Remembering The NBA Logo, Jerry West

 “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good,” the late Jerry West said. West who sadly passed away on June 6th, 2024 at the age of 86 was known for being the NBA logo due to his prolific NBA Career.

     Jerry West played 14 excellent NBA seasons, is a 12-time All-NBA guard, and was a member of the 50th and 75th anniversary teams. Throughout Jerry’s career, he earned the nickname “Mr. Clutch” for his clutch performances not only on the field but in the front office as well.

     West started to help shape the NBA when he was drafted second overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1960. West since that time has been a player, the general manager of the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies, and a consultant for the Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Clippers. Throughout West’s 64-year NBA tenure, he accomplished 9 championship rings on the court as a player, and off the court as a GM. West was also a 14-time All-Star, averaging 27 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists as career averages throughout his career.

     West was also an elite defender, being named first-team All-NBA defense in four out of five years before retiring. West could have had more first-team All-NBA defensive awards, but the league did not start handing out the award until 5 years before he retired.

     The league is very saddened to learn about the loss of West, “I valued my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about basketball and life”. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

     West was known as a perfectionist and had a need to be perfect, which caused him to be very hard on himself. West always held himself and his team to a high level and because of that standard West very rarely had a bad season as a player, or put together bad teams as a GM.

     “The most important thing to do is to keep working hard and to never give up” - Jerry West

The U.S. Open tee times and groupings for the first two rounds have been announced, and Pinehurst is going to be crowded.

The 2024 U.S. Open will feature 156 players starting the tournament. One player - Jon Rahm - has withdrawn, but was replaced by an alternate already. From those 156 players, the low 60 scores and ties will make the cut for the weekend.

Pinehurst No. 2 is playing as a 7,548-yard, par-70 course this time around, and it's going to be a heavy task for every player. Rounds will begin on both the first and 10th holes both days.

Action begins at 6:45 a.m. Thursday, with the group of Michael McGowan from Southern Pines, alongside Carter Jenkins from Raleigh, and Logan McAllister. From the 10th hole at 6:45 a.m., we'll have an international grouping of Rico Hoey from the Phillipines, Tom McKibbin from Northern Ireland, and Matteo Manassero from Italy.

The final groups on both Thursday and Friday won't tee off until 2:42 p.m.

The golf world's top player, Scottie Scheffler, will see his Thursday round begin at 1:14 p.m. on the first hole. He will be grouped with Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele.

And if you're wanting to catch Tiger Woods during his opening round, you'll have to get up early, as he will tee off from the 10th hole at 7:29 a.m. on Thursday (and from the 1st at 1:14 p.m. on Friday). Woods is grouped with Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick.

Below, we take a look at all of the U.S. Open tee times and groupings for the first and second round from Pinehurst No. 2.