Mr.Bottomtooth
05-31-2007, 01:19 PM
West 'absolutely' not returning
Article Last Updated: 05/30/2007 10:35:05 PM PDT
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
Article Last Updated: 05/30/2007 10:35:05 PM PDT
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