Lakers champion LeBron James pays the ultimate respect to the late great Lakers champion Jerry West.
The Los Angeles Lakers and the basketball community suffered another tragedy this morning when we learned about the passing of Laker great and NBA icon Jerry West.
West was 86 years old. The Logo etched his mark in Laker and NBA lore. West touched the lives of so many who came and went through the NBA, but none as iconic and legendary as Lakers superstar LeBron James. After learning about the news, James took to Twitter/X to say his goodbyes to Mr. Clutch. Will truly miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers goes out to your wonderful family! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my guy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎Minutes later, James shared in a separate tweet that he would miss his mentor and friend.— LeBron James West was a player like no other, putting the Los Angeles Lakers on the map and forever changing the game.
West also has his No. 44 retired by the Los Angeles Lakers and panned out a successful post-playing career as an executive in the league. The Laker and NBA great died peacefully in Los Angeles.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lakers News: LeBron James, Rob Pelinka Take in Bronny James' NBA Combine ScrimmageThe L.A. duo was in the Windy City this week.
Read more »
Could Dallas Mavericks Draft Bronny James, Sign Lakers' LeBron James in Free Agency?The Mavericks could target Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft to try and sign LeBron James this offseason
Read more »
LeBron James, Michael Jordan, NBA world mourns Jerry West’s deathJerry West was 86 years old.
Read more »
LeBron James, NBA world react to losing another legend after Jerry West's deathNBA players, basketball coaches and team owners posted tributes on social media to the legendary Jerry West after learning of his death.
Read more »
Massive Lakers Draft Update Creates Great Opportunity for LeBron JamesThe latest update on the fate of the Lakers' first round pick this year has come out.
Read more »
Lakers News: JJ Redick, LeBron James Won’t Release Podcast This WeekLeBron James and J.J. Reddick won't release an episode of their 'Mind the Game' podcast this week.
Read more »