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Legendary LA Laker Jerry West Dead at 86

Legendary LA Laker , Jerry West , Dead at 86. Fox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West, the inspiration behind the silhouette in the NBA's logo, has died at the age of 86. Fox News reports that Hall of Famer Jerry West, the inspiration behind the silhouette in the NBA's logo, has died at the age of 86. 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, Los Angeles Clippers statement, via Fox News. 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, Los Angeles Clippers statement, via Fox News. The legendary Los Angeles Lakers player was a 14-time All-Star. Through his career with the Lakers, West won a championship in 1972 and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1969 despite the team not winning the title. Through his career with the Lakers, West won a championship in 1972 and was named the NBA Finals MVP in 1969 despite the team not winning the title. He ended his career averaging 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. . He ended his career averaging 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. . Only three other retired players have ever had higher averages: Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor. Only three other retired players have ever had higher averages: Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor. In playoff games, West averaged 29.1 points per game. Only Jordan retired with a higher average. Two years after retiring in 1974, West became the Lakers' head coach before moving on to the scouting department in 1979. . Two years after retiring in 1974, West became the Lakers' head coach before moving on to the scouting department in 1979. . Finally, West became general manager of the team during the 1982-1983 season. . In 2019, West was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-President Donald Trump. . In 2019, West was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by then-President Donald Trump. . Fox News reports that West's legacy in the NBA, both on the court and in the front office, will be remembered forever. . Fox News reports that West's legacy in the NBA, both on the court and in the front office, will be remembered forever.

Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History as Fever Loses to Sparks

Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History , as Fever Loses to Sparks. The Indiana Fever lost 88-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 28, CNN reports. The Indiana Fever lost 88-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks on May 28, CNN reports. But rookie Caitlin Clark still managed to put on a show. Clark finished the game "with 30 points, five rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks," CNN reports. . Clark finished the game "with 30 points, five rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks," CNN reports. . The accomplishment makes her the first rookie to ever record such a stat line in the WNBA. There's only been three other WNBA players overall who've achieved similar stats. . The No. 1 overall pick currently sits as the fastest WNBA rookie to have reached 100 points and 50 assists. After losing to the Sparks, Clark told reporters, "Honestly, I think I just played with an aggressive mindset.". I think that was the biggest thing, just to play downhill the best I could, Caitlin Clark, via statement. I would have liked to have made a couple more threes … but I thought we did some good things and then we just kinda shoot ourselves in the foot, Caitlin Clark, via statement. Even though the Fever has only won one out of eight games so far, Clark continues to draw huge crowds. Over 16,000 people showed up to watch the Fever play the Sparks, including the Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton