Jerry West is a master operating as smoothly as ever these days.

Despite his disappointment with the Memphis Grizzlies being swept out of the first round of the playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, West is upbeat and optimistic that he can put the pieces together to build on the Grizzlies? 50-win season.

In this exclusive interview, West discusses a wide range of subjects, including his anger with the aforementioned playoff exit, who on his roster is untouchable, where and how he can bolster the talent on the Grizzlies, his confidence in keeping head coach Hubie Brown and key players, trading for a quality big man, and the NBA Finals.