[VIDEO] - Footage of Jerry West

[LAClipsFan33]

Thanks...repped

[Vertical-24]

finally some intelligent feedback

Using Kobe Bryant as a benchmark, these are things I note when watching several hours of West's games/footage

Foot speed: *Frobe = | = West
Overall Quickness: West > Kobe (though *Frobe might be the same or close)
Passing: Kobe = | = West (though to be fair, I'm only watching young West)
Inside Footwork: Kobe > West
Penetrating Game: Kobe > West
In-air body control: Kobe > West
Defensive Rebounding: West > Kobe
Offensive Rebounding: West = | = Kobe
Quickness of outside shot: West > Kobe
Accuracy of outside shot: West > Kobe
Clutchness: West > Kobe
Shot blocking: West > Kobe
Pick-Pocketing: West > Kobe
1 on 1 defense: Kobe > West
Variety of inside go-to moves: Kobe > West
Variety of mid-range/outside go-to shots: West = | = Kobe
Ability to create shot: West = | = Kobe
Shot selection: West > Kobe
Ball Handling: Kobe > West

I agree with most of this, however, I do believe that Kobe > West when it comes down to mid-range/outside go-to shots...in fact I believe that's one of the areas Bryant is most brilliant at. Definitely a matter of opinion but I think it can also be argued that Bryant in his prime was actually a better pick-pocket than West (despite lower stl. statistic), especially when defending a player straight up (man-to-man). But great highlight video man, as a basketball fan, I always appreciate the older footage you dig up. Can't wait for the full video

[Poetry]

*6-9 wingspan

[franchise#3]

I love jerry west. He's one unique montherfuker.

[Legends66NBA7]

I apperciate the work man. Again, thanks a lot.

[CavaliersFTW]

I apperciate the work man. Again, thanks a lot.

NP, it's very interesting watching all the footage as I make these, I'm noticing a lot of unexpected talent that I wish I had time to showcase coming from simple roleplayers and such. The entire 1965 season Lakers look fun as hell too watch with Jim King / Walt Hazzard / Jerry West / Dick Barnett in the backcourt plus Rudy LaRusso / Elgin Baylor / Leroy Ellis / Gene Wiley working the front court. They all looked extremely polished at their positions I can't believe the Celtics were handing it too them so easily

[CavaliersFTW]

[fpliii]

watched part of it, solid for sure, bookmarked

BTW I really liked your Oscar mix (wasn't activated at the time), shared it with a couple of other boards

suggestion: since these are the guys you're doing anyway, do you think you could work towards completing the NBA 35th Anniversary Team with videos of all 11 guys (though only with highlights through the end of the 1979-80 season, since the list was announced on 10/30/80)?

could be the GOAT highlight series (again, it's probably a massive project to undertake, but it would be great if you continued with these amazing videos)

thanks again for sharing!

[9erempiree]

I enjoy this West video.

He's by far the most entertaining of guys from yester-years.

[senelcoolidge]

Nice footage. I'd rate West over Kobe. I know that's sacrilege in these parts.

[CavaliersFTW]

watched part of it, solid for sure, bookmarked

BTW I really liked your Oscar mix (wasn't activated at the time), shared it with a couple of other boards

suggestion: since these are the guys you're doing anyway, do you think you could work towards completing the NBA 35th Anniversary Team with videos of all 11 guys (though only with highlights through the end of the 1979-80 season, since the list was announced on 10/30/80)?

could be the GOAT highlight series (again, it's probably a massive project to undertake, but it would be great if you continued with these amazing videos)

thanks again for sharing!

I'll consider it, right now I'm doing the big-5 (Oscar, West, Baylor, Russell, Wilt) and I'll be saving who I've felt is the most mind blowing for last. Bill Russell is underrated as f*ck... the collection of that dude's footage IMHO is flat out nasty.

[Faptastrophe]

Thanks, CavsFTW.

His release is so fvcking awesome.

[fpliii]

I'll consider it, right now I'm doing the big-5 (Oscar, West, Baylor, Russell, Wilt) and I'll be saving who I've felt is the most mind blowing for last. Bill Russell is underrated as f*ck... the collection of that dude's footage IMHO is flat out nasty.

sounds good

thanks again, I'll share this after I watch, amazing videos

[CavaliersFTW]

Nice footage. I'd rate West over Kobe. I know that's sacrilege in these parts.

In b4 Alphawolf finds this

I think West's contributions to any team is def on par with Kobe though. They've got differences in their game but for every hit West has vs Kobe he seems to have a unique plus side as well.

[inclinerator]

nice vid next time can u put it on normal speed?