Social media reacts to Jerry West’s death: ‘The man who saw Kobe Bryant’s power before anyone else’
Jerome Alan Westalso known as Jerry West and LogoHe passed away at the age of 86. The NBA family has lost one of its main icons, a figure relevant to the Association since the 1960s.
West, a Laker legend who won the NBA title in 1972 with Wilt Chamberlain, later established himself as one of the greatest managers in NBA history. He was responsible for delivering Shaquille O’Neal Los Angeles and trade Kobe Bryant, making it one of the greatest duos of all time. Later, he would continue his successful career as an executive with the Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors, and LA Clippers.
Here’s how social media reacted to West’s death.
Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 86. His wife, Karen, was by his side.
– Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 12, 2024
You will really miss our convos my dear friend! My thoughts and prayers go out to your beautiful family! Forever love Jerry! Rest in Paradise my boy! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024
The man who saw Kobe’s potential in the NBA before anyone else.
RIP to “The Logo” Jerry West. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/MRjR4DoWci
— Kobe Bryant Stories & Motivation (@kobehighlight) June 12, 2024
Jerry West has given more to this game than any player in its history. He was also a problem as the children say. I watch this all the time. RIP to the logo. pic.twitter.com/JlTY2aBbrz
— Timothy Bella (@TimBella) June 12, 2024
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Jerry West’s passing: “The NBA is where it is today because of Jerry West. That’s not a passing impression. He’s been a staple of the league for 60-plus years.” pic.twitter.com/JsRvqV6VZV
– Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 12, 2024
Stephen A. Smith on Jerry West: “He was a fixture in the game of basketball from the 60s until he died in his sleep last night.” pic.twitter.com/iBLXkT2fdm
– Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) June 12, 2024
Wow!!!! Not the Legend Jerry West. Rest In Peace on another Best step on the basketball court 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) June 12, 2024
THE WORD “DOG” COMES UP A LOT… WELL I WAS A WOLF BC I ATE DOGS.! -Jerry WEST #RIP
– JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 12, 2024
Jerry West is one of my favorite people I’ve had the privilege of knowing in the NBA. He welcomed me into the league, he advised me from the first day, he didn’t ask anything. He will be missed. Rest in peace.
– Micky Arison (@MickyArison) June 12, 2024
West Virginia University mourns the passing of the legendary Jerry West, an icon in basketball history.
Forever the Maker of mountains. pic.twitter.com/M4ZYxUBTEL
– WVU Men’s Basketball (@WVUhoops) June 12, 2024
