Lakers Legends to Serve as HoF Presenters for Jerry West

Jerry West will be officially enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor, the third time West has been inducted into Springfield. This time around, NBA and Lakers legends will serve as West’s enshrinement presenters. West died at the age of 86 in June.

West will be enshrined on Oct. 12-13.

Here’s a list of West’s presenters:

Magic Johnson

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

James Worthy

Michael Cooper

Jamaal Wilkes

Bob McAdoo

Pat Riley

Vlade Divac

Shaquille O’Neal

Del Harris

Pau Gasol

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West spent 39 seasons with the Lakers organization, playing from 1960-74, coaching from 1976-79 and serving as the executive from 1979-2000. West won six NBA championships within his time spent with the Lakers as an executive before serving for the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers. Like with the Lakers, many credit West for laying the groundwork of what became the Warriors recent dynasty.

As a player, West was a 14-time NBA All-Star, won the 1969 NBA Finals MVP, became an NBA champion in 1972 and had his No. 44 retired by the franchise. West was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team back in 2022.

The Lakers will honor West during the 2024-25 sports season.

Lakers to Honor West Virginia Legend Jerry West During 2024-25 Season

West Virginia University will also honor West throughout the 2024-25 athletic year. All 18 varsity teams will represent West with a commemorative logo on some gear, depending on the sport. WVU Coliseum’s floor will have a No. 44 logo on the sidelines throughout the 2024-25 season.