Jerry West, the legendary "Logo" of the NBA, left an indelible mark on basketball with his exceptional skill and dedication. As a player, he brought glory to the Los Angeles Lakers with his clutch performances, including a historic buzzer-beater in the 1970 NBA Finals. His legacy as an executive is just as profound, shaping the Lakers into a championship-winning dynasty.
*Achievements:*
- NBA champion (1972) and NBA Finals MVP (1969)
- 14× NBA All-Star and NBA All-Star Game MVP (1972)
- 8× NBA champion as an executive and 2× NBA Executive of the Year
*Bio:*
| *Personal Information* | *Details* |
|--------------------------|-------------|
| Full Name | Jerome Alan West |
| Born | May 28, 1938 |
| Died | June 12, 2024 |
| High School | East Bank (East Bank, West Virginia) |
| College | West Virginia (1957-1960) |
| NBA Draft | 1960: 1st round, 2nd overall pick |
| Playing Career | 1960-1974 |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Number | 44 |
| Coaching Career | 1976-1979 |
| NBA Championships | As player: 1 (1972), As executive: 8 |
| NBA Anniversary Teams | 35th, 50th, 75th |
| Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom (2019) |
| Points | 25,192 (27.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,366 (5.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 6,238 (6.7 apg) |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted as player (1980), as executive (2024) |
Jerry West's contributions to basketball are timeless, and his spirit will continue to inspire future generations of athletes and fans alike
Негізгі бет Jerry West : dies at 86, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection , Lakers legend and NBA logo muse.
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