West then made himself available for the 1960 NBA draft, and was drafted with the 2nd overall pick by the Minneapolis Lakers, shortly before the team relocated to guard, in contrast to West's college days as a forward.
West then made himself available for the 1960 NBA draft. West then was drafted with the 2nd overall pick by the Minneapolis Lakers, shortly before the team. This team was relocated to guard to West's college days as a forward. This was in contrast.