The loss of West Virginia’s Jerry West was seen and felt across social media Wednesday. Many from all aspects of basketball reacted to the passing.
The reason Jerry West is the logo for the NBA is because he embodied the qualities we admire in our best athletes: skills as a player, dedication as a teammate, and integrity as a person. He was my coach, and my advisor, but mostly he was my friend. Today, a part of the continent… pic.twitter.com/oUOxelWavo
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) June 12, 2024
I met Jerry West for the first time in 1979 at the Forum where he introduced me to Bill Sharman, Chick Hearn, and then Laker owner Jack Kent Cooke. My father, agent and I negotiated over lunch then Jerry took me to the locker room to show me my Lakers jersey. I started to cry and… pic.twitter.com/o9xMDu50Wv
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 12, 2024
RIP to a legend of the game and a basketball icon đź’š pic.twitter.com/QRQvAGXWYK
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) June 12, 2024
As the basketball world mourns the man known simply as “the logo,” I join all West Virginians and members of the West Virginia University family in remembering a true legend. There will never be another Jerry West. https://t.co/1EOosHqHfl
— E. Gordon Gee (@gordongee) June 12, 2024
USA Basketball mourns the loss of basketball icon Jerry West.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) June 12, 2024
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
United under one Logo.
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024
Jerry West, 1938-2024 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/AiFtYjuhlz
Michael Jordan texted @stephenasmith to honor Jerry West.
— First Take (@FirstTake) June 12, 2024
"I am so deeply saddened at the news of Jerry's passing. He was truly a friend and a mentor. Like an older brother to me. … Rest in Peace, Logo." pic.twitter.com/kvkXqqSf63
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
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
To Jerry West and Family,
— Mark Madsen (@madsen_mark) June 12, 2024
My heart is full on hearing this heartbreaking news. You will always be an unbelievable person and someone who cared deeply for others. Even after you left the Lakers role of GM you stayed invested in each of us regardless of stature. I will never… pic.twitter.com/4J7HOoN9bs
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
DP pays tribute to his idol Jerry West pic.twitter.com/grRFY6E2OY
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) June 12, 2024
Jerry West lived a profound basketball and American life — iconic as a player, executive and looming figure in the history of the game. He was an MVP, a champion, a gold medalist, a dynasty-builder and literally the league’s logo. His loss leaves a massive void. pic.twitter.com/vE3fQc5XuE
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 12, 2024
