In one of the greatest Finals the NBA has ever seen, Jerry West’s Lakers ran straight into their old nemesis. The Celtics ...

Elgin Baylor. West acknowledged that without the presence and influence of Baylor, the Lakers wouldn't be where they are today. Jerry had always admired Elg's talent and work ethic as a player.

It was an Elgin. "And that's what he named me after," said Baylor, no doubt relieved that ... 38.3 and 34 points. He had Jerry West as a teammate starting that first year, and they formed the ...

Leading the charge for that era of Lakers basketball were Elgin Baylor and Jerry West, one of the most iconic duos in the franchise's lore. West, of course, is one of the most iconic figures in ...