Jerome Alan West, also known as Jerry West and The Logo, passed away at the age of 86. The NBA family lost one of its main icons, a relevant figure in the League since the 1960s.
West, a Laker legend who won the NBA title in 1972 with Wilt Chamberlain, later established himself as arguably the greatest executive in NBA history. He was responsible for bringing Shaquille O’Neal to Los Angeles and then trading for Kobe Bryant, forming one of the most dominant duos ever. Later, he would continue his successful work as an executive with the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, and the LA Clippers.
Here’s how social media reacted to the death of West.
Legendary Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86. His wife, Karen, was by his side.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 12, 2024
Will truly miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers goes out to your wonderful family! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my guy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024
The man who saw Kobe’s NBA potential before anybody else.
RIP to “The Logo” Jerry West. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/MRjR4DoWci
— Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) June 12, 2024
Jerry West gave more to the game than almost any player in its history. He was also, as the kids say, a problem. I watch this often. RIP to the Logo. pic.twitter.com/JlTY2aBbrz
— Timothy Bella (@TimBella) June 12, 2024
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on the passing of Jerry West: “The NBA is the place it is today because of Jerry West. That’s not a passing comment. He’s a foundational core of the league for 60-plus years.” pic.twitter.com/JsRvqV6VZV
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 12, 2024
Stephen A. Smith on Jerry West: “He was relevant to the game of basketball literally from the 60s until he passed away in his sleep last night.” pic.twitter.com/iBLXkT2fdm
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 12, 2024
Damn!!!! Not the Legend Jerry West. Rest In Peace to one of the Best to step foot on the basketball court 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 12, 2024
THE WORD “DOG” COMES UP ALOT… WELL I WAS A WOLF BC I USE TO EAT DOGS.! -JERRY WEST #RIP
— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 12, 2024
Jerry West is one of my favorite people that I had the honor to get to know in the NBA. He welcomed me to the league, offered advice from the first day, and asked nothing in return. He will be missed. Rest in peace.
— Micky Arison (@MickyArison) June 12, 2024
West Virginia University mourns the passing of the legendary Jerry West, an iconic figure in basketball history.
Forever a Mountaineer. pic.twitter.com/M4ZYxUBTEL
— WVU Men’s Basketball (@WVUhoops) June 12, 2024
