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.

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West was known by an honorable title that underlined his legend, both on the court and in the front office: Mr. Clutch. And so, the NBA is now missing a major contributor who helped...

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 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 13, 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 Wednesday morning, June 12, 2024, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career, died Wednesday morning, the NBA announced. He was 86. Nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game...

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 12, 2024 · Hall of Fame NBA player and executive 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, according to the Los Angeles Clippers. West, known as "The Logo" due to his silhouette being used as the NBA logo, was 86 years old.

Jun 12, 2024 · Jerry West, the legendary NBA player who is the silhouette on the league's logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday. He was 86.