'Winning is what should drive everyone in this organization. The fans deserve it, the city deserves it,' Jerry West said in 2011 when he joined the Warriors. The team would go on to do just that on their way to building a dynasty.
Gloria RodríguezBasketball legend Jerry West died at 86 and among the many chapters in his storied career is his contribution to building the Warriors dynasty.Basketball legend Jerry West, whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday at 86.
West was selected to the NBA Hall of Fame three times, including as a player in 1980, and in 2010 for being a member of the 1960 US Olympic Team. He will be enshrined later this year as a contributor.Jerry West, Lakers legend, Hall of Famer and executive who was inspiration for NBA logo, dies at 86 Bay Area basketball fans will remember that he joined the Warriors front office in 2011 and helped build the team we know today.
In that 2011 press conference, West discussed the winning culture he wanted to see within the organization and fanbase.
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