NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing career landed him on the league's logo and basketball savvy led to multiple ...

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West died Wednesday at age 86. “I valued my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about basketball and life.” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.

LOS ANGELES - NBA legend Jerry West, the man who inspired the league's logo, passed away at the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday. West died peacefully at his LA home.

The NBA has never confirmed the worst-kept secret in basketball: Jerry West is the player ... but three times. West died on Wednesday at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.

The first dynasty that Jerry West was a part of was a pretty ... It's an incremental process of addition most of the time. West, who died Wednesday at age 86, didn't officially take over as ...

NBA legend Jerry West died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86 years old. "Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him ...

Jerry West, one of the most legendary players in the history of the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers franchise, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86.