Jerry West

2024 - 6 - 13

Remembering Basketball Legend Jerry West: A Legacy That Transcends Generations

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The basketball world mourns the loss of Jerry West, a true icon and inspiration for generations of players.

Jerry West, the basketball legend whose silhouette became the iconic NBA logo, passed away at the age of 86. Known for his incredible skills on the court and his influence off it, West's legacy transcends generations. From his days as a star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers to his role as the mastermind behind the Showtime Lakers, West's impact on the sport is immeasurable.

Kobe Bryant once remarked on the greatness of Jerry West, drawing parallels between their careers and recognizing West as a true Lakers legend. West's contributions to basketball go beyond his playing days; his tenure as a general manager shaped the Lakers into the powerhouse they are today.

As the basketball community mourns the loss of Jerry West, his memory lives on through the players he inspired and the teams he built. From his days at West Virginia University to his Olympic achievements, West's career is a testament to dedication and excellence. His influence as the NBA logo will forever be etched in basketball history.

Reflecting on Jerry West's legacy, it is evident that there will never be another like him in the world of basketball. His impact on the sport and his lasting contributions to the Lakers and the NBA will always be remembered and cherished.

Lakers legend and hall of famer Jerry West dies at 86 (NPR)

Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the NBA's logo -- although the league has never officially confirmed that.

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Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (The Associated Press)

It was during the NBA Finals in 2010. Kobe Bryant was asked a question about whether he thought he was the greatest Los Angeles Laker ever.

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COLUMN: Jerry West and 'that bouncing ball' (Times-West Virginian)

Jerry West of West Virginia University shoots a jump shot against George Washington University during a Southern Conference game in Washington, March 1, 1958.

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Basketball legend Jerry West dead at 86 (SHINE)

Jerry West, an iconic 1960s star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who inspired the NBA logo, died We.

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There Will Never Be Another Jerry West (WVU Athletics)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Yesterday began like any typical sunny, lazy day in the summertime.

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Basketball Olympic champion and NBA logo inspiration Jerry West ... (Olympics)

The USA basketball icon, Olympic champion, and the inspiration for the NBA logo, has passed away at the age of 86.

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Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, who assembled the elite team (Los Angeles Times)

Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.

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The Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, the man who ... (Yahoo Sports)

Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.

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The Sports Report: Farewell, Jerry West (Los Angeles Times)

Jerry West built the Lakers into an institution as a player. He constructed the Lakers' greatness as a general manager.

The greatness of Jerry West remembered (The Inter-Mountain)

MORGANTOWN — In sports, there are stars, there are All-Stars, there are superstars. And there's Jerry West. In the world of basketball, he carries the.

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Jerry West and the Burden of Being the Logo (The Ringer)

Mr. Clutch was such a defining figure in NBA history the league made him its symbol, but the Hall of Famer could never escape the pressure that came with ...

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Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (Spectrum News 1)

It didn't take West long to see that Bryant was the best player on the floor.

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NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West, who inspired the league logo, dies at ... (CBS News)

Jerry West, a 14-time all star who won an NBA title in 1972, died Wednesday. West was also the general manager of eight championship teams with the LA ...

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My charmed, tormented life with Jerry West (The Washington Post)

Jeff Pearlman is the author of “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s,” which was adapted into the HBO series ...

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Jerry West deserved more from the Lakers. Team should have ... (USA TODAY)

For the storied franchise with so much success and great relationships with players, the fracture with Jerry West was sad. And now he's gone.

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Jerry West took on a challenge with the Clippers. Here's what I ... (The Athletic)

Jerry West sat near the LA Clippers' bench during home games. The three-time Basketball Hall of Famer wasn't there every night, but I made it a point to ...

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Jerry West, One of Basketball's Greatest Players, Dies at 86 (The New York Times)

He was a sharpshooting, high-scoring Hall of Fame guard for the Lakers and later an executive with the team. His image became the N.B.A.'s logo.

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Mid-Ohio Valley residents, West Virginia officials remember Jerry ... (Shelley Moore Capito)

“I got a lump in my throat and my heart swelled up,” said former Williamstown girls basketball coach Fred Sauro, who retired in April after 54 years coaching, ...

EDITORIAL: Jerry West Never Forgot His Roots | U.S. Senator ... (Shelley Moore Capito)

Since 1975, the “Pride of West Virginia” moniker has been bestowed upon the West Virginia University Marching Band. But the true pride of our beloved state ...

Remembering Jerry West (Beckley Register-Herald)

It is with sadness that the life of Jerry West comes to an end. But I want to reflect on my experience by observing him on the West Virginia campus.

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