The Las Vegas Raiders are mourning the loss of a legend this Wednesday. There have been many heartbreaking losses to NFL legends in recent memory, including former head coach John Madden and former Raiders owner Al Davis. However, today the sports world is mourning the loss of an NBA legend who passed away Wednesday morning.
Las Vegas Raiders Mourning NBA Legend
Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. While West was known for his stellar play on the court, he is also known for being the iconic NBA logo that has lasted for several years. West was also a dear friend to the current Las Vegas owner Mark Davis, and he made sure to pay tribute to his close friend on social media.
The Raiders family is mourning today’s loss of basketball legend Jerry West. A Hall of Fame player before becoming a builder of champions on the hardwood, West is an iconic figure in basketball and sports worldwide.
Known as “Mr. Clutch” and “The Logo,” he earned All-Star selections in each of his 14 years as a player and was one of the NBA’s top defenders in addition to his offensive prowess.
A great friend of Al Davis and later with current Raiders owner Mark Davis, West won an amazing nine championship rings in his career both on the court and in the front office. The thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation are with Karen West and the entire West family at this time.
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) June 12, 2024
Sports World Reacts To Jerry West Death
West amounted to 27 points per game with 6.7 assists and a 47.4 field goal percentage. He played for the Lakers from 1961 until 1974 and averaged more than 20 points per game in every season played besides his debut. The thoughts and prayers from everyone poured out on social media as the news became public.
It’s because of Jerry West that there was even “Showtime” It’s because of you that I am who I am today. You believed in me when no one else did and for that I’m forever grateful. You will always be my “Basketball Dad”. I love you Logo my heart is broken. You will be missed pic.twitter.com/Gv1y3wfB5G
— Byron Scott (@official_bscott) June 12, 2024
The Logo
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R.I.P to the legendary Jerry West 😔was awesome being able to spot him courtside whenever i had a chance to go to clips games. watching his interviews, his aura and knowledge was immense.
enjoy the great beyond. pic.twitter.com/HXqCwnM3xS
— lolwtferic (@lolwtferic) June 12, 2024
The Rams are saddened by the loss of basketball and Los Angeles icon Jerry West. Our sincere condolences are with the West family and friends. https://t.co/KNeGi0YxfQ
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) June 12, 2024
Jerry West will forever be among the most accomplished people in the history of American sports.
He was relevant and dominant in every decade since the 1950s, a player well ahead of his time, a visionary executive, and a role model for every generation that has followed in… pic.twitter.com/c5iT5dR5ny
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) June 12, 2024
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