Fox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West, the inspiration behind the silhouette in the NBA's logo, has died at the age of 86. 'Jerry West, the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86. His wife, Karen, was by his side.
Dothan Eagle Super 12 Softball 2024Milwaukee mayor on Trump. 9-year-old boy shot, MPSTrump returns to Capitol Hill to meet Republican lawmakers for first time since Jan. 6 attackFox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West , the inspiration behind the silhouette in the NBA 's logo, has died at the age of 86." Jerry West , the personification of basketball excellence and a friend to all who knew him, passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86. His wife, Karen , was by his side.
", Los Angeles Clippers statement, via Fox News.It was during the NBA Finals in 2010. Kobe Bryant was asked a question about whether he thought he was the greatest Los Angeles Laker ever. The answer was immediate."No," Bryant said. He wasn't being difficult or misleading and the question was fair, especially because Bryant surely would have been on the short list for such a title. But in Bryant's mind, that distinction — greatest Laker ever — belonged to only one person.
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