He was an All-Star in his 14 NBA seasons, 12-time All-NBA team selection, member of the 1972 Lakers team that won a championship, NBA Finals MVP when the Lakers lost to the Boston Celtics in 1969 – the only time the trophy was awarded to a player on the losing team – and was selected to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team. Inducted into the Hall of Fame three times during his lifetime, Jerry West has died.
NBA icon as a player and then as a manager, Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. Thus, the entire basketball world has been in mourning since this Wednesday. However, it is impossible to forget the silhouette of Mr Clutch. This is still used today as the league’s logo. Yesterday, the commissioner Adam Silver released a statement regarding the loss of one of its legends: “Jerry West was a basketball genius and a defining figure in our league for over 60 years. He distinguished himself not only as an NBA champion and All-Star during his 14 seasons of play, but also as an accomplished competitor who embraced the biggest moments. He was the league’s first Finals MVP and made his quality his signature, earning him the nickname ‘Mr. Clutch’. »
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“Jerry’s four decades with the Lakers also included a successful stint as head coach and a remarkable run in the front office that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest executives in sports history, Silver continued. He helped build eight championship teams during his NBA tenure – a legacy of success that reflects his excellence on the court. And he will be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor next October, becoming the first person to be inducted as both a player and contributor. »
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To conclude, Adam Silver spoke about his personal relationship with West, known for his humility and kindness: “I enjoyed my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about basketball and life. On behalf of the NBA, we send our deepest condolences to Jerry’s wife, Karen, his family and his many friends in the NBA community. » West is the third NBA icon to die in recent days. Another basketball superstar from Los Angeles, Bill Waltondied on May 27 at the age of 71. Chet Walker, Hall of Famer, also passed away less than a week ago, on June 8.
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