Jerry West, the iconic figure behind the NBA logo and a legendary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, passes away at the age of 86.

The Los Angeles Clippers announced the passing of Jerry West, a three-time inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame and the inspiration behind the NBA logo.

Known as "Mr. Clutch" for his late-game prowess, West entered the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 and later as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team in 2010. This year, he will be posthumously inducted for a third time as a contributor.

Throughout his career as a general manager, he steered the Los Angeles Lakers to eight NBA championships and also made significant contributions to the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, and Clippers.

RIP🕊️

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