Jerry West, Legendary NBA Player and Executive, Dies at 87
Icon of Lakers, Basketball Dies at 87
Clippers Announce Passing of Longtime Consultant
**Los Angeles, Calif.**(June 12, 2024) - The Los Angeles Clippers announced this morning the passing of legendary NBA player and executive Jerry West. West, who had been a consultant for the Clippers organization since 2017, was 87 years old at the time of his passing. "Jerry West's impact on the game of basketball is immeasurable," Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank said in a statement. "He was a champion, a Hall of Famer, and a true innovator. He will be deeply missed by the Clippers organization and the entire basketball community." Born in West Virginia in 1938, West played college basketball at West Virginia University before being drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers in 1960. He played 14 seasons with the Lakers, winning 11 NBA championships as both a player and an executive. After retiring as a player in 1974, West became the Lakers' general manager and later their head coach. He helped build the Lakers into one of the most successful teams in the NBA, leading them to six more championships. West was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1980. He is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and his silhouette is featured on the NBA logo. West is survived by his wife, Karen, and their three children.
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