A 6' 10 center from Old Dominion University, he played 17 seasons (1983-2000) in the NBA as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks.
A 6' 10 center from Old Dominion University, West was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (30th overall) of the 1983 NBA Draft. He played 17 seasons (1983-2000) in the NBA as a member of the Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks.