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.
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.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 28 May, 1938 |
| Age: | 81 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player Basketball coach |
| 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 |
