Hornets Minority Owner Michael Jordan Releases Statement On The Passing Of Jerry West

West passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday morning

James Plowright | Jun 12, 2024

Michael Jordan takes the time to pose for a few photos and greet spectators and friends outside of The Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic led by Novant Health. A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new clinic opening off of Greenfield Street Tuesday May 7, 2024 in Wilmington, N.C. KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / KEN BLEVINS/STARNEWS / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Jerry West aka "The Logo" has passed away at the age of 86. West, is one of the most iconic players, coaches and front office executives in NBA history, he will be sadly missed. Following his passing, Hornets (now) minority owner Michael Jordan released a statement.

Jordan Statement on Jerry West's Passing / Rod Boone - Charlotte Observer

West was named to the NBA’s All-Star team x14 times, and made All-NBA x12 times, he was named to the league’s All-Defensive team five times. He was also selected as part of the NBA’s 75th-anniversary team. He is survived by his wife Karen and two sons Ryan and Jonnie.

Published Jun 12, 2024

JAMES PLOWRIGHT

Twitter: @British_Buzz Linked In: James Plowright Muck Rack: James Plowright About Me Bylines for: Sports Illustrated, Sky Sports NBA, SB Nation, Queen City Hoops Based in Manchester in the United Kingdom, I have covered the Charlotte Hornets since 2008. When I was 16 years old I won a blogging competition on Bobcats.com, this ignited my passion for journalism and since then I went on to write for a variety of blogs; Hornets Planet, Queen City Hoops and At The Hive. In 2022 I took on the role as site content manager for the Charlotte Hornets Fannation site (AllHornets.com). I am also the founder of the All Hornets Podcast Network, having recorded over 350+ Hornets related podcasts. Awards - The All Hornets podcast was nominated for "Best Team Podcast" in the 2022 Sports Podcast Awards. - I was nominated for "Sports Writer of the Year" in 2013 for LSU Media while studying my B.A in History and International Relations at Loughborough University.