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NBA: Former Lakers guard and Hall of Famer Jerry West dies aged 86

NBA: Former Lakers guard and Hall of Famer Jerry West dies aged 86

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard and Hall of Famer Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced on Wednesday. A one-club man, West, whose silhouette is the inspiration behind the NBA logo, enjoyed a stellar career as a player, playing in nine NBA Finals and winning one title with the Lakers in 1972. Jerry West, the personification of basketball...

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Hakeem Olajuwon award among new trophies unveiled by NBA

The National Basketball Association has unveiled six new trophy to be awarded at the end of the season during the Kia Performance Award presentation. The six newly designed awards were named after NBA legends that have excelled in the league and have helped to set the standards for excellence in times past. One of the most noticeable awards is the Hakeem Olajuwon trophy which will be...