Basketball Icon Jerry West Passes Away

Legendary NBA Champion and Hall of Famer

Logo for the Association Dies at 86

Jerry West, the legendary NBA player who is the silhouette on the NBA logo, has died at the age of 86. The Los Angeles Clippers announced the passing of the Hall of Famer on Wednesday.

West was one of the greatest players in NBA history. He played 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning an NBA championship in 1972. He was also a 14-time NBA All-Star and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980.

After his playing career, West went on to become a successful coach and executive. He was the head coach of the Lakers from 1976 to 1980 and led the team to the NBA Finals in 1979. He also served as the general manager of the Lakers from 1982 to 2000 and helped the team win 10 NBA championships.

West's impact on the NBA was immense. He was one of the most iconic players of his generation and helped to popularize the game around the world. He will be deeply missed by the NBA community and by basketball fans around the world.