Official Statement from the Cleveland Cavaliers
“Jerry West was a Champion and a universally known athlete and executive in American sports history. One of the greatest and most influential players to ever grace the floor in the National Basketball Association, he was also the architect of some of the most iconic basketball teams in NBA history.
His impact on the game validates the heights at which others hope to achieve and the NBA’s logo silhouette will forever demonstrate his overall excellence and reputation across generations of professional basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire West family and all those who will continue to honor and pay tribute to the life and legacy of the illustrious Jerry West.”