Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dead at 86
NY Post
Jerry West, one of the greatest players in NBA history who also built the 1980 Lakers dynasty as their general manager, died Wednesday morning, the Clippers announced.
He was 86. A cause of death was not disclosed.
West’s wife Karen was by his side when he passed.
West, whose silhouette is used for the NBA’s logo and was nicknamed “Mr. Clutch,” had been working for the Clippers as a consultant.
“Jerry West was a basketball genius and a defining figure in our league for more than 60 years,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “He distinguished himself not only as an NBA champion and an All-Star in all 14 of his playing seasons, but also as a consummate competitor who embraced the biggest moments.”
Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 and set to be inducted again this year as a contributor for his executive work, West was an All-Star every season of his 14-year career, all with the Lakers, and helped lead them to an NBA championship in 1972.
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