Jerry Alan West [b] (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball player and executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

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Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West – legendary NBA player and inspiration for the league’s current logo – has died, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. He was 86. The Clippers said West passed away Wednesday...

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, who emerged from West Virginia coal country to become one of basketball’s greatest players, a signature figure in the history of the Los Angeles Lakers and a literal icon of the...

Jun 12, 2024 · NBA icon and Hall of Famer Jerry West passes away at 86. The 12-time All-NBA guard was a member of the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams and one of the league's most iconic players.

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, the legendary NBA player who is the silhouette on the league's logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday. He was 86.

Jan 19, 2025 · Jerry West was an American basketball player, coach, and general manager who spent 40 noteworthy years with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association and was depicted in the NBA logo. He helped the Lakers win a championship in 1972. Learn more about West’s life and career.