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 West's No. 44 jersey has been retired by the Lakers. Vitals: Accomplished basketball player and executive for the Lakers; two-time All-American at West Virginia University; gold medal winner at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome; member of the NBA’s 50th anniversary all-time team. Nicknames: Mr. Clutch (for his scoring ability in pressure situations); Zeke from Cabin Creek (for the creek near his birthplace); and The Logo (his dribble is silhouetted in the NBA logo). BY THE NUMBERS Basketball 25,192: Points scored during 14 NBA regular seasons, the most in Lakers history. 46.3: Points per game during 1965 Western Division finals, the highest average in any NBA playoff series. 14: All-Star Game appearances. 10: Selections to All-NBA team. 44: Jersey number (retired). Golf 3: Career holes-in-one, including two at Bel-Air Country Club. 5: Current handicap. +3: Lowest handicap 63: Lowest career round, at Bel-Air. ALSO SEE: Straight shooter: West passionate about helping L.A. in new role Behind-the-scenes video with West at Riviera Country Club What West and the Northern Trust brass hope to achieve for 2010 |
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