Legends profile: Jerry West | NBA.com
Jerry West's legendary career ended with him unquestionably among the sport's all-time greats.
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- Jerry West is a legendary figure in basketball, associated with multiple Lakers championships as a player and with significant front-office success later on. He is also the inspiration for the NBA logo [source: Britannica biography, which covers his Lakers championships and career lasting decades].
- Notable milestones around his era include the Lakers’ championship win in the 1971–72 season, and his ongoing influence in basketball through executive roles and advisory positions with different teams over the years [sources: ESPN Classic profile and NBA profiles].
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