Post by ferris1248 on Jun 12, 2024 9:46:26 GMT -5
He had a tremendous impact on the NBA over the last 40 or so years.
"NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing, coaching and management career landed him on the league's logo, died on Wednesday."
"Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86," according to a statement by the Clippers. "His wife, Karen, was by his side."
"The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an all-American at the University of West Virginia before playing 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers."
"West led the Lakers to nine appearances in the NBA finals, capturing the title once, in 1972."
www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/jerry-west-nba-legend-dies-at-age-86/ar-BB1o5UO3?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=7221c366ee6649eb9a9210409331e559&ei=10
"NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing, coaching and management career landed him on the league's logo, died on Wednesday."
"Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86," according to a statement by the Clippers. "His wife, Karen, was by his side."
"The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an all-American at the University of West Virginia before playing 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers."
"West led the Lakers to nine appearances in the NBA finals, capturing the title once, in 1972."
www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/jerry-west-nba-legend-dies-at-age-86/ar-BB1o5UO3?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=7221c366ee6649eb9a9210409331e559&ei=10
