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[Bontemps] The Clippers announced that NBA legend Jerry West passed away this morning at the age of 86.



[Bontemps] The Clippers announced that NBA legend Jerry West passed away this morning at the age of 86.

by MarvelsGrantMan136

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  1. lopea182

    One of the true pioneers of the game. *The freaking logo.*

    RIP, Mr. Clutch.

  2. Barter6overBible

    Buddy said he’d rather die than see the Celtics win another one. He just like me.

    In all seriousness RIP to him and hope his family is good.

  3. TheNotoriousJN

    Fuckkkk man. West and Walton so close together sucks. Both so influential not just on court but off it with their basketball minds

  4. DrMartian

    Damn Rest in Peace to a legend and pioneer of this sport we love so much. His appearance on Paul George’s podcast was such an enjoyable listen

  5. TheLastCh1p

    One of the biggest figures in NBA history, either has a player, coach, GM and later on in Front Office, there are few people who had as big an impact as him in the league.

    RIP legend.

  6. Ophelia_Of_The_Abyss

    One of the greatest players of all time. Went through a decade of losing in the finals to finally get his championship. RIP.

  7. shanmustafa

    from lifelong battle with depression to living to 86 and saying he was the luckiest person alive, what a life

  8. TheKnightsEnd

    Rest in Piece to such a huge person for the game of basketball. An absolute legend on multiple levels.

  9. What a legend. He’s been a main character in this league since JFK was president. Rest in peace.

  10. awitkowski79

    RIP to a legend and an even greater human.

    All our heroes are gonna be passing soon and that’s not something I’m ready for.

  11. theopression

    Man the nba 75th was the last time we’re gonna see a lot of the legends together at one place.

    Rip to one of the greatest to ever do it

    Edit: one thing that sticks with me is when TNT did a mock draft with the 75th best players of all time getting to see Jerry just mess with the other people on the show like Lefkoe and Chuck and constantly giving love to the forgotten greats. One thing that jumps out was him saying “next time you do this I won’t be here.” [Highly recommend watching if you guys haven’t.](https://youtu.be/hohlENK_xQ4?si=g0Q4fYYmEiod9XAE)

  12. KrustyKrabPizzaMan

    Loved him in Winning Time. Sad he’s gone now. RIP

  13. yaboyjiggleclay

    RIP to the Logo & legit one of the greatest GMs in sports history tbh

  14. Popular-Activity6030

    I remember he was drafting his team for the 75th year anniversary team and said “Next time y’all do this, I won’t be here.” RIP LEGEND.

  15. RedSceptile

    What the fuck no. I remember seeing him on Paul George’s podcast and thinking damn this mfer gonna put live me. RIP to a real legend man.

  16. Jloother

    Had to check on my dad and break the news to him. Taking it pretty hard.

    Rip to the Logo, man.

  17. durmduke

    RIP to the logo. Left a hell of a legacy and impact on the game we love.

  18. Motorpsisisissipp

    Arguably the greatest non MVP player ever. What a legend. Still the only finals MVP for the losing team. Pushed basketball and the NBA a lot with his ahead of time playstyle.

  19. prettyboylee

    Of all the older NBA legends to pass this one hits the hardest for me.

    He was on PG’s podcast just under a year ago and looked healthy and alert as ever.

    His contributions to the game will forever be etched into the history of the game we love but one thing that stands out is him sharing the story of losing his beloved brother David in the Korean War.

    That in particular resonated with me a lot as when I heard it I had just lost my baby sister.

    Rest in peace to the man, the myth, the logo.

  20. Whackedjob

    NBA is weird in that it’s such a young league almost all the stars are still alive. Down two in the last couple of weeks is rough. RIP to the Logo.

  21. MantisBePraised

    RIP logo man. Can someone please put Kareem in a bubble for his own protection. The Lakers and Celtics have lost too many legends in the past month.

  22. euqinuhella

    Logo told the Lacobs to keep Steph over Monta. He also told them he’d quit if they traded Klay for Love. RIP legend.

  23. SilveryDeath

    – Averaged 39.2 MPG putting up 27/5.8/6.7 while shooting 47.4% FG and 81.4% FT for his career

    – 14x All-Star

    – 12x All-NBA (10 1st, 2 2nd)

    – 5x All-Defense (4 1st, 1 2nd), which didn’t start until his 9th year in the league

    – 1x All-Star MVP

    – 1x Scoring Champ

    – 1x Assist Champ

    – 1x NBA Champ

    – 1x Finals MVP

    – NBA 35th, 50th, 75th anniversary team

    – 29th in points scored (3rd at retirement), 10th in playoff points scored (1st at retirement), still 1st all time in Finals points scored.

    RIP to a legend.

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