Jerry West, NBA Champion and logo figure, passed away at 86. Legacy includes 9 titles as player and exec, setting up Lakers' championships. College standout at West Virginia, 2nd pick in 1960 draft, led Lakers to victory in 1972 Finals.
LeBron James, Adam Silver, and others pay tribute to West on social media. RIP messages flood in from NBA community and sports world. West's impact on basketball will be remembered.