Jerry West, NBA legend, dies at age 86

NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing, coaching and management career landed him on the league's logo, died on Wednesday.

The 86-year-old had most recently been working for the Los Angeles Clippers.

"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," according to a statement by the Clippers. "His wife, Karen, was by his side."

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame member was an all-American at the University of West Virginia before playing 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Despite the fact West's career came in an era with a much shorter playoff schedule, his name is still all over NBA postseason record books: 4,457 points (ninth most) 1,622 baskets made (ninth) and 1,213 free throws made (seventh) just to name a few.

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