re: NBA Players give Jerry West more or the same level of admiration as they give Bill Russell

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West is probably one of the 5 greatest figures in nba history. Yes he was an incredible player... And the fricking logo... But his accomplishments post career put him on the level of Auerbach as probably the two greatest GMs ever.

He is to be revered and he had a large part in building the Warriors as they are now.

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West should not be mentioned in the same sentence as the great Red Auerbach.

Auerbach is most certainly a better Coach (9 titles) while Jerry West was a failed Coach demoted to Scouting.


The myth of West as an Excecutive is based on the myth that he built Showtime when in fact it was Bill Sharman who called the shots until 1989.


Sharman oversaw the deal that got the 79 #1 pick( Magic ). Sharman made the trade to get the the 82 #1 pick (Worthy) and hired Pat Riley .


If Jerry West called the shots there would be no Showtime as he did not want Magic Johnson & was pushing ownership to take Sydney Moncrief.

Comparing West to Auerbach is absurd.