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On this date in in 1972, “Mr. Clutch” himself, Jerry West, sank a last-second, 20-foot jumper to lead the West team to a 112-110 All-Star victory over the East, as he garnered MVP honors. The Lakers star and Hall-of-Famer made a whopping 14 All-Star game appearances over the course of his career.
Got a great basketball blog post that you want to see featured on Hoops Rumors? Send it to Zach at HoopsLinks@gmail.com. Here’s this week’s look around the basketball blogosphere…
- Green Street wonders if the Celtics can pattern themselves after the Hawks.
- Slam Dunk Zone gives credit to Tim Duncan.
- Raptors HQ examines Toronto’s defensive woes.
- Swish Appeal runs down WNBA free agency.
- Sonics Rising shows some love for Danny Fortson.
- OT Nation sizes up four trade candidates.