Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a detailed table of Jerry West’s NBA Finals opponents, with columns for year, opponent, result, and notes:
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–3 | First Finals appearance; lost in OT of Game 7 |
| 1963 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–2 | Second straight Finals loss to Boston |
| 1965 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–1 | West averaged 33.8 PPG; Celtics too dominant |
| 1966 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–3 | Celtics won final title of Russell era; Lakers lost Game 7 at home |
| 1968 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–2 | Another Finals loss to Boston; West averaged 31.3 PPG |
| 1969 | Boston Celtics | Celtics won 4–3 | West named Finals MVP despite loss (only time this happened) |
| 1970 | New York Knicks | Knicks won 4–3 | Willis Reed’s inspirational Game 7 return; Knicks won title |
| 1972 | New York Knicks | Lakers won 4–1 | West’s only championship; part of 69-win Lakers team |
| 1973 | New York Knicks | Knicks won 4–1 | West’s final Finals; Knicks avenged 1972 loss |
Summary:
- Finals appearances: 9
- Championships won: 1 (1972)
- Finals record: 1–8
- Finals MVP awards: 1 (1969, in a losing effort)
- Frequent opponents: Boston Celtics (6 times), New York Knicks (3 times)
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers (throughout career)