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<p>Charles P. Pierce is a writer at <em>Esquire</em> and the author of four books, most recently <em>Idiot America</em>, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston with his wife but no longer his three children.</p>
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Charles P. Pierce

Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics attempts a three-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at the TD Garden on January 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Payton Pritchard Brings The Hush

Ray Ratto

(Original Caption) Lakers' Jerry West (C) is guarded closely by Celtics' Bill Russell (L) as he goes in for a layup, 3rd period, 1st game of championship playoffs of the NBA, Boston Garden (4/18). Celtics' Willie Naulls is on the right. Celtics won the game, 142-110.

Jerry West Never Left His Game

Jerry West attends a basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Portland Trail Blazersat the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 11, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jerry West Is The Basketball Hall Of Fame’s Three-Headed GOAT

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Jerry West, seen here not being angry at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: LA Clippers executive board member Jerry West attends a game between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)