This stunning, portrait-style collectible is a highly sought-after trading card featuring NBA legend Jerry West, manufactured by Upper Deck in 2014. This card is part of the 2014-15 SP Authentic set and is a vintage collectible with a limited edition population of only 10 copies with a PSA 10 grade. Graded as a PSA 10 Gem Mint Condition, this card would make a valuable addition for fans and collectors of basketball memorabilia. Whether representing West Virginia, the Los Angeles Lakers, or the Golden State Warriors, this card celebrates the iconic career of Jerry West in the NBA.
Player Notes: the NBA logo is a silhouette of Jerry West… I think that gives a hint of his importance to the history and legacy of the NBA. West, known as Mr. Clutch, played 3 collegiate seasons at West Virginia, averaging 25 points and 13 rebounds per game. He was a 2x All American. His dominance got him drafted #2 overall in the 1960 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. That was a very good pick. He played his entire 14 year playing career with the Lakers, and was an All Star in all 14 seasons. He averaged 27 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for his career, and won a championship in 1972. He joined the front office of the Lakers upon his retirement and won 8 championships between 1980 and 2000. He later joined the Golden State Warriors and won 2 titles there as well. He has been elected to the Hall of Fame three times, as an Olympian, as a player, and as a general manager. He died June 12, 2024, but will never be forgotten. Legend.