Dr. J vs Jerry West

[La Frescobaldi]

He wasn't even the most popular player on his team, let alone his era.

oh gosh. Take it from an old dude that was there my friend.

When Jerry West ran on the court during the pre-game announcements, the stadiums erupted like the Doors or Iron Butterfly had just walked onstage. That feeling was electric.

He was the NBA's rock star in the days when that was incredibly more important than any celebrity has been in decades. The only more popular player was Chamberlain - and that was from sheer fame, not because Wilt was liked.

[L.Kizzle]

oh gosh. Take it from an old dude that was there my friend.

When Jerry West ran on the court during the pre-game announcements, the stadiums erupted like the Doors or Iron Butterfly had just walked onstage. That feeling was electric.

He was the NBA's rock star in the days when that was incredibly more important than any celebrity has been in decades. The only more popular player was Chamberlain - and that was from sheer fame, not because Wilt was liked.

Point taken.

But was it because he was the Chandler Parsons on his day? Young West was a good looking dude.

[Cold soul]

Jerry West, but it's close.

[La Frescobaldi]

Point taken.

But was it because he was the Chandler Parsons on his day? Young West was a good looking dude.

lol

Jerry West was such a great player in all areas, that he was the model, the ideal, that coaches held up to players at all levels from pee-wee to the NBA, right up until the '90s.

[L.Kizzle]

lol

Jerry West was such a great player in all areas, that he was the model, the ideal, that coaches held up to players at all levels from pee-wee to the NBA, right up until the '90s.

No doubt, West is one of the best 10-15 players of all-time. But him looking like Chandler Parsons and not Chris Kaman helped a lot too, don't you think?

[La Frescobaldi]

No doubt, West is one of the best 10-15 players of all-time. But him looking like Chandler Parsons and not Chris Kaman helped a lot too, don't you think?

of course.

Jordan, Magic, Wilt, Kobe........ they all gotta look like movie stars if they wanna reach that level of popularity

[oarabbus]

John Havlicek wasn't a bad lookin dude either (pause)

[L.Kizzle]

John Havlicek wasn't a bad lookin dude either (pause)

He's no Jerry Lucas doe.