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NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86

Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86. Former NBA player and executive Jerry West, known for his iconic logo design and contributions to the NBA, has passed away at age 86. West, who previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and worked as an executive for the Clippers, was the inspiration for the NBA logo. The Clippers confirmed that West passed away peacefully with his wife Karen by his side.

NBA legend Jerry West dies at 86

게시됨 : 11개월 전 ~에 의해 By Amy Maetzold ~에 Sports General

Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86.

West previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers and worked as an executive 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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주제: Basketball, In Memoriam, NBA

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