86-year-old NBA legend and 1972 Lakers championship team member Jerry West, known for his role in the NBA logo, passed away.

NBA legend Jerry West, known as "Mr. Clutch" for his late-game heroics and whose silhouette is believed to be the basis of the NBA logo, passed away at 86. West was a high-scoring guard who played 14 seasons with the Lakers and later became a successful team executive. He was a 12-time All-NBA selection, a member of the 1972 Lakers championship team, and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame three times.

June 12, 2024
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