Erving implied that icons like Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain captivated audiences and drew attention to the game with their dominance, charisma and rivalry. Jerry West, meanwhile, embodied ...

During the 1960s, most people’s eyes were on the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain ... because the Oscar Robertson vs. Jerry West rivalry was the real deal and was also quite ...

The performance moved Celtics center Bill Russell to say, "Los Angeles has not won the championship, but Jerry West is a champion." Nine times in his 14 seasons West's Lakers made the Finals ...