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NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing career landed him on the league’s logo and basketball savvy led to multiple championships, died on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers said.
The 86-year-old had been working as an advisor to the Clippers since 2017.
“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,” according to the statement by the Clippers. “His wife, Karen, was by his side.”