You can't ever totally know what's inside of someone else, or see the kind of will someone like Magic has. You have to rely on your instincts to find people who hate losing and know how to win.
Jerry WestI always wanted the ball in my hands with a game on the line, as I think any real competitor does.
Jerry West[The NBA] used to be a small band of basketball groupies. Now there are a lot more corporate-type people working in the league.
Jerry WestWhen it's time for me to walk away from something, I walk away from it. My mind, my body, my conscience tell me that enough is enough.
Jerry West