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Jerry West Retired

Guard · Los Angeles Lakers · 6'4", 195 lb · Drafted 1960
1× NBA ChampionHall of FameLos Angeles Lakers
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In short

Jerry West is a retired guard and Hall of Famer who starred for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series. Career averages: 27 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

Scoring map · Jerry’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 32% · Top of key 3 14%
Rim — 32% of scoring, 27% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 6% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 13% of scoring, 13% of shotsTop of key 3 — 14% of scoring, 14% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 11% of scoring, 11% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 5% of scoring, 7% of shotsPaint — 9% of scoring, 11% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim32%
  • Top of key 314%
  • Wing 3 (L)13%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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The West Story — narrated
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Jerry West is one of the NBA's all-time greats. The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.

Over a Hall of Fame career he averaged 27 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists and won 1 championship.

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Career avg
27 ppg
Guard
Rebounds
5.8 rpg
career
Assists
6.7 apg
career
Titles
1× champion
Los Angeles Lakers
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Jerry West is a retired Hall of Fame guard, most iconic with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.

He retired with career averages of 27 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.

Sources: Career figures: Basketball-Reference / NBA.com. Role ratings: Balladex characterization.

BEYOND THE GAME

Legacy

The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.

PERSONALITY

The person

A Hall of Fame guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Hall of Fame guard
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
90/100
Scoring88
Playmaking67
Rebounding55
Perimeter D56
Rim protection30
Spacing60
Athleticism71
Clutch66
Hall of FameLos Angeles Lakers1960 draft
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The legacy

West is enshrined in the Hall of Fame. The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Career PPG
27
per game
Career RPG
5.8
per game
Career APG
6.7
per game

Where he sits in history

LegacyThe Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.
Titles1× NBA champion with a Hall of Fame career.

Hardware

1×
NBA Champion
1×
Finals MVP
14×
NBA All-Star
HOF
Hall of Fame
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Retired

A Hall of Fame guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend.

Jerry West's place in history is settled: The Logo — Finals MVP even in a losing series.

Contract

Status
Retired · Hall of Fame
Bottom line

An all-time great — 1× champion and Los Angeles Lakers icon.

FAQ

Quick answers

What were Jerry West's career averages?

Jerry West averaged 27 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game over his career.

Is Jerry West in the Hall of Fame?

Yes — Jerry West is enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and won 1 NBA championship.