Jerry West and the Warriors.

ChickenBeckerman · Star Player Joined: 08 Jul 2012 Posts: 2060

What were all the exact moves Jerry West can be given credit for, for building that Championship team???

venturalakersfan · Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:38 am Post subject:

Jerry was a consultant, not a decision maker. He gave his input into future moves and it was reported he was a mentor to Meyers. Once he felt that Meyers was fine on his own, he moved on. No one person is responsible for personnel moves in most situations. That is one thing that is great about Warriors management, it is a team effort. If only Laker management would bring in an experienced basketball mind.
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activeverb · Retired Number Joined: 17 Jun 2006 Posts: 37470

70sdude · Star Player Joined: 05 Feb 2009 Posts: 4567

I reckon we fans - hell, all outsiders of the club's management team itself - can never know those things to an exactitude.

Bard207 · Star Player Joined: 08 Jan 2013 Posts: 7713

He was the wise person that gave his opinions.

* Was for the Monta - Bogut trade

* Was for drafting Klay Thompson

* Was against trading Klay Thompson for Kevin Love

* West was on the committee that suggested the rules changes that shifted the game away from low post play. So he had better insight than most on how rosters should be shaped for that change

* Some credit for the Warriors drafting Draymond Green in the second round

Some good reads:

Kawakami: Jerry West’s departure for the Clippers is a loss, but he helped change the Warriors

Warriors: West leaves Warriors in a good place

Jerry West on the “Giant Steps” that Brought the Warriors Here — and Where They’re Going Next

999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20266

I hate the fact he's with the clippers I loathe that organization so much. I just hope Blake has a repeat of last year performance