Tributes poured in on social media for Jerry West, a three-time basketball Hall of Famer who passed away Wednesday at 86.
The sports world and basketball community just lost a giant. Jerry West, who had one of the greatest careers as a player and executive in NBA history, died Wednesday morning. He was 86 years old. Tributes to West began to pour in on social media shortly after his passing was announced. LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Adam Silver and many others in the sports world paid their respects to West, who served as the inspiration for the NBA's logo.
' The former Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks star released a heartfelt statement upon hearing of his 'great friend's' passing. West and Robertson were teammates on the 1960 Olympic basketball team, and played against one another on numerous occasions. The former head coach of the Lakers and Miami Heat president released a statement expressing his profound love for West. The two played for the Lakers together and remained important people in each other's lives.
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