"On behalf of the NBA, we send our deepest condolences to Jerry's wife, Karen, his family and his many friends in the NBA community." "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. NBA legend Jerry West, whose prolific playing career landed him on the league's logo and basketball savvy led to multiple championships, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers said in a statement Wednesday. Jerry West drives up the middle and scores in 1st period of Laker 127-120 win over Bullets. NBA Legend Jerry West poses for the media with the Larry O'Brien Trophy which is being delivered by Southwest Airlines' Slam Dunk One to the Finals city the day prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 9, 2008 at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.

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Persons: Jerry West, Jerry, Silver, Jerry's, Karen, Larry O'Brien, Alan Siegel, Dick Schaap, Siegel, West, I've, Rich Eisen Organizations: LA Clippers, Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, League, Thomas & Mack Center, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, Laker, Bullets, West, Lakers, Naismith, Basketball Hall of Fame, University of West, Los Angeles Lakers, Southwest Airlines, Los Angeles International Airport, Showtime, NBA.com Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, University of West Virginia, Los Angeles , California, West Virginia