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adkindo Retired Number
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 40345 Location: Dirty South
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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2019 wrote: | adkindo wrote: | I love Jerry West.....I was raised to almost defend Jerry West's name with fists if needed. He is the greatest NBA executive to ever live!
That said, Jerry West is 80 years old, and it would be terrible for West if he even tried to take on that position. West is a perfectionist....he lives and dies with every transaction, every game, etc. when it is his responsibility. Jerry West could easily have a GM job if he wanted one and was capable of performing at a high level in the role. West is great at what he does right now....a very part time consultant. It would be irresponsible for Jeanie to even ask him to take on a full time role. |
I think everyone is saying to bring him in as a special advisor/consultant role.
I hope nobody thinks he should be POBO or GM. But get a guy like David Griffin and let West consult |
ok, I am fine with that, but I think Jerry would have a hard time leaving before he feels he has completed things with the Clippers.
West is one of the only people that could give this FO instant credibility. |
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Huey Lewis & The News Star Player
Joined: 18 Dec 2015 Posts: 5234 Location: So what's the uh...topic of discussion?
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2019 Franchise Player
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 10786
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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adkindo wrote: | 2019 wrote: | adkindo wrote: | I love Jerry West.....I was raised to almost defend Jerry West's name with fists if needed. He is the greatest NBA executive to ever live!
That said, Jerry West is 80 years old, and it would be terrible for West if he even tried to take on that position. West is a perfectionist....he lives and dies with every transaction, every game, etc. when it is his responsibility. Jerry West could easily have a GM job if he wanted one and was capable of performing at a high level in the role. West is great at what he does right now....a very part time consultant. It would be irresponsible for Jeanie to even ask him to take on a full time role. |
I think everyone is saying to bring him in as a special advisor/consultant role.
I hope nobody thinks he should be POBO or GM. But get a guy like David Griffin and let West consult |
ok, I am fine with that, but I think Jerry would have a hard time leaving before he feels he has completed things with the Clippers.
West is one of the only people that could give this FO instant credibility. |
I think we need coalition of guys who bring respect:
Jerry West - Special Advisor
David Griffin- President BO & GM
Ryan West- Assistant GM
Jesse Buss- VP BO & Scouting
Jay Wright or Monty Williams- Head Coach |
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pjiddy Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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Jerry West is not coming to this mess. You don't think he sees what's going on from afar? Jeanie and Klutch are still here. Until they're both gone, this place will continue to be chaos. The Clippers situation is infinitely more appealing. |
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saetarubia Star Player
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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I wish we'd get him. But I don't think Jeannie ever got over some personal issues involving West and Phil. _________________ Showtime 2.0 |
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Stumpy25 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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pjiddy wrote: | Jerry West is not coming to this mess. You don't think he sees what's going on from afar? Jeanie and Klutch are still here. Until they're both gone, this place will continue to be chaos. The Clippers situation is infinitely more appealing. |
I agree unless Jeanne gets on her knees and prays to West, and even so why woud West do such a thing. Jerry West is not a back stabber, he's loyal to his owner. |
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adkindo Retired Number
Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Posts: 40345 Location: Dirty South
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Stumpy25 wrote: | pjiddy wrote: | Jerry West is not coming to this mess. You don't think he sees what's going on from afar? Jeanie and Klutch are still here. Until they're both gone, this place will continue to be chaos. The Clippers situation is infinitely more appealing. |
I agree unless Jeanne gets on her knees and prays to West, and even so why woud West do such a thing. Jerry West is not a back stabber, he's loyal to his owner. |
glad you did not take that in another direction |
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The Maverick Starting Rotation
Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 842 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2019 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Don't see the big deal about his age. He still grasps the game as well as anyone at the highest level and he looks as healthy as ever. _________________
ocho wrote: | Shaq's injury is like Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy."
Lotta hype. Takes forever. Date keeps getting pushed back. Finally happens, and it sucks. |
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Joe Pesci Star Player
Joined: 15 Oct 2017 Posts: 3885
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:54 am Post subject: Re: Jerry West |
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ShowtimeDynasty_24/7 wrote: | Please save us. |
Amen. _________________ A creative scorer, a wing defender, and a shooter. |
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KingKobe20 Franchise Player
Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 18577 Location: L.A County, 26 miles away from Staples Center
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:21 am Post subject: |
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The Maverick wrote: | Don't see the big deal about his age. He still grasps the game as well as anyone at the highest level and he looks as healthy as ever. |
I’d quickly give Jerry the keys to the kingdom if he’d be willing to comeback.
Magic basically choose to step down due to lifestyle choices. Jerry at the age of 80 is basically going to want to continue doing the same. There’s a reason he hasn't been hired in a more hands on role as President from any other ball club these past couple seasons.
He’s enjoying life operating in the background. |
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lakid Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:22 am Post subject: |
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Sell the factor of working with his son
If Jeannie can pull her head out of her ass and realize that she's turned this great organization into a soap opera circus since taking over she will recognize that there is only 1 move that she can make to turn this around and bring respectability back to this organization: Bring back the Logo
I'm sure West would clean house and get rid of the Klutch takeover of this organization which is what we need more than anything |
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CabinCreek44 Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:22 am Post subject: |
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If Jeanie blows this layup again...or doesn't at least have serious conversation(s) with the man in an attempt to bring him back...then she should sell the team.
The team belongs to the Buss family and I respect that 100%. But it is also a public trust in a way. In recent years the reputation of the org has taken a well-earned public relations beating, and there are certainly fans who have moved on and found other ways to occupy their time.
Nothing lasts forever. The Buss family today is living off the goodwill that Dr. Buss built and EARNED with his stewardship of the team. The rest of the family have not earned the same level of respect, to say the least.
Jeanie can't afford to be wrong now. She has to at least reach out to Jerry West and see if she can get him back into the fold.
We all know Jerry is a senior citizen and won't be in the office every day and running things for 10 or 20 years. That isn't the point. The respect he has in the league is firmly established, and there is no one currently in the Lakers org who can say that. They have to make the call and if he's interested they have to bring him back. |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22244 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:46 am Post subject: |
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Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | https://i.imgur.com/pjuMhT9.jpg |
The greatest to ever do it.
Come back home, Jerry!!! |
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€H£M£$TR¥ Star Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Logo doesn’t give up. Even through all the disrespect the organization has given him, he’s the only one that would forgive the Lakers. And he wouldn’t give up, because this is his depth. All it would take is a real phone call to level with the man and say “Magic abandoned me (Jeanie) and I got no one else to turn to. We need you Jerry, and I apologize for not handing you my father’s franchise in trust from the start.” You give that man the respect he deserves, and he will set us on the right basketball path. Damn Space Jam 2 _________________ DEAR BASKETBALL |
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999 Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 5:41 am Post subject: |
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i Want west to leave the clippers and join the lakers. I just want to see the clippers franchise crumble and die |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
Joined: 12 Apr 2002 Posts: 17065
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:14 am Post subject: |
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€H£M£$TR¥ wrote: | Logo doesn’t give up. Even through all the disrespect the organization has given him, he’s the only one that would forgive the Lakers. And he wouldn’t give up, because this is his depth. All it would take is a real phone call to level with the man and say “Magic abandoned me (Jeanie) and I got no one else to turn to. We need you Jerry, and I apologize for not handing you my father’s franchise in trust from the start.” You give that man the respect he deserves, and he will set us on the right basketball path. Damn Space Jam 2 |
The man quit the team 19 years ago over money after drawing a check from the franchise for 40 consecutive years. Despite the fact that they gave him a "no show" job for 2 years (1980-82) and hired his son, Ryan, when Memphis ran him out and presumably will hire Jonnie West when the Dubs fire him.
However you spin it, the Lakers have been very, very good to Jerry West. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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danzag Franchise Player
Joined: 28 Apr 2013 Posts: 22244 Location: Brazil
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Dr. Laker wrote: | €H£M£$TR¥ wrote: | Logo doesn’t give up. Even through all the disrespect the organization has given him, he’s the only one that would forgive the Lakers. And he wouldn’t give up, because this is his depth. All it would take is a real phone call to level with the man and say “Magic abandoned me (Jeanie) and I got no one else to turn to. We need you Jerry, and I apologize for not handing you my father’s franchise in trust from the start.” You give that man the respect he deserves, and he will set us on the right basketball path. Damn Space Jam 2 |
The man quit the team 19 years ago over money after drawing a check from the franchise for 40 consecutive years. Despite the fact that they gave him a "no show" job for 2 years (1980-82) and hired his son, Ryan, when Memphis ran him out and presumably will hire Jonnie West when the Dubs fire him.
However you spin it, the Lakers have been very, very good to Jerry West. |
Jerry West left the Lakers because of a power struggle between him and Phil. It was nothing to do with money |
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:24 am Post subject: |
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danzag wrote: | Dr. Laker wrote: | €H£M£$TR¥ wrote: | Logo doesn’t give up. Even through all the disrespect the organization has given him, he’s the only one that would forgive the Lakers. And he wouldn’t give up, because this is his depth. All it would take is a real phone call to level with the man and say “Magic abandoned me (Jeanie) and I got no one else to turn to. We need you Jerry, and I apologize for not handing you my father’s franchise in trust from the start.” You give that man the respect he deserves, and he will set us on the right basketball path. Damn Space Jam 2 |
The man quit the team 19 years ago over money after drawing a check from the franchise for 40 consecutive years. Despite the fact that they gave him a "no show" job for 2 years (1980-82) and hired his son, Ryan, when Memphis ran him out and presumably will hire Jonnie West when the Dubs fire him.
However you spin it, the Lakers have been very, very good to Jerry West. |
Jerry West left the Lakers because of a power struggle between him and Phil. It was nothing to do with money |
Jerry left because he felt Dr. Buss promised him a bonus for winning the 2000 Championship and Dr. Buss recalled no such promise. Jerry was also in the middle-tier (salary wise) of GM's and felt disrespected because Buss didn't pay him more. The bonus was supposed to make up for it and didn't come . . . but Phil got a $2 million bonus and West couldn't live with that. _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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Bishop* Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:34 am Post subject: |
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If Jerry Comes Luke Stays!!! He can get the ear of Lebron he is a proven winner. This will be a blessing in disguise if Jerry comes. |
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Bishop* Starting Rotation
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Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 6:38 am Post subject: |
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pjiddy wrote: | Jerry West is not coming to this mess. You don't think he sees what's going on from afar? Jeanie and Klutch are still here. Until they're both gone, this place will continue to be chaos. The Clippers situation is infinitely more appealing. |
If Jeanie puts away her pride and asks Jerry I believe it will mean she is ready to let him run things. Jerry is the kind of guy that can cool off Klutch because he commands that much respect across the league. He is the only one that can help us now. |
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Jordan-esque Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Hmmmm _________________
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Dr. Laker Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:52 am Post subject: |
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Jordan-esque wrote: | Hmmmm |
I guess he's glad he left this "(bleep) show." _________________ On Lakersground, a concern troll is someone who is a fan of another team, but pretends to be a Lakers fan with "concerns". |
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governator Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Magic, now Jerry... sigh, still love them tho |
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hydrohead Star Player
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panamaniac Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 10:00 am Post subject: |
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I don't put much stock on the (bleep) show comment. That's just West trying to be a salesperson. It's just too bad he was throwing rocks from a glass house. |
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