Jumpman History

JR Rider & Kevin Garnett talk about the time a young KG made the mistake of talking trash in front of MJ 😅

Tounde Yessoufou has been the breakout star of the World Team at the Nike Hoop Summit — a freak athlete with a more polished offensive game than expected. Baylor’s getting a day-one impact guy with major upside.

TOUNDE YESSOUFOU✍️✍️

On this day, 35 years ago... Michael Jordan went OFF for a career high 69 points! 🔥

Jamal Crawford turns 45 today! 🎂 #NBABDAY Look back at some of the greatest highlights from his career.

The 🐐‼️ #HappyBirthday #MichaelJordan

“When I went from Mike Jordan to Michael Jordan” 🐐

Happy Birthday to the GOAT @Jumpman23 ‼️ 🐐🏆 #PoetryInMotion #JumpmanHistory

GOAT talk 🗣🗣

Happy Birthday, MJ 🐐

40 YEARS AGO... Dream. MJ. Chuck. All top 5 picks in the 1984 NBA Draft 🌟

On this day: June 20, 1993: 🏆🏆🏆

🏆🏆🏆 - June 20, 1993 Our first three-peat.

Remembering the great Jerry West.

“It’s not new to me”

26 YEARS AGO TODAY… Michael Jordan put on a masterful finish in Game 6 of the NBA Finals with a layup, a steal and ‘The Last Shot’ to win 🏆 #6 in his final game with the @chicagobulls!

I met Jerry West for the first time in 1979 at the Forum where he introduced me to Bill Sharman, Chick Hearn, and then Laker owner Jack Kent Cooke. My father, agent and I negotiated over lunch then Jerry took me to the locker room to show me my Lakers jersey. I started to cry and Jerry explained to me the expectation of wearing the purple and gold, how he saw my role, and how he envisioned me fitting into the organization. I’ll never forget that moment.   When training camp began, he gave me so many golden nuggets and really critiqued every facet of my game. After every practice he would give me notes on how I could get better and those sessions carried over to the regular season. Once a week we went over what I needed to improve and how I could dominate in the league. Those meetings meant everything to me because I learned so much from him.   We had a basketball camp in Hawaii called the Jerry West Magic Johnson Fantasy Camp for 20 years. At the camp we shared every meal together and that’s when we really bonded and solidified our great friendship outside of the Lakers. Jerry West was more than a general manager, he was a great friend and confidante. He was there in my highest moments, winning 5 NBA Championships, and in my lowest moment when I announced my HIV diagnosis and we cried together for hours in his office.   Every time I achieved a goal or crossed a milestone, one of the first calls I received was from Jerry West. When I started my business, was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame, was named Lakers President of Basketball Operations – he would always pick up the phone and give me a personalized call to congratulate me.    Beyond his basketball accolades as a basketball player and NBA executive, Jerry West was a great man, a leader of men, fiercely loved his family and friends, and despite holding jobs with other franchises, he was a Lakers fan for life. Laker Nation, the only reason we have 17 NBA championships is because of Jerry West and his expertise drafting players, trading for players, and hiring the right coaches. Today is a sad day for basketball fans and sports fans across the globe.   Cookie and I are just devastated and continue to lift up his beautiful wife Karen; sons David, Mark, Michael, Ryan and Jonnie, extended family, and loved ones in prayer.

May my all time first team shooting guard rest in peace knowing he paved the way for defining greatness on the hardwood, excellence in the front office and living life his way. Jerry is one of one and claims the right to be the logo forever. My condolences to his family. Doc

Oscar Robertson issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Jerry West.

USA Basketball mourns the loss of basketball icon Jerry West. West won gold medals with the 1959 U.S. Pan American Games Team & the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team. He went into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 & again as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team in 2010. He will be enshrined for a third time later this year as a contributor. usab.com/news/2024/06/u…

Michael Jordan on the passing of NBA Legend Jerry West: