Lakers legend and Clippers executive Jerry West has died at the age of 86, the Clippers organization says.
In a statement, the Clippers confirmed West’s death and called him “the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him.”
Jerry’s wife Karen was by his side when he passed, the Clippers said.
West, a graduate of the University of West Virginia, was drafted by the Lakers in 1960 and spent his entire 15-year NBA career with the team, winning the 1972 NBA title and securing Finals MVP in the process.
A 14-time NBA All-Star, West retired and coached the Lakers before joining their front office and building the dynasty that would eventually win six NBA championships.
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