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Why Was Jerry West "Mr. Clutch"

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by SacTown, Jun 10, 2012.

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  1. SacTown

    SacTown Member

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    This is a stat I was not aware of, but after doing some research, I read that Jerry West went to the NBA finals 9 times. And he lost 8 of them. 1-9 in the NBA finals. :eek:
     
    #1 SacTown, Jun 10, 2012
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    It was a different era . . .

    Rocket River
    *chuckle*
     
    #2 Rocket River, Jun 10, 2012
  3. RedNation

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    If he went 9 times, and lost 8, how is that 1-9?
     
    #3 RedNation, Jun 10, 2012
  4. WinorLoseMate

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    How is it not?
     
    #4 WinorLoseMate, Jun 10, 2012
  5. RedRedemption

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    How dare you bring your fancy logicz in this thread?
     
    #5 RedRedemption, Jun 10, 2012
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    Not sure if serious. Just in case though:

    1-9 means one win and nine losses.

    1-8 means one win and 8 losses

    1/9 means one win in nine tries :)
     
    #6 RedNation, Jun 10, 2012
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    Because he is a laker. lakers are allowed to choke yet called clutch. ;)
     
    #7 jlwee, Jun 10, 2012
  8. SacTown

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    1 out of 9 is what I meant. Good catch! I never watched him play but I guess the Celtics beat them 8 times in the finals. It's just a stat I've never heard mentioned before.
     
    #8 SacTown, Jun 10, 2012
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    Have you heard the good news?

    You don't have to wonder any longer. All your answers are in The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons.
     
    #9 Garner, Jun 10, 2012
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