From retired players like Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas to LeBron James, the NBA mourned the death of legend Jerry West
Many players, past and present, took time to pay their respects. Here's a look at some of the reaction to West passing away at 86:
Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan, considered the greatest player in league history, sent his message via Stephen A. Smith. Jordan's statement was read by Smith during an ESPN segment. The statement from Jordan read: "I always wished I could have played against him as a competitor, but the more I came to know him, I wish I had been his teammate... He will be forever missed... Rest in peace, Logo."
"I always wished I could have played against him as a competitor, but the more I came to know him, I wish I had been his teammate... He will be forever missed... Rest in peace, Logo."West, who is a Hall of Famer, helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the title in 1972. In 1969, he became the only player in league history to win Finals MVP on a losing team when the Lakers fell to the Boston Celtics.He posted, "Rest in Peace we lost a great one today.
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! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎James wrote on social media: "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.
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