Basketball icon Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86, prompting heartfelt tributes from NBA legends Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
Jordan expressed his admiration and regret at not being West’s teammate, stating, “I always wished I could have played against him as a competitor, but the more I came to know him, I wish I had been his teammate.”
Michael Jordan pays his respects to Jerry West ❤️ pic.twitter.com/C5hg5HRBfs
— The Sporting News (@sportingnews) June 12, 2024
“I am so deeply saddened at the news of Jerry’s passing.
