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Nash Vegas Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:53 pm Post subject: Jerry West intrigued about possible return to Lakers this Summer |
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http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/02/06/warriors-owner-joe-lacob-on-jerry-wests-future-beyond-this-season-were-going-to-do-something-that-works-for-him-and-works-for-us/
Quote: | Executive board member Jerry West’s most recent contract with the Warriors is scheduled to expire this July, and as of yet there have been no serious discussions with owner Joe Lacob about an extension, both men told me recently.
Multiple sources indicated to me that West might be intrigued by an offer from the Lakers, but he also feels very connected to the Warriors’ quest for championships.
West, one of the greatest executives of all-time from his Lakers and Memphis days, has been a vital part of the Warriors’ turn-around since joining the franchise in May 2011 as an executive board member and key front-office voice.
He championed the selection of Klay Thompson in 2011, for instance, was one of the strongest voices arguing against even considering trading Thompson for Kevin Love in 2014, and held a key phone conversation with Kevin Durant in the hours before Durant decided to leave the Thunder to sign with the Warriors last summer.
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K2 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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DO IT JERRY! |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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I wonder how things are between Jerry and Magic.
PLEASE _________________ Austin Reaves
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tlim Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Time to come home, Jerry. By the time you're back, you won't have to deal with Buss Jr. |
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Deathstroke Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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DO IT JEANIE! Bring the Logo home |
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jonnybravo Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Please come back Jerry. _________________ KOBE |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Once you hit a certain age I think you start seeing the end a little bit more and I wonder if he'd love the idea of one last hurrah to come in and build the Lakers back up to championship levels-- and do so with his son and his protege along w/Mr. Laker and Luke.
What a last stop of career that could be for him. Would be an amazing story. |
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GoldenThroat Moderator
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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Mentioned this on our podcast a few days ago. I've heard his name come up a few times now.
Link, if you're interested. https://soundcloud.com/user-456873398/buss-fare
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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tlim wrote: | Time to come home, Jerry. By the time you're back, you won't have to deal with Buss Jr. |
The Buss Jrs own the Lakers, he will have to deal with them. And isn't West a part owner of the Warriors? That could certainly get sticky. But we see too many articles like these where West said that he is working on extending with the Warriors and nothing about coming to the Lakers. The title has little to do with the content. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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Aite, Zach Lowe's podcast gets bumped at the gym mang! _________________ KOBE |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:02 pm Post subject: |
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2019 wrote: | Once you hit a certain age I think you start seeing the end a little bit more and I wonder if he'd love the idea of one last hurrah to come in and build the Lakers back up to championship levels-- and do so with his son and his protege along w/Mr. Laker and Luke.
What a last stop of career that could be for him. Would be an amazing story. |
That's incredibly exciting, even if he plays kind of the consulting, advisory roles with his and Magic's input on a new GM.
That's exciting! Please, Lakers, try to look something like less of a train wreck in the front office for the next couple months! _________________ Austin Reaves
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Andre2K Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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tlim wrote: | Time to come home, Jerry. By the time you're back, you won't have to deal with Buss Jr. |
I think Phil was who he had a problem with not Buss Jr _________________ My Dream Starting 5 next Season
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | tlim wrote: | Time to come home, Jerry. By the time you're back, you won't have to deal with Buss Jr. |
The Buss Jrs own the Lakers, he will have to deal with them. And isn't West a part owner of the Warriors? That could certainly get sticky. But we see too many articles like these where West said that he is working on extending with the Warriors and nothing about coming to the Lakers. The title has little to do with the content. |
I thought he's a consultant?
Regardless, he's set them up for the next 10 years. Nothing left to do over there but watch it play out.
If his interest lies in the process of building and shaping culture, rosters, and franchises, then LA would be an amazing story to end his career. |
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bandiger Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Save this franchise Jerry mentor that son to take over asap. |
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venturalakersfan Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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2019 wrote: | venturalakersfan wrote: | tlim wrote: | Time to come home, Jerry. By the time you're back, you won't have to deal with Buss Jr. |
The Buss Jrs own the Lakers, he will have to deal with them. And isn't West a part owner of the Warriors? That could certainly get sticky. But we see too many articles like these where West said that he is working on extending with the Warriors and nothing about coming to the Lakers. The title has little to do with the content. |
I thought he's a consultant?
Regardless, he's set them up for the next 10 years. Nothing left to do over there but watch it play out.
If his interest lies in the process of building and shaping culture, rosters, and franchises, then LA would be an amazing story to end his career. |
With Curry and Durant both being FAs after this season there is a lot GS has to figure out. I would love to get Jerry here, I wonder if he is the type of dad that wouldn't want to overshadow his son? _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Get it done Jeanie!! |
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Dr. Funkbot Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Yes!!!!!!!!! _________________ R.I.P. Doc Buss |
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Lakers_Jester Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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What would happen to magic? Or would west go into the GM role? |
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2019 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers_Jester wrote: | What would happen to magic? Or would west go into the GM role? |
Magic said his interview that one thing Dr. Buss did was surround himself with the best basketball minds. He seems smart enough to know Jerry is GOAT of team building and wouldn't feel threatened by that.
Magic seems to be setting up as Mr. Laker, both on the court and off the court. His main interest may align with the business side and be angling for eventual partial ownership in the team. Maybe he'd want Jerry to come in and be the basketball ops side visionary with Luke, Mitch, Ryan and of course some of his own involvement? |
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Inspector Gadget Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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Lakers are slowing returning to prominence if West is back this summer. |
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RestEasyBlackMamba Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Magic + West at free agent meetings, please |
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Question: wasn't there some rift between Jerry and the Buss family a while back that prompted him to leave? Would Jim Buss be an impediment to Jerry coming back? I recall this having to do with Phil. Can't remember. _________________ Austin Reaves
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saetarubia Star Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hope it happens. Phil is gone and I don't think West had any issues with Jim. His son works for him.
justsomelakerfan wrote: | Question: wasn't there some rift between Jerry and the Buss family a while back that prompted him to leave? Would Jim Buss be an impediment to Jerry coming back? I recall this having to do with Phil. Can't remember. |
Yup, it had to do with Phil. West was friends with Jerry Krause and had heard many stories about Phil's mind games so wasn't keen on bringing him to the Lakers. Dr.Buss made that call. _________________ Showtime 2.0
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justsomelakerfan Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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I thought the West talk was just hot air or clickbait. But I keep hearing about it all year. We should hope GSW wins the title this season! _________________ Austin Reaves
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Now this would be the perfect acquisition |
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