Jerry West, Lakers legend and ‘The Logo,’ dies at 86

Jun. 12, 2024 Sports

Jerry West, the perennial NBA All-Star and architect of the Lakers’ “Showtime” and Shaq/Kobe eras, dies at 86.

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Ted Sobel - longtime LA sports journalist

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Zeke Reed, Rebecca Haggerty

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