Stephen A. Smith recalls his first conversation with Jerry West & honors the NBA logo | First Take

On First Take, Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo join Molly Qerim to discuss Jerry West's life and legacy and recount his famous NBA logo.

[jch]

One thing about Jerry is that eventhough he lost 8 finals before he ever won one- he won 8 titles as an executive! I always loved that that came full circle for him and was blessed with the title as the greatest executive ever! RIP Jerry West!

[kthekid]

Mr West was one of the most humble guys. RIP to one of the greatest players ever and a great basketball mind

[kroixhanna]

This ruined my day. I love Jerry so much. I’m a Gen Z and I can personally say the man was underrated. He was absolutely phenomenal. Changing narratives during and after he played. His impact goes beyond the sport. RIP Jerry West. The Logo 🙏🏽🏆.

[Dtown]

Time for the next generation to step up. Our OGs are passing away

[LemorrisAz]

Im older, late 50s. Its a thing that as you get in my age range. Those you look up to pass indicate your time is coming. I pray for 86. Ya feel me? Aging is the hardest part of life.

[dand]

His book sort of changed my life back when I was reading it... Thanks Jerry West for being an inspiration 🙏

[aydantheyoutubeking]

RIP my man 😭😪😪😪😭😭😭 no words it also feels like you’ve always been around . Also thank you for your work. And for getting the players you did and believing in their talent say hi to Kobe and everybody else for us 😭😭😭😭😭😭 also you will forever be the logo. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Andrew-iwnk]

RIP MR. WEST !!! Thank you, a Genuine Human Being, Unique,
The NBA WOULDN'T BE WHAT IT IS today, without your You were a true legend...

[duskopopov]

As a lifelong Celtics fan I've got the utmost respect for Mr West, I don't know if you'll EVER find a more fierce competitor than " Mr Clutch " R.I.P.

[icelugedoctor]

He was on a podcast just last year. Still sharp and knew the game and players intimately.

[Gare]

"I'm brilliant because I know I'm not, and learn from those who are." Wow I really like that

[ivanromero]

Rest in peace this legend will never be forgotten ❤

[lionelturner]

Good bless his soul. RIP. He was an Icon for us here in Los Angeles and all over the basketball world.

[BlkDiesel]

The Logo, The Architect, The Olympian, The Champion and The Lakers Legend. Arguably, the best NBA executive to ever do it...JERRY WEST didn't just play basketball...HE WAS BASKETBALL! He personified greatness on all levels of the game. I do believe that he gets left out of many conversations as one of the best 2 guards of all time because of when he played and not winning enough in the Finals.

Jerry "Logo" West played 14 years and averaged 25 PTS 5 ASSISTS AND 4 REBOUNDS FOR HIS CAREER. 12X ALLSTAR 5X ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM, TOP 75 OF ALL TIME. And after he retired he then became a legendary executive and consultant to many teams. Also, you couldn't find a CLASSIER MAN. The NBA world has lost a great, great ambassador for the game and a great man JERRY "LOGO" WEST...MAY YOU R.I.PARADISE SIR...FLOWERZ BEEN GIVEN!

[dylanhowell]

Man… RIP Jerry West. Legend… just a legend. The nba wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him.

[birdynumnum]

*Jerry, a class act all the way. Rest in Power legend.*

[supernotnatural]

11 months ago Kareem & Jerry West had an Q&A. Imagine being Kareem, watching everyone u were part of dying.

[czesherkat]

He’s been for quite some time the greatest Laker ever, with a major hand in 11 titles for the franchise

[antonybrown]

Forever connected with Kobe...kobe died in 2020 Jerry 2024 which =44 Rip Jerry ❤ Legends

[BigFLABoyy]

Why did molly say it like that to end the segment