There are three versions of “peaking” in a person’s life: peaking early, such as being popular in high school and then failing at everything else; not having success early on but crushing it in the second half; or sustaining professional success throughout life, often offset by a troubled, tumultuous personal life. <br> <br> Which version does the legendary NBA figure Jerry West fit into?
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