Sports Figures Honor, Celebrate Legacy of Basketball Icon Jerry West

As to be expected, news of the death of basketball icon Jerry West is sending shockwaves across the entire sports world. Sports figures from every league and every industry are taking the time to honor the life and legacy as one of the most significant figures in sports history.

Will truly miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers goes out to your wonderful family! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my guy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024

WVU legend.

Rest easy Logo, you done good. https://t.co/3dWesTv6ZC

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 12, 2024

Jerry West may not go down as the greatest basketball player ever, granted he's certainly one of them, but he has a case as the most significant person in the history of the sport if you take into account earning the HOF as both a player and an executive, being the logo and…

— Mike J. Asti (@MikeAsti11) June 12, 2024

West Virginia University mourns the passing of the legendary Jerry West, an iconic figure in basketball history.

Forever a Mountaineer. pic.twitter.com/M4ZYxUBTEL

— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) June 12, 2024

Jerry West came from humble West Virginia roots and went on to have one of the most legendary careers in sports history. His impact on WVU, West Virginia and the sport of basketball all over the world is immeasurable. (1 of 2) https://t.co/rws9Jz2OUd

— Wren Baker (@wrenbaker) June 12, 2024

Jerry West lived a profound basketball and American life — iconic as a player, executive and looming figure in the history of the game. He was an MVP, a champion, a gold medalist, a dynasty-builder and literally the league’s logo. His loss leaves a massive void. pic.twitter.com/vE3fQc5XuE

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 12, 2024

Rest in peace, Jerry West. 💛 pic.twitter.com/xjkz8Cb3gl

— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) 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

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. pic.twitter.com/iMwOXmCT2B

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024

"Just a brilliant, brilliant basketball mind, somebody who loved the game, somebody who cared passionately about the game, about uplifting the game. … He is going to be sorely missed."

—@stephenasmith honors Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West pic.twitter.com/gV1RS2BEFt

— First Take (@FirstTake) June 12, 2024

😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/0e84dXHFJn

— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) June 12, 2024

Just got chills reading Jerry West has passed.

Few men have had the broad-sweeping impact he did on the NBA, as a clutch-shooting player, a dynasty-building exec & an unwavering ambassador of the game, not to mention a genuinely kind soul.

May his legacy live on in the Logo

— Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) June 12, 2024

Prayers up for the family, friends and loved ones of the legendary Jerry West who passed away today at the age of 86. His impact was enormous and the man who is the NBA logo will never be forgotten. RIP pic.twitter.com/jbhyNzhnI0

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 12, 2024

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the passing of Jerry West: pic.twitter.com/hZuxpIKMGd

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 12, 2024

When you think of basketball, you think of Jerry West. From the coalfields of WV to the sport's biggest stages, Jerry demonstrated his mastery of the sport with grace and humility. He was a world-class athlete, a proud West Virginian, and a great friend. Rest in peace, Jerry. pic.twitter.com/5YrVUUQqeV

— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) June 12, 2024

We are deeply saddened to hear that our beloved advisor and Mountaineer Legend, Jerry West, has passed away. He has left an indelible mark on West Virginia, its community, and the sport of basketball.

As we mourn this tremendous loss, let's celebrate the incredible legacy he… pic.twitter.com/GmFCdC2LAQ

— Country Roads Trust (@CountryRdsTrust) June 12, 2024

RIP to a legend and sports icon, Jerry West. pic.twitter.com/tSQTL3LqJi

— Ted Leonsis (@TedLeonsis) June 12, 2024

The Dodgers mourn the passing of NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Jerry West, an indelible figure on the Los Angeles sports landscape for more than 60 years. We send our most sincere condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/wdRMw137lg

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 12, 2024

There are so many stories to tell about Jerry West, and you’re going to hear some great ones today. The man was colorful, passionate, intense and brilliant. He was also genuine and accountable. You never wondered where you stood with Jerry because he would always tell you what he… https://t.co/woYAqQzZGV

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 12, 2024

As the basketball world mourns the man known simply as “the logo,” I join all West Virginians and members of the West Virginia University family in remembering a true legend. There will never be another Jerry West. https://t.co/1EOosHqHfl

— E. Gordon Gee (@gordongee) June 12, 2024

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry West. As a player and an executive, his profound impact on the game of basketball is matched only by his character and integrity. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends in… pic.twitter.com/FJEDr7HKVq

— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) June 12, 2024

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