Jerry West, a legendary figure for the Los Angeles Lakers as a player, coach, and general manager, has died.

He was 86.

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West died on Wednesday with his wife, Karen, by his side, according to an announcement by the Los Angeles Clippers.The 'Associated Press' also confirmed his death.

West, whose silhouette became the iconic NBA logo featured on all its uniforms and merchandise, spent his entire playing career with the Lakers. The 14-time NBA All-Star won a championship in 1972 and was named the Finals MVP in 1969 despite losing that year. He averaged 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds, 'Fox News' reports.

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In his role as general manager for the Lakers, West, affectionately called "Mr. Clutch," turned the southern California team into a dynasty, assembling some of the franchise's best teams. He helped create the "Showtime" squad featuring Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and created the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal power duo.

Over his 18 seasons as general manager, the Lakers reached the NBA Finals eight times and won four championships. The team won two additional titles made up of players he built after his retirement.

His statue, resembling the team's logo, stands proudly in front of Crypto.com Arena. It serves as a silent testament to his illustrious career; an Olympic gold medal, the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player award, a place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Executive of the Year honors, a game-tying 63-foot shot against the New York Knicks in the 1970 Finals, and much more.

He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2019 from then-President Donald Trump.

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"Jerry's four decades with the Lakers also included a successful stint as a head coach and a remarkable run in the front office that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest executives in sports history," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in an official statement. "He helped build eight championship teams during his tenure in the NBA - a legacy of achievement that mirrors his on-court excellence."

"I valued my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about basketball and life," Silver continued. "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."

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