Remembering Jerry West, an NBA legend and Hall of Famer

Jerry West, right, with NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor in a portrait session at The Forum.

Jerry West was an All-Star every year of his career and led Los Angeles to the NBA Finals nine times.

Jerry West was a member of the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

Jerry West was a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team.

Jerry West was the third player in league history to reach 25,000 points (after Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson).

Jerry West was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980.

Jerry West only won the NBA Finals (1970) in nine attempts as a player.

Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA’s logo.

Jerry West was nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player.

Jerry West addresses the media during a press conference after being introduced as a new executive board member for the Golden State Warriors.

Warriors executive board member Jerry West talks to Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade before a game.

Jerry West, with Pat Riley, was general manager of eight NBA championship teams with the Lakers, helping build the “Showtime” dynasty.

Jerry West speaks at the memorial service for Dr. Jerry Buss held at the Nokia Theater.

From left to right, Lakers former members Jerry West, James Worthy, Elgin Baylor, Phil Jackson Jamal Wilkes join Shaquille O'Neal for a ceremony to retire his jersey.

Special consultant Jerry West waves after being acknowledged by President Barack Obama during a ceremony honoring the 2015 NBA Champion Warriors in the East Room at the White House.

Jerry West shakes hands with Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal during ceremony to unveil statue of O'Neal at Staples Center.

Jerry West speaks to the media after he was officially hired by the Los Angeles Clippers as a special consultant in July, 2017.

New York Knicks legend and broadcaster Clyde Frazier talks with Jerry West before a game at Staples Center.

NBA great Jerry West is honored for being selected to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team during halftime in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game.