Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1960$0.01MB
Lakers Debut
West starts his NBA career with the Lakers.
1969$0.5M+4900%A
NBA Finals MVP
Wins the NBA Finals MVP award despite losing.
1972$1M+100%A
NBA Champion
Wins his only NBA championship with the Lakers.
1974$1.5M+50%A
Retires from NBA
Retires from playing professional basketball.
1982$5M+233%A
Lakers Executive
Becomes the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.
1995$10M+100%A
Executive of the Year
Wins the NBA Executive of the Year award.
2002$25M+150%A
Helps Lakers Dynasty
Contributes to another Lakers dynasty as an executive.
2017$40M+60%A
Joins Clippers
Joins the Los Angeles Clippers as an executive board member.
2024$50M+25%A
Passing
Jerry West passes away, leaving a legacy of basketball excellence as a player and executive.
2026$50MA
NBA Legend
West's legacy endures as an NBA icon, 'The Logo,' and one of the greatest players ever.
Last updated: February 25, 2026