American - Businessman | May 28, 1938 -
I have often wondered why I was never captain of the Lakers.
Jerry West
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At one time, we were asked to play your own man; you're responsible for your own man. And, if you were good enough and kind of a ball hawk, you helped everyone else. Now it's really much more of a team concept defensively than it was when we played.
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You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.
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In the playoffs, the best players are supposed to play better. I did. It made no difference.
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I've always been someone who has been very driven. I think my circumstances, how I grew up, hard work and work ethic are absolutely vital to any success that people might have, regardless of what they might be doing.
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A lot of people would be happy that they got through a long career and had a chance to play as many times in the finals. To me, I wanted to win for the franchise and for the people. And when you can't do that, it's devastating, particularly for someone like me.
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It's discouraging for me to come out there and watch the lack of fan support for a good team.
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I don't know anything else but the Lakers. This has certainly been more than a job for me as a player. It has certainly meant more to me than just an occupation.
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The support this city and our fans have shown the Grizzlies made my decision to stay in Memphis an easy one. Memphis deserves a championship team, and I am committed to that.
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I remember, years ago, if I had had an opportunity to leave the Lakers, I would have left for one reason: because I did not like an owner that was not telling me the truth. And it would have made no difference what they would have offered me; I would have left.
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Coaches who have been players in the league, they get so attuned to playing how they were successful and who their coaches were.
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I enjoy winning, but more importantly, I enjoy the people I'm around.
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