Jerry West's Impact on the Golden State Warriors Dynasty

Jerry West's Tenure with the Warriors

Freeing Up Steph Curry

Jerry West played a pivotal role in shaping the Golden State Warriors into a dominant dynasty. One of his key contributions was freeing up Steph Curry, allowing him to play to his full potential and become one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

Drafting Klay Thompson

West also played a crucial role in drafting Klay Thompson in 2011. Thompson became a key part of the Warriors' "Splash Brothers" duo alongside Curry, helping to establish the team as a formidable force in the Western Conference.

West's Legacy in Basketball

Jerry West was part of two Warriors championship teams in 2015 and 2017, bringing his total NBA titles as an executive to eight. In total, he participated in 21 NBA Finals, winning eight titles (one as a player and seven as a GM/executive).

West's contributions to the NBA extend beyond the Warriors. He was a legendary player for the Los Angeles Lakers and later became a successful general manager for the Memphis Grizzlies and Clippers. He is considered one of the greatest basketball minds of all time.