Jerry West, center, sits between Golden State Warriors owners Joe Lacob, left, and Peter Guber, right, after being introduced as a new member of the basketball club’s Executive Board, during a news conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. West, 72, will assist the WarriorsÂ’ ownership group and represent the organization in a wide variety of team-related functions in his role with the club. The position will encompass various areas and responsibilities, ranging from basketball operations to business, sponsorship and marketing endeavors. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)