Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (1976-1979) Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West drives the ball past San Francisco Warriors' Ron Williams March 11, 1970 in Los Angeles. West, part of seven NBA championships in four decades as a player, coach and executive with the Lakers, will retire Monday, August 7, 2000. The Los Angeles Times, citing unidentified league and team sources, said West, now executive vice president, will continue as a consultant. (AP Photo)