NBA legend Jerry West died at age 86 in June, and the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday how the franchise plans to honor his legacy this season.
All Lakers players will sport a patch on their jerseys with West's No. 44 on their left shoulder. His number was retired by the Lakers franchise in 1983.
The Lakers also announced that there will be a Jerry West ceremony on opening night on Oct. 22. This will include a No. 44 West jersey giveaway.
West played all 14 seasons of his NBA career with the Lakers from 1960–74. He won one championship with the team and was a 14-time All-Star. He then coached the Lakers from 1976–79.
The team will honor Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 band on their jerseys this season 💜 pic.twitter.com/S8MZ3WN5DB
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 10, 2024
West's legacy in the NBA transcends past just the Lakers franchise. West's famous nickname is "The Logo" because the league used his image to create their iconic logo, still in use today.
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