The Los Angeles Lakers are set to pay tribute to the legendary Jerry West during the upcoming 2024-25 season by wearing a commemorative No. 44 band on their jerseys. West, a hallmark of Lakers history as both a player and an executive, passed away at the age of 86 in June.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised West as a basketball genius and a defining figure in the league, highlighting his impressive career as a player, coach, and executive. Their homage includes a tribute during the season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22, featuring giveaways of West jerseys.