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.

Jerry West was drafted by Los Angeles Lakers, 1st round (2nd pick, 2nd overall), 1960 NBA Draft. What position did Jerry West play? Point Guard and Shooting Guard. When did Jerry West retire? Jerry West last played in 1974. What did Jerry West average? Jerry West averaged 27.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. How many rings does ...

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 · Hall of Famer Jerry West -- who won eight NBA titles as a member of the front office for the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors -- died Wednesday.

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.

Jun 13, 2024 · Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a legendary career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died...

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, whose silhouette was fashioned into the NBA logo and who made tremendous contributions to the game of basketball as a player, a coach and as an executive with several teams, died...