West never thought he had been handed a burden, however. Jerry West could easily feel a sense of bitterness toward Russell, even though The Logo eventually did win a ring in 1972. In 1960, Robertson was a member of the gold medal winning basketball team in the Rome Olympic Summer Games with fellow Hall of Famers Jerry West, Jerry Lucas and Walt Bellamy. [15] In two newly introduced statistics, steals and blocks, he was credited with 2.6 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. The next season, though he averaged 27.1 points per game, he only played in 55 games; injuries and missed games were a prevalent theme throughout Wests career, as he would play in fewer than 70 regular season games in half of his 14 NBA seasons. Oscar Robertson vs Derrick White. [65][66] This role also came with an undisclosed minority ownership stake in the team. The following year he and Oscar Robertson led an extremely talented U.S. squad to a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome. Boston won another NBA Finals matchup, prevailing in Game 7 at Boston Garden, 95-93. Teams. 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. I will say that Oscar fits the 'all around' definition better - he was *almost* as good at scoring as Jerry although not quite matching up to West's peak scoring abilities, he was a better rebounder and also a better passer (both by . [34] Veteran coach Fred Schaus retired, and Butch Van Breda Kolff took over; under his reign, the Lakers won 52 games in the 196768 NBA season in their first season in The Forum. Robertsons all-around excellence made him a triple-double machine on the court, and he drastically altered the complexion of the sport with a 1970 class-action lawsuit that led to the creation of free agency. Oscar Robertson was the only college player to finish the March Madness career with four triple-doubles. Van Lier: Condition:--not specified. As a member of the Bucks in 1970-1971, Robertson finally broke through as Milwaukee swept the Baltimore Bullets in the NBA Finals for his only NBA title; Robertson led the playoffs in assists that season (8.9 assists per game) to go along with 18.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. [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. 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. Jerry West. According to StatMuse, only West, Oscar Robertson, John . He moved up and he was like, I know Im The Logo and everything else, but in my era, there was no better basketball player than Oscar Robertson.'. 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. Once there, the Lakers lost Game 1 to the Knicks, but then won four straight by relatively large margins. However, he started at West Virginia, getting 13 rebounds and 25 points for each game. When West and Robertson played, the Boston Celtics were winning everything. He explained his decision with the desire for exploring something new: "After being a part of the Laker's success for so many years, I have always wondered how it would be to build a winning franchise that has not experienced much success. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. With an all-around game that rivaled Oscar Robertson's, West added six assists and six rebounds per game and excellent defense in the backcourt that produced a number of steals each game. In 1961-62, West established himself as a deadly scoring threat and averaged 30.8 ppg, marking the first of four seasons in which he 30 ppg or more. After his playing career ended, West took over as head coach of the Lakers for three years. Thomas said on an older edition of NBA TVs Open Court that he had the privilege of sharing a panel with Jerry West and Oscar Robertson. After two years away from basketball, West became the Lakers coach before the 1976-77 season. He was a loner. West was the second pick of the 1960 NBA Draft. Clutch". In a generation defined mostly by big men, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson managed to stand out from the crop. At the tail ends of their careers. Clippers coach, Doc Rivers, floated the idea of West joining the organization during the 2016 season. Both entered the league via the 1960 NBA Draft - Robertson was the No. However, West had also injured his right hand and received several manual injections,[43] and Reed famously hobbled up court before Game 7: the Knicks center scored the first four points, and inspired his team to one of the most famous playoff upsets of all time. Regular season: PTS, FG, FT, 3P complete all-time. All videos are . "Certain players seem to be able to do things in a certain part of the game that they might not be able to do earlier," said West. Head to Head: Oscar Robertson vs. Jerry West. The Americans arrived in Italy in 1960 with 28 wins in as many games at the Olympics. And, you know, Oscar said, You right, Jerry.'. Oscar Robertson vs Lenny Wilkens. Professional career Los Angeles Lakers (1960 . Neither Chamberlains 50 point, 25.7 rebound average nor Oscars triple-double average swayed the media from such a view. 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. He is a. man for the ages." Jerry West. Indeed, The Logo is still the only player to win Finals MVP as a member of the losing team. Jerry West Chris Webber Oscar Robertson Mark Jackson. Naturally, West must have felt a . He believes sports connect us to our best selves, and he hopes to help people experience sports more holistically. 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. [40] A limping West scored 26 points in Game 6, but the Celtics won 9990 with a strong Bill Russell, who held Chamberlain to only eight points in the entire game. "[8] West incredibly connected, and this basket was later called one of the greatest moments ever by the NBA. 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.. "There's all the publicity today for a 19-year-old player who might not be that good a player. [29], In the following 196465 NBA season, West averaged 31.0 points (at the time, a career-high), only surpassed by perennial scoring champion Wilt Chamberlain. 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. West ganhou notoriedade por ter servido de inspirao para o desenho do logotipo da NBA, o qual baseado na imagem de uma jogada de Jerry West. As a rookie, West would make the first of 14 straight All-Star teams by averaging 17.6 points (41.9% shooting), 7.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game. The triple-double is just a stat. Rather, he bestowed that honor on Oscar Robertson. [22], Lakers owner Jack Kent Cooke was known for a keen eye identifying leadership and teaching qualities (he also gave Hall of Famers Sparky Anderson and Joe Gibbs their first managerial/head coaching positions),[57] and asked West to coach and participate in player personnel decisions. "That was the most special moment in my life," he said. He stayed on as a scout for three years and became general manager in 1982, helping to build the Lakers dynasty of the 1980s. For both Robertson and West, their stellar rookie campaigns were just a sign of things to come over the next decade and a half, both players would continue to dominate the NBA as individual players, though it would take a bit longer for each one to overcome the Boston Celtics dynasty and win an NBA title. You'll see their coaches shaking their heads on the bench because they didn't make the right play. Unrealistic or not, West the perfectionist propelled the Lakers to The Finals repeatedly in the 1960s and early 1970s. Both scored a ton. (Going into the 1963-64 season, Baylor was 28, West 25, Robertson 24, Lucas 23.) He would sit by himself and stare into space. [85], Early in his career, West's West Virginian roots made him a target for some mild jeering. The Big O's best statistical season came in 1961-62 when he averaged a . Like many NBA stars, West came from humble beginnings. No copyright infringement is intended. Laker Legend Jerry West calls Redick out for his reckless. He was named All-Star, All-NBA and All-Defense First Teamer and voted 1972 All-Star Game MVP. I think West is the smoother player and the stronger defensively. He would sit by himself and stare into space. [31] However, in the 1965 NBA Finals, the Celtics easily beat the short-handed Lakers, 41. Indeed, Jerry West looked at Oscar Robertson and saw what he thought was the best player in the game. All of these rookies except for Wilkens are also featured on the action cards. His average of 27.0 ppg game stands as the fourth highest among retired players, behind Michael Jordan, Chamberlain and Baylor. [22], Initially, West felt odd in his new environment. Jerry West was a 12-time All-NBA performer who knew how to elevate his game when the lights shined the brightest. However, in 1951 his older brother, David, was killed in action in the Korean War, and the trauma turned West into a shy and introverted boy. [12], West graduated from East Bank High School in 1956, and more than 60 universities showed interest in him. Clutch" didn't taunt, at least by the strict interpretation of the term. Triple Double, Ozzie, Oscar the Grouch) Position: Point Guard Shoots: Right 6-5, 205lb (196cm, 92kg) . With Chamberlain now in the middle and Gail Goodrich pitching in on offense, the Lakers won a record 33 games in a row under new coach (and former Celtics star) Bill Sharman. 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. Beginning his career as a sportswriter, Benner then served with the Pacers for 28 years, retiring last season. He left the game holding records for career postseason scoring and the highest average in a playoff series. West was also superior as a clutch performer and in playoff competition. Charleston, WV (25301) Today. He earned the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player honor despite the loss. [75] Also, on November 26, 2005, his number 44 became the first basketball number to be retired by West Virginia University and on February 17, 2007, a bronze statue created by sculptor Jamie Lester was installed outside of the WVU Coliseum. [82], As a person, West was often described as an introverted and nervous character, but who also drew the highest praise for his uncompromising work ethic. Robertson was a broadcaster for CBS for the 1974-75 season. Including playoff games, the Lakers record for the year was 81-16. [23] However, West seamlessly took over the role of team leader and established himself as the main Lakers scorer, averaging 30.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, winning All-NBA First Team honors. [16] He was also named to be a member of the U.S. Pan American Games basketball team that won the gold medal. High 49F. Basketball, Team, School. His high-pitched voice earned him the nickname "Tweety Bird", and he spoke with such a thick Appalachian accent that his teammates also referred to him as "Zeke from Cabin Creek" (his nickname acknowledged his country roots, and his accent was so thick that he squeaked his nickname sheepishly "Zeek from Cab'n Creek"). He made an NBA record 840 free throws, and earned yet another pair of All-Star Team and All-NBA First Team nominations. 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. And it was a mission that we had to beat the Russian team. Biography. His mother lashed him when he showed up hours late for dinner and he became so thin that he had to receive vitamin injections.But the practice paid off. Additionally, Robertson also remains #1 all-time in career triple-doubles with 181; the only other players in NBA history with more than 100 career triple-doubles are Russell Westbrook (138, as of the end of the 2018-2019 season), Magic Johnson (138), and Jason Kidd (107). He grew up in Cheylan, West Virginia, although his family got its mail in Cabin Creek. "I would never bet against the Lakers," he said. Oscar Robertson: Cincinnati Royals (1960-1970) Milwaukee Bucks (1970-1974) Jerry West: Los Angeles Lakers (1960-1974) Wests statistical record only begins to tell his story. During the 1969-1970 season, he would win his only scoring title by averaging 31.2 points on 49.7% shooting to go with 4.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game; moreover, after two seasons as a Second Team All-NBA selection, West returned to First Team status and also garnered the first of four consecutive All-Defensive First Team nods. [43] L.A. and N.Y. split the first two games, with both games respectively decided by centers Reed and the still-hobbling Chamberlain. [62] However, he laid down the foundation of the Lakers three-peat, which saw L.A. win three NBA titles from 2000-2002. His first nickname, Zeke from Cabin Creek, was actually based on faulty information. West continued to propel the Lakers to championship contender status by trading Divac for the draft rights to Kobe Bryant (1996), by signing free agent center Shaquille O'Neal (also 1996), and by signing six-time NBA champion Phil Jackson as a coach (1999). With Wests hot hand leading the way, East Bank won the 1956 state title. All rights reserved. I worked construction in the summer," said Robertson, noting that all players had off-season jobs then. In his final NBA season in 1973-1974, West was still a highly productive player (20.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game), but injuries limited him to only 31 games played and at the conclusion of the season, he would retire from the NBA at age 35. LeBron James. "We were amateurs in every sense of the word. In 2002, West became the general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies. [16] West's best performance was a game against Virginia, in which he grabbed 16 rebounds and scored 40 points. West became the first draft pick ever of the relocated franchise. [39] West was disturbed by locker room tension; used to playing on teams with good chemistry, his quality of play became erratic, and his scoring average of 25.9 points was his lowest since his rookie season. Enjoying a prolific 14-year NBA career with the Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks, Robertson amassed 26,710 points and 9,887 assists. [36] In Game 5, an injured West scored 35points, but Boston won by threepoints. 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. FTA complete back to 1948-49. "I was one of the fortunate ones selected as a player and to be a part of a team," West said. On October 19th in 1960, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson made their NBA debut for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cincinnati Royals respectively. Oscar Robertson Calls out NBA for Super Teams Hypocrisy: When Boston Got Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, That Was David Sterns Deal. Your email address will not be published. The team had posted a 25-50 record in its last season in Minneapolis. Also Read - "A cast of characters, different personalities and Charles Barkley": Larry Bird's hilarious trash talk shone through even in his Dream Team Hall of Fame induction speech. His ferocity rarely, if ever, rubbed players, coaches or fans the wrong way. They were also both on the gold medal winning team at the 1959 Pan American Games. Moreover, during that final year, he had 30 double-doubles and fifteen 30-point games. Following another five-game loss to Boston in 1963-1964, Cincinnati would never again make it past the first round with Robertson. The tragedy turned young Jerry inward, forcing him to develop his own coping mechanisms. Although West enjoyed great individual success during his prime, the teams record is a study in frustration unbelievable frustration is how West described it to the Los Angeles Times Magazine. The latter is a concept that has been derided as "a fancy word for you haven't done it yet. [11] West soon became the captain of the freshman team, and during the summer of 1953 he grew to 6ft 0in (1.83m). Overall, his time with the Royals was dominant over a decade with the team, he averaged at least 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists per game on 47.0% shooting, and was an All-Star plus a First Team or Second Team All-NBA selection each year. Magic Johnson, Larry Bird . [73] In 1979, West was elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Lakers retired his No. Chamberlain inbounded the ball to West, who raced past Walt Frazier and threw up a 60-foot shot. [30] The Bullets took their two home games, despite West scoring 44 and 48 points respectively, but in the decisive Game 5 in L.A., the guard helped beat the Bullets with 42 points in a close 117115 win. Inside" (the low-post scorer, Baylor) and "Mr. Outside" (the long-distance shooter, West). When it snowed West played wearing gloves. At the same time, the early 1970s also saw West post his highest career assist numbers, which culminated in him leading the NBA in assists in 1971-1972 at 9.7 assists per game to go along with 25.8 points (47.7% shooting) and 4.2 rebounds per game. [23], The Lakers won 54 regular-season games and secured a first-round bye in the 1962 NBA Playoffs. Particularly thrilling are the high odds of discovering the rookie cards of iconic names like Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Elgin Baylor and Jerry West. [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. He spent five years at that post, helping build Memphis into a playoff team in 2004, 05 and 06 before stepping down in 2007. 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. West spent days shooting baskets from every possible angle, ignoring mud and snow in the backyard, as well as his mother's whippings when he came home hours late for dinner. Boston won in overtime, 110-107. Tackling the Biggest Head-to-Head Sports Debates. West and Co. got their revenge the following season, as The Logo led the NBA in assists and LA got a legendary game from Wilt Chamberlain en route to a title. Both men won gold medals at the 1959 Pan American Games and led Team USA to a gold medal in the Olympics the following year, forming perhaps the greatest backcourt in the history of basketball. Frazier later commented: "The man's crazy. "John Wooden once told me Larry Bird was better than me," said Robertson. The 1960 USA Olympic team has been described as the best amateur side ever assembled. Jerrys closest brother, David, was killed in the Korean War when Jerry was 12. His only outlet was a basketball hoop nailed to a storage shed outside a neighbors house. [77] Finally, the NBA logo itself is modeled after West's silhouette. Every bit West's equal was Baylor. [15] "He stole more than anybody, although they didn't keep records on it then", said Sharman. [45] However, more frustration awaited West in Game 5, when Reed pulled his thigh muscle and seemed out for the series; instead of capitalizing on a double-digit lead and reeling off an easy win, the Lakers committed 19 second-half turnovers, and the two main scorers Chamberlain and West shot the ball only three and two times, respectively, in the entire second half and lost 107100 in what was called one of the greatest comebacks in NBA Finals history. 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