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Jerry West "Laker Classic" (1972) Los Angeles Lakers Premium Poster Print - Photofile Inc. Early Vintage Baseball Originals (1960s-1970s) Ryan ChurchWhat would the L. A. Lakers be like if Jerry West never came around? He was the team's first draft pick after moving from Minneapolis; was the NBA's model guard for his entire 15 year career (1960 1974); stands third on the all time scoring average list (career 27. 0 ppg); led the 1971 72 team to a championship and the title "Greatest team of All Time"; and became the league's greatest executive, building the dominant Lakers squads of the 1980s and