True to form, Bryant proved to West that he didn't come to the NBA to be known as just another prep-to-pro prodigy. He came to take over and he made it a point to let the Los Angeles Lakers boss see ...
One of the world’s greatest basketball players, he thought of himself as a loser. By Sam Dolnick After decades of the league having avoided the issue, Commissioner Adam Silver said what most people ...
In the years following the Showtime era, the Los Angeles Lakers entered unfamiliar territory — irrelevance. The once-feared juggernaut, anchored by Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy, ...
The late great Jerry West proved that he wasn't just a talented player but also a brilliant executive. He was one of the people in NBA history who had seen the game from different perspectives. As a ...
On June 12th, 2024, the legendary Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. When you think of the NBA or West Virginia, you think of "Zeke from Cabin Creek." Not only was West a tremendous basketball ...
With each basket, Stephen Curry continues to join more and more rarified air. He already owns the all-time record for 3-point makes, recently nailing his 4,000th triple. That long-range prowess, along ...
When fans recall that Jerry West is the only player in NBA history to win the Finals MVP award despite being on the losing side, they often picture a heroic effort — a player who poured his heart and ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee basketball sharpshooter Chaz Lanier has garnered a coveted national award for his stellar play on Rocky Top. Lanier was named the Jerry West Award winner live ...
The junior was one of 5 finalists for the award in 2025. MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior guard P.J. Haggerty was among 20 preseason candidates for the Jerry West Award, which is given annually to the ...
UConn junior Solo Ball was named to the preseason top-20 watch list for the Jerry West Award on Tuesday. The recognition, part of the Naismith Starting Five Awards, is annually given to the top ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Chaz Lanier of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is the 2024-25 Jerry West Award designee, as revealed Saturday afternoon, live on ESPN College GameDay. The annual ...