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NBA Legend Jerry West Dies at 86, Leaving an Unmatched Legacy in Basketball

Posted : 12 June 2024

Jerry West, one of the NBA's all-time great players and executives, passed away today at 86. Known for his singular championship win as a player in 1972 with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was the MVP of the 1969 Finals, a 14-time All-Star, and added eight more championships as a legendary manager.

 

Dubbed "the logo," West inspired the NBA's iconic logo and joined the league in 1960 as the second overall draft pick by the Minneapolis Lakers. He swiftly rose to prominence as a top player, spending his entire career with the Lakers until retiring in 1974.

 

Post-retirement, he coached the Lakers from 1976 to 1979, then served as the team’s manager until 2000, playing a pivotal role in building multiple championship-winning teams. His executive career continued with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors, and the Los Angeles Clippers, contributing to dynasties at each stop.

 

As a player, West averaged 27 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, with his peak season in 1965/66 yielding 31.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. Honored as one of the 50 greatest players in 1996 and one of the 75 greatest in 2021, his legacy as a player and manager remains indelible in NBA history.

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