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies. He has profusely praised Oscar Robertson and others in his era. Wests long wait had ended. The 1960 US Olympic team was one of the great ones, as good as any prior to the Dream Team in 1992. Three of the Finals went seven games, with the Lakers losing two of those Game 7s to the Celtics by a single basket. [64] West himself won his second NBA Executive of the Year Award in the same year. [87][88], West is portrayed in the 2022 HBO docudrama series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty as a temperamental, foul-mouthed executive prone to angry outbursts and mood swings. They accomplished their mission of beating the USSR, too, winning 81-57. Winning bid: US $23.50 [ 10 bids] Shipping: $3.99 Standard . Jerry West is a legendary Lakers guard. Sometimes you get involved in situations like that, you don't realize the importance of it until you get out of it. After practice he would listen to West Virginia basketball games on the radio. Those two players formed the nucleus of three consecutive championship teams beginning with capturing the 2000 NBA Finals. FGA, TRB, AST, PF, GS over 99% complete back to 1975-76. Indeed, The Logo is still the only player to win Finals MVP as a member of the losing team. "[36], On July 9, 1968, the Lakers made a trade that brought reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers to Los Angeles at the beginning of the 196869 NBA season. He spoke with a high pitched voice that became even shriller when he became excited so that Lakers captain Elgin Baylor dubbed West "Tweety Bird". On April 19, 2022, West demanded a retraction from the network within two weeks for the "cruel" and "deliberately false" depiction, as played by actor Jason Clarke. In 1969, he became the only player to win Finals MVP on the losing team. Although West suffered a terrible shooting slump during Games 1 and 2, the Lakers tied the series at one win each, and in Game 3, he scored 21points and helped L.A. win Game 3. Before he was "The Logo" -- the model for the silhouette on every NBA player's jersey -- he was "Mr. As players on a perennial bridesmaid team, West and Baylor were frequently eclipsed by Chamberlain, Robertson and Bill Russell, who collectively won virtually every MVP during Wests and Baylors most productive years. He broke his nose during an incident in the game, but he continued to play despite intense pain and having to breathe through his mouth. All rights reserved. [16] He was also named to be a member of the U.S. Pan American Games basketball team that won the gold medal. [15] Winning 45 games, the Lakers beat the St. Louis Hawks in a close seven-game series, and yet again met the Boston Celtics in the 1966 NBA Finals. This meant that points and rebounds would be the only stats any player couldve chased. Oscar Robertson (1960-1974) Robertson, also known as the "Big O," is the only . In the 1960 NBA Draft, Robertson was drafted first overall (territorial pick) by the Cincinnati Royals (now the Sacramento Kings) and dominated from the get-go, averaging 30.5 points (47.3% shooting), 10.1 rebounds, and a league-high 9.7 assists per game as a rookie; as a result, he was Rookie of the Year, made the first of his 12 consecutive All-Star Game appearances, and earned the first of nine straight First Team All-NBA selections. [12] They have three sons, David, Mark and Michael. Neither Chamberlain's 50 point, 25.7 rebound average nor Oscar's triple-double average swayed the media from such a view. During their overlapping careers, Robertson and West faced off head-to-head on 94 occasions. Despite Wests playoff heroics, which included leading the postseason in scoring average 4x (highlighted by a career-best 40.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game in the 1965 playoffs), the 1960s saw six Finals losses to the rival Celtics (1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969). Also, Oscar declined more rapidly than West so the seasons where Robertson was better early in their careers are partially balanced by the seasons where West was better later in their careers. Then as now, it is rings that really validate the best. RT @LakersLead: Blake Griffin, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, and Jerry West are the only other rookies to have a 30/15/10 game . RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Wednesday night's slate. 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. West was named the NBA Executive of the Year for 1995 after the Lakers posted their best record in four seasons. If I could have one wish granted, it would be that you would always be happy. [26] In overtime, Jones scored several clutch baskets to ensure a 110107 win for the Celtics. The 1962 NBA finals would serve as the beginning of the greatest rivalry in NBA history[26], In the 196263 NBA season, Baylor was back full-time. The East Bank High School legend and Oscar Robertson also led the United States basketball team to the gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics. West departed from the Lakers at the end of the 1999-2000 season. 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. West never thought he had been handed a burden, however. [65][66] This role also came with an undisclosed minority ownership stake in the team. He looks determined. [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. I felt I was deceived. In the Olympic basketball tournament, the USA definitely conquered Rome. Luckily, both legends got their just due. Despite playing only 31 games due to a strained groin,[8] West was still regarded as an elite guard, earning another call-up into his final All-Star Game. Combine a deadly jump shot, tenacious defense, obsessive perfectionism, unabashed confidence, and an uncompromising will to win, and youve got Jerry West, one of the greatest guards in NBA history. He remained a . He was the measuring stick for how a player. Professional career Los Angeles Lakers (1960 . A loss just ripped his guts out., Its no wonder. In 1974, the 36-year-old West left the game as the NBAs third-leading career scorer, behind Chamberlain and Robertson, with 25,192 points in 932 games. Until he got it right, the ball would frequently hit and bruise his face. West is still regarded as one of the best pure scorers in NBA history. The Minneapolis Lakers chose West with the second overall pick behind Robertson in the 1960 NBA Draft. But I could never have played for the Lakers again, and I wasn't going to play for anybody else. They needed all five games to put away the Detroit Pistons but then lost to the St. Louis Hawks in seven games, losing the final game 105103. Former NBA Veteran JJ Redick made controversial comments calling NBA Legends Firemen and Plumbers. Details about 1971 Topps NBA Assist Leaders #143 PSA 6 Jerry West/Oscar Robertson/N. [12], West graduated from East Bank High School in 1956, and more than 60 universities showed interest in him. His own athleticism far exceeded that of Jerry West, Oscar Robertson and the other guards/forwards on the 1960 team. [20] In March 2008, ESPN voted West the third greatest shooting guard of all time. 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. [12][63] Jonnie played guard for West's college team, the West Virginia Mountaineers and married professional golfer Michelle Wie in 2019. 1961 Fleer #36 Oscar Robertson Rookie Card. "When I was able to play for the Olympic team, it was great for me. "There's all the publicity today for a 19-year-old player who might not be that good a player. His brilliance on and off the floor propelled West to call his former rival the best player of their era. "Race; cold war; threat of nuclear war. Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas and Dave Cowens honored at halftime of NBA All-Star Game. [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. Across their respective decades of dominance, Robertson holds the edge in essentially every category, from health (games played) to counting statistics to shooting ratios to advanced metrics; this is of course no knock on West (whose best-decade numbers are still scintillating), but speaks to how truly dominant the Big O was at his peak. 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. Many players have been tagged with the nickname Mr. All rights reserved (About Us). Local de nasc. 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. After the Lakers heartbreaking loss to the Boston Celtics in the 1969 NBA Finals, John Havlicek walked up to West and said, Jerry, I love you. Such comments were not uncommon. Similarly, West was a postseason participant in 13 of his 14 NBA seasons (he injured his knee in 1971 and missed the playoffs that year), which included a remarkable nine NBA Finals appearances. I worked construction in the summer," said Robertson, noting that all players had off-season jobs then. /VCG. 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.. Wilt Chamberlain definitely had an explanation for why fans from his time fell out of love with NBA basketball. 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). West threw in 28.7 points per game with 48% shooting from the floor and 83% shooting from the foul line. This site contains affiliate links to products. He stayed on as a scout for three years and became general manager in 1982, helping to build the Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. [15] Without Chamberlain, who had ended his NBA career, the Lakers won 47 games and lost in five games to the Milwaukee Bucks. [16] West's best performance was a game against Virginia, in which he grabbed 16 rebounds and scored 40 points. 44 jersey in 1983. Jerry West's NBA Finals Record. Rather, he bestowed that honor on Oscar Robertson. [15], West helped the Lakers improve from their previous 25-win season to 36 wins as they reached the 1961 NBA Playoffs. The Americans' average margin of victory was 42.4 points per game. [15] He was honored again with several awards: a call-up to the All-American selection, and being voted Southern Conference MVP. Choosing to stay local, he played college basketball at West Virginia University, where he was a 2x First Team All-American, 2x Southern Conference Player of the Year, and NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player in 1959 as the Mountaineers narrowly lost to Cal in the finals by a 71-70 score. A smallish youth, West didnt make his junior high football, baseball or track teams. 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