Jerry West
Edit
Enlarge Image
Post-Playing Career and NBA Executive Success
Beyond his playing days, Jerry West became a highly respected NBA executive. He played major roles in assembling multiple championship teams, both as general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers and later as a consultant for other franchises, including the Golden State Warriors. His keen eye for talent and basketball acumen significantly influenced the modern NBA landscape.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 28 May, 1938
- Age
- 81 yrs
- Occupations
- Basketball player
Basketball coach
Show all facts
- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Chelyan
- residence
- Chelyan
- Education
- West Virginia University
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- American basketball player and executive
- Net Worth 2021
- 50 million
Personal Life
West married his college sweetheart, Martha Jane Kane, in April 1960 in Morgantown, West Virginia. They had three sons: Michael, David, and Mark. The couple divorced in 1976. In 1978, he married Karen West, with whom he has two sons, Jonnie and Ryan. Jonnie West later became a basketball executive, following in his father's professional footsteps.
In January 2017, Jerry sustained a minor injury while attending a Golden State Warriors home game. Despite his age, he remains active and connected to the sport. As of recent estimates, West’s net worth is approximately $55 million. Although he is considered one of basketball’s greatest figures, his highest playing salary during his NBA career was around $90,000—a modest amount compared to modern contracts.
