NBA legend Jerry West dead at 86

West starred for the Los Angeles Lakers

Jerry West, the legendary Basketball Hall of Famer who is the silhouette on the NBA’s logo, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday.  He was 86.

"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," the team said. "His wife, Karen, was by his side."

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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.

Authored by Ryan Gaydos via FoxNews June 12th 2024