What is Jerry West Net Worth?

Jerry West Net Worth is US$ 60 Million as of January 2023.

Net Worth US$ 60 Million
Full NameJerome Alan West
Born: May 28, 1938 (86 Years)
Gender Male 
Height 6′ 3″
Horoscope Gemini
Country of Origin West Virginia, The US
Source of Wealth Basketball executive and former basketball player 
Marital Status Married 
Spouse(s) Martha Jane Kane (m. 1960 – div. 1976) Kristine Karen Bua (m. 1978)
ChildrenJonnie West, Ryan West, Michael West, Mark West David West
Famous For Professional Basketball Player

Biography

Jerome Alan West was born on May 28, 1938. His name is Jerome Alan West, but he is highly recognized by his professional name Jerry West. Jerry was born and raised in Chelyan, West Virginia, United States. However, Jerry came from an impoverished family background where his family struggled a lot because of financial needs. West father does not work in a prominent position at any reputed company. His father works in the coal mine as a small electrician, and his mother is also a housewife.

West always mentions that he has a very struggling and aggressive childhood which is different from other rich kids. He starts his career as a Basketball player. At high school, jerry gets a glimpse of his basketball talent which further gives him tremendous success.

Timeline

1952

Jerry entered high school, where he knew about his basketball talent. After participating in college teams, Jerry earns many rewards and sets many records. This was the beginning of his great success.

1956

In 1956, Jerry graduated high school and got many opportunities at different universities. However, he decides to stay in his town and study there.

1960

These years are the most achievable in Jerry’s life. He plays for his teams and gets successful in winning trophies. During the years, Jerry set many records and broke many records, Which gave him different recognition in the basketball world.

1964

Jerry made himself available for the 1960 NBA draft.

1968

By showing his skills and talent, Jerry becomes a Leader of the lakers. From 1966 to 1967 NBA season, we saw jerry paling only 66 games due to his significant injury.

1977

During these years, Jerry becomes the most valuable and game-winning champion for the NBA team. From 1969 to 1970, the NBA season under a new coach started with a big shock when Chamberlain seriously injured his knee and failed to play for the whole season.

1974

After all, there were injured years where Jerry failed to play, all pointing towards ending his career. But after that, Jerry started playing again and achieved so many wins. These years become the late success and twilight years in jerry West’s life.

1974

Jerry decided to take retirement in 1974, but after retirement, he never tops his love for basketball. After his retirement, Jerry West start working as a Lakers’ head coach for three seasons.

Early Life

Jerry was brought up in West Virginia. He belongs to an impoverished family who struggles to fulfill their financial needs. Jerry’s family is enormous, with six siblings, and jerry is the fifth of that six children.

Jerry spends his whole childhood struggling with basic needs, unlike rich kids. He has a very aggressive youth because of his father’s behavior towards him. After his Brother died in the Korean War, Jerry goes through a difficult patch.

Jerry has known about his skills related to basketball since he was in high school. He played basketball in high school and won many matches. After his school was over, jerry went to East Bank high school. There he gets a chance to play basketball under coach duke Shaver. After that, Jerry became the first-year team captain, and his basketball success started.

Career  

Jerry West started his career in high school by playing basketball for his high school team and won many matches. He graduated from East Bank High school, and approximately sixty universities offered him further education. But jerry choose to stay in his hometown and do further study at West Virginia University.

In his first year, Jerry was one of the players of the WVU freshman squad, where he achieved a perfect record for the season. Further, he won many matches, and their achievements earned him multiple honors among all Americans.

When Jerry was in his final year, he scored 26.6  points per game & grabbed 12.3  rebounds per game. He and his teams even won the gold medal.

In one game, he broke his nose, but he continued to play rather than quit, showing his passion for basketball.

Jerry was also honored with many Awards; Jerry also took part in the Olympics and won a gold medal.

Jerry West Net Worth

Net Worth in 2023$60 Million
Net Worth in 2022$55 Million
Net Worth in 2021$50 Million
Net Worth in 2020$45 Million
Net Worth in 2019$41 Million
Net Worth in 2018$37 Million

Highlights 

Here is sort of the best highlights of  Jerry West’s career:

  • Won one championship (1972)
  • Won two NBA titles (2015 and 2017)
  • A couple of NBA Executive of the Year awards (1995 and 2004)
  • Retirement  (1974)

Favorite Quotes from Jerry West

Favorite Quote 1 from Jerry West

“Fear of failure, it’s the greatest motivational tool. It drives me and drives me and drives me.”

– Jerry West
Favorite Quote 2 from Jerry West

“When it’s time for me to walk away from something, I walk away from it. My mind, my body, my conscience tell me that enough is enough.”

– Jerry West
Favorite Quote 3 from Jerry West

“I’ve seen a lot in my life. I’ve seen a lot of winning. I’ve seen a lot of testing times. You find out what you’re made of when you’re tested, OK?” 

– Jerry West.
Favorite Quote 4 from Jerry West

“You need lofty goals. Then cement it with a great work ethic.” 

– Jerry West
Favorite Quote 5 from Jerry West

“Confidence is a lot of this game or any game. If you don’t think you can, you won’t.” 

– Jerry West

Key Life Lessons from Jerry West  

We now know everything about Jerry West and his net worth. Let’s look at some of his lessons. 

1. Smile, laugh, and be pleasant

2. Be kind

3. Live life fully

4. Never Give up on your dreams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the age of Jerry West? 

As of 2022, Jerry West is 84 Years old famous professional basketball player. His birth date is May 28, 1938. 

What is the net worth of Jerry West?

Jerry is a renowned celebrity basketball player with a US$ 60 Million net worth.  

How tall is Jerry West?

Jerry West is a professional and retired basketball player who stands 1.91 m tall. 

 Summary 

Jerry West was born and raised in an impoverished family. While his family struggled with financial needs, his father worked at a coal mill. Jerry spends his whole childhood very aggressively and in very critical condition. Jerry gets a glimpse of his basketball skills in high school. He played basketball in high school and also won many matches. After graduation, Jerry got many offers from different universities, but he chose to stay in his city and study there.

After high school, Jerry got many opportunities to prove himself and make his brand image. He set many records with his performance and broke many records, leading him to a very successful career. After achieving all this fame, one day, Jerry West decided to retire, and he retired in 1974. But Jerry never stopped working after his retirement. He started as a coach and trained many other players to make their careers successful.