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Klone_dd Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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He's hurting in ways much deeper than we can imagine. Like he said, he was like Kobe's surrogate father for 2 years and had many conversations with Kobe that JW will, most likely, keep closely to himself.
He's always been a Laker, even though the org may not have treated him as well as they should have, and he'll always be considered a Laker. I hope he does come home one day.
No Kobe without Jerry West. I pray for him as well. |
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Goldenwest Star Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Klone_dd wrote: | He's hurting in ways much deeper than we can imagine. Like he said, he was like Kobe's surrogate father for 2 years and had many conversations with Kobe that JW will, most likely, keep closely to himself.
He's always been a Laker, even though the org may not have treated him as well as they should have, and he'll always be considered a Laker. I hope he does come home one day.
No Kobe without Jerry West. I pray for him as well. |
He should finish his career with the Lakers, it would be good for both sides. this Clippers venture shouldn't have happened - its an awkward look (like Magic with a Clippers jersey). In light of these recent events, end of the season would be a good time for the Lakers and West to make amends and finish on the right note. |
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DrDent Franchise Player
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Bring back Jerry |
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loslakersss Franchise Player
Joined: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 11853 Location: LA
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Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | Most of you guys know West's past and hard childhood. He is as mentally strong as anyone. Not suggesting this has not been hard on him, but even at 81 I think is capable of getting through the hardship. |
That's the thing that struck me the most. I read his book - a book titled My Charmed, Tormented Life - and with all the stuff he's been through to still say that this is the worst day of his life (or right there with his brother passing) shows how hard this is on him. I hope he and everyone else affected by this find their way through the pain. |
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