Author Topic: Jerry West says he is "absolutely not going back to the Lakers" (Read 179 times)

Halu Sination · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 01:51:06 PM »

well aint this a bitch

Jerry West told columnist Doug Krikorian on Wednesday that he is "absolutely" not going to be a Lakers executive again.

Kobe Bryant has expressed interest in bringing back West, who help build four NBA champions as general manager with the Lakers including one with Bryant in 2000.

Krikorian, of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, spoke to West, the retiring general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies, after Bryant demanded the Lakers trade him.

"I'm absolutely not going back to the Lakers," West said firmly. "I'm 69 years old. I've been at this long enough. It's time for me to step permanently to the sidelines."

West called Bryant's demand "surprising," but refused to speculate on the outcome.

"I have no idea what's going on with the Lakers," he said.

http://www.dailynews.com/sports/ci_6025222

GangstaBoogy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 02:00:15 PM »

he's dead to me!

Now_Im_Not_Banned · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2007, 04:08:15 PM »

He said he's not coming back as an executive...we'd actually bring him back as a CONSULTANT. Not saying it's gunna happen, but Jerry has a big heart and it's with the Lakers regardless..