Best of B.S.: Jerry West on the ’72 Lakers, the Heat, and Win Streaks
An NBA legend and member of the 1972 Lakers team that won 33 straight games, Jerry West talks to Bill Simmons about how the league was different during each streak, what West thinks of LeBron James, and whether he is rooting for his old team’s record to be broken.
Filed Under: Grantland Channel, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, NBA
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