West by West: My Charmed, Tormented LifeHe is one of basketball's towering figures: "Mr. Clutch," who mesmerized his opponents and fans. The coach who began the Lakers' resurgence in the 1970s. The general manager who helped bring "Showtime" to Los Angeles, creating a championship-winning force that continues to this day. Now, for the first time, the legendary Jerry West tells his story-from his tough childhood in West Virginia, to his unbelievable college success at West Virginia University, his 40-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and his relationships with NBA legends like Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant. Unsparing in its self-assessment and honesty, West by West is far more than a sports memoir: it is a profound confession and a magnificent inspiration. |
Contents
Venturing Forth | |
Willie Ann and the Clamor for Heroes | |
Drawing the Curtain | |
What a Time It | |
Kobe Shaquille and the Summer of 1996 | |
Wilt and My Urge to Disappear | |
The Dark Spot in the Wood | |
Rebirth and the Difficulty of Becoming Elvis | |
The Ride to Rancho Santa Fe 111708 | |
SelfRecrimination | |
Dream Game | |
Seeking David | |
Epilogue | |
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