Background
West, Jerry Alan was born on May 28, 1938 in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. Son of Howard Stewart and Cecil Sue (Creasey) W.
professional executive basketball player
West, Jerry Alan was born on May 28, 1938 in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. Son of Howard Stewart and Cecil Sue (Creasey) W.
Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1960. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), West Virginia Wesleyan College. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), West Virginia University, 2006.
Member, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association, 1960-1974; coach, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association, 1976-1979; special consultant, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association, 1979-1982; general manager, Los Angeles Lakers, National Basketball Association, 1982-1994; executive vice president basketball operations, L. A. Lakers, since 1994; member first team, National Basketball Association All-Star Team, 1962-1967, 70-73; member second team, National Basketball Association All-Star Team, 1968, 69. Member National Basketball Association champion Los Angeles Lakers, 1972.
Married Martha Jane Kane, May, 1960 (divorced 1977). Children: David, Michael, Mark. Married Karen Christine Bua, May 28, 1978.
1 son, Ryan.