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Este miércoles se conoció la triste partida de Jerry West, uno de los jugadores más emblemáticos que tuvo la NBA en su historia. Fue campeón de la mejor liga del planeta con Los Angeles Lakers y marcó una era. Su figura fue tan importante que la organización lo tomó como referente para ser el logo.

Luego de su muerte, muchas personalidades emitieron un mensaje emotivo para despedirlo.

Michael Jordan escribió: “Estoy muy triste por la noticia de la muerte de Jerry. Era realmente un amigo y mentor, como un hermano mayor para mí. Valoré su amistad y conocimiento. Siempre me hubiera gustado haber jugado contra él como competidor, pero cuanto más lo conocía, desearía haber sido su compañero de equipo. Admiraba sus ideas sobre el baloncesto y él y yo compartimos muchas similitudes en la forma en que abordamos el juego. ¡Siempre lo echaremos de menos! Mis condolencias a su esposa, Karen, y a sus hijos. Que en paz descanses, Logo”.

Honoring the legendary Jerry West pic.twitter.com/vN9gzMPVMc

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 12, 2024

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry West. As a player and an executive, his profound impact on the game of basketball is matched only by his character and integrity. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends in… pic.twitter.com/FJEDr7HKVq

— Basketball HOF (@Hoophall) June 12, 2024

It’s because of Jerry West that there was even “Showtime” It’s because of you that I am who I am today. You believed in me when no one else did and for that I’m forever grateful. You will always be my “Basketball Dad”. I love you Logo my heart is broken. You will be missed pic.twitter.com/Gv1y3wfB5G

— Byron Scott (@official_bscott) June 12, 2024

RIH Jerry West. Drafted me in the 2nd round and gave me a shot as a young player that wasn’t the better pg at the time. Always kept it a 💯 with me and I always knew where you were coming from. Prayers to the family!! Tough loss. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

— Nick Van Exel (@vanexel31) June 12, 2024

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. His wife, Karen, was by his side. pic.twitter.com/iMwOXmCT2B

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024

United under one Logo.

Jerry West, 1938-2024 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AiFtYjuhlz

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024

RIP Jerry West, I’ll be always grateful 🙏🏽 Prayers up pic.twitter.com/9wp2yz6rIB

— Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) June 12, 2024

USA Basketball mourns the loss of basketball icon Jerry West.

West won gold medals with the 1959 U.S. Pan American Games Team & the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team.

He went into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 & again as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic Team in 2010. He will be… pic.twitter.com/hwBrcasPaE

— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) June 12, 2024

Rest in peace, Jerry West 🙏

West, the basketball legend, has sadly passed away at the age of 86. pic.twitter.com/OpH6ouwZym

— FIBA (@FIBA) June 12, 2024

So sad to hear about the loss of Jerry West. Condolences to his family and friends. He and Bill had great love and respect for one another Bill won on the court but Jerry won on the course. #RIPJerry @Lakers @NBA pic.twitter.com/oICe9kA3b3

— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) June 12, 2024

Klay pays tribute to Jerry West.

(via @KlayThompson Instagram) pic.twitter.com/V2lUjpXxnN

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 12, 2024

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! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024

My mentor, My friend! Hopefully I continue to make you proud! 🥲. You're already missed!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024