NBA star Jerry West dies at age 86

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Dead on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Clippers said NBA star Jerry West, whose explosive playing career landed him on the league's emblem and basketball expertise led to several championships died. Starting in 2017, the 86-year-old had been advising the Clippers. "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," said the Clippers. "His wife, Karen, was right at his side." NBA commissioner Adam Silver referred to West as a "basketball genius" and "defining" player for the league.

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NBA star Jerry West, known for his explosive playing career and expertise in basketball, passed away at the age of 86. Starting in 2017, he had been advising the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA commissioner Adam Silver referred to West as a "basketball genius" and "defining" player for the league.

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