Julius Erving sent out a post on X after the news of Jerry West passing away.
West is the logo of the NBA and he has been a player, coach and executive over his lifetime in the league.: "May my all time first team shooting guard rest in peace knowing he paved the way for defining greatness on the hardwood, excellence in the front office and living life his way. Jerry is one of one and claims the right to be the logo forever. My condolences to his family.
His career averages were 27.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 6.7 assists per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field. Jan 1, 1975; New York, NY, USA; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers guard Jerry West moves the ball as New York Knicks guard Walt Frazier defends at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dick Raphael-USA TODAY Sports / Dick Raphael-USA TODAY SportsUnknown date; Los Angeles, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers coach Jerry West reacts on the bench at the L.A. Sports Arena.
After his time at the helm for Los Angeles, he became an Executive from 1982-2007 with the Lakers .April 6, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Jerry West and Pat Riley are honored at halftime of a game against the Houston Rockets in honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1972 NBA championship team at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY SportsHis career averages were 24.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists per contest while shooting 50.
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