Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and manager who inspired the NBA logo, has died at the age of 86.
West previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and worked as a manager for the Clippers.
The Clippers released a statement saying, “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. His wife, Karen, was by his side.”
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Jerry West was selected for induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame three times during his career. He was first inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 and then a second time as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team in 2010. West will be inducted as a contributor for a third time later this year.
West served as general manager of eight NBA championship teams during his career, including the Los Angeles Lakers, where he helped 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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