Jerry West’s dying despatched a ripple impact throughout the NBA on Wednesday morning with Michael Jordan, LeBron James and others from across the league sending their condolences.
West died on the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers introduced. He constructed a legendary profession on the court docket and within the entrance workplace.
“Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a buddy to all who knew him, handed away peacefully this morning on the age of 86,” the crew mentioned. “His spouse, Karen, was by his aspect.”
Across social media, tributes poured in.
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan, left, and Jerry West speak throughout the 71st NBA All-Star Game as a part of 2022 NBA All Star Weekend on Feb. 20, 2022 at Wolstein Center in Cleveland. (Juan Ocampo/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
“I’m so deeply saddened on the information of Jerry’s passing. He was really a buddy and mentor – like an older brother to me. I valued his friendship and information. I all the time wished I may have performed towards him as a competitor, however the extra I got here to know him, I want I had been his teammate. I admired his basketball insights and he and I shared many similarities to how we approached the sport. He will probably be ceaselessly missed! My condolences to his spouse, Karen, and his sons. RIP, Logo.”
LeBron James
Jerry West, left, and LeBron James speak throughout the NBA 75 Group Photo as a part of the 2022 NBA All Star Weekend on Feb. 20, 2022 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. (Michael J. LeBrecht II/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
“Will really miss our convos my pricey buddy! My ideas and prayers goes out to your fantastic household! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my man.
“My mentor, My buddy! Hopefully I proceed to make you proud!”
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Adam Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, with NBA Hall of Famer and LA Clippers board member Jerry West throughout the announcement of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game coming to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News by way of Getty Images)
“Jerry West was a basketball genius and a defining determine in our league for greater than 60 years. He distinguished himself not solely as an NBA champion and an All-Star in all 14 of his taking part in seasons, but in addition as a consummate competitor who embraced the largest moments. He was the league’s first Finals MVP and made rising to the event his signature high quality, incomes him the nickname ‘Mr. Clutch.’
“Jerry’s 4 a long time with the Lakers additionally included a profitable stint as a head coach and a outstanding run within the entrance workplace that cemented his popularity as one of many biggest executives in sports activities historical past. He helped construct eight championship groups throughout his tenure within the NBA – a legacy of accomplishment that mirrors his on-court excellence. And he will probably be enshrined this October into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor, changing into the primary individual ever inducted as each a participant and a contributor.
“I valued my friendship with Jerry and the information he shared with me over a few years about basketball and life. On behalf of the NBA, we ship our deepest condolences to Jerry’s spouse, Karen, his household and his many pals within the NBA neighborhood.”
National Basketball Players Association
Los Angeles Lakers participant Jerry West, #44, watches the sport from the sidelines. (Focus on Sport by way of Getty Images)
“The NBPA mourns the lack of Jerry West.
“We ship our condolences to the West Family and the numerous individuals positively impacted by his many contributions to the sport of basketball.”
Joe Lacob, Warriors crew proprietor
Golden State Warriors proprietor Joe Lacob, heart proper, and NBA legend Jerry West, heart left, watch a sport between the Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors on March 27, 2013 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. (Rocky Widner/NBAE by way of Getty Images)
“Jerry West was an unbelievable and distinctive particular person, having achieved immeasurable heights within the sport of basketball. He reached absolutely the pinnacle of the game as each a participant and govt, one thing few can declare within the occupation. He did a lot for the NBA, the sport of basketball and every of the groups he was related to throughout his unmatched profession, together with the Warriors. Jerry had a profound and immense impression on our franchise and was instrumental in our current decade of success.
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“Personally, as a toddler, regardless of rising up a Celtics fan in Massachusetts, Jerry was my idol and I liked him. To me, he was basketball. He was not simply in regards to the precise sport, however he personified competitiveness. He was essentially the most aggressive particular person I’ve ever met, settling for nothing wanting greatness. He needed to win. It consumed him. He was greater than life. He was an icon.
“We are devastated with right now’s information of his passing and lengthen our prayers and assist to his spouse, Karen, his whole household and the NBA neighborhood.”
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