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Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of Jerry West, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
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Jerry West

That’s a strong sign of a good coach, to let an assistant participate. It shows his confidence in the coach’s ability not to have to dominate everything.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

You have to win games by scoring points, of course, so that’s important. But when you’re having nights against a good defensive team, you have to win in a different manner. You have to win a defensive-type game.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

Obviously, stats are important tools, but I think there’s something behind those things; somewhere along the way, you’ve got to try to look inside someone.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

There’s always two or three players I like, and why I like them, I can’t tell you. There’s just something about them I think would be great on a team.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

When the Warriors are on, my wife keeps away from me. I’m a rabid fan, and my language sometimes is not too good.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

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.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

The Lakers had been home to me, unlike the home I had grown up and felt apart from.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

I went a few times, but I felt there was no way that any therapist could understand my particular torment and also felt in some respects they were sicker than I was.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

I’ve been so low sometimes and when everyone else would be so high because I didn’t like myself.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

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.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

We talk about players of yesteryear, guys who could play or couldn’t play, and I think it’s ridiculous to try to even compare people… The things that you can do in basketball today that you couldn’t even do then… you can carry the ball; you walk all over the place.

– Jerry West

Jerry West

I hated to miss games… at the height of my career, I missed a lot of games due to… just a hamstring pull. And I hated sitting out. I just hated it. You play for your team, but you also play for the people who attend the games.

– Jerry West

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