Posted on 06/12/2024 3:07:49 PM PDT by Morgana
Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.
He was 86.
West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, went into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 and again as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team in 2010. He will be enshrined for a third time later this year as a contributor. President Donald Trump gives the Presidential Medal of Freedom to National Basket Ball Hall of Fame inductee Jerry West during a ceremony in the Oval...
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) gives the Presidential Medal of Freedom to National Basket Ball Hall of Fame inductee Jerry West during a ceremony in the Oval Office at the White House on September 05, 2019, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
He was general manager of eight NBA championship teams with the Los Angeles Lakers, helping build the “Showtime” dynasty. He also worked in the front offices of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Golden State Warriors, and the Clippers.
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He went to East Bank High School in East Bank WV. Once a year they would hold a sign that said "East Bank is now West Bank"
Rest In Peace, Jerry.
Condolences to family and friends of Jerry West. R.I.P., sir.
My father was from WV and l remember him talking about how great he was. I think he was the first basketball player l can remember and l was born in the early 50’s.
RIP.
As a teenager and big hoops fan, saw him play in college and followed him throughout his playing career in college and the pros. One of the greatest players ever in the game, IMO.
RIP Mr. West.
West was one of the greatest basketball players who ever lived. Man, he could shoot the living daylights out of the ball.
The only player to be named Finals MVP… from a team that lost the finals. RIP Jerry West.
There’s a sign along the West Virginia Turnpike just south of Charleston that say Chelyan birthplace of Jerry West. I exited once and looked for the home, but it was long gone.
R.I.P.
My dad’s side is from Eastern Ky so I suppose that’s why he/they always had a big interest in him. He was very good.
How long until they change the logo?
RIP, Jerry West.
Another great NBA player left us...RIP Jerry...As a Celtics fan,I hated him, but he was a great player.
Get ready to celebrate on Friday.
They are waiting for the first FtM NBA player! They wanted Dennis Rodman to model it, but he said the NBA is to woke for him!! 🤓
Coach Martin had us put West’s approach to fundamental bball into practice. No BS, solid tactics and that alone made us a much better team in our region. The resulting cohesiveness was amazing. And that was 50+ years ago.
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