Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West died Wednesday morning, the LA Clippers announced. He was 86 years old.

A 14-time All-Star and champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, West's silhouette is considered the basis for the NBA logo. He was the third player to reach 25,000 points in NBA history and has the most career points in the NBA Finals, according to ESPN Stats & Information. West reached the Finals nine times with the Lakers, winning in 1972. He was named NBA Finals MVP in 1969, even though Los Angeles lost to the Boston Celtics.

After his playing career, West found success as an NBA executive. He had a key role in the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s. West signed Shaquille O'Neal and orchestrated the Kobe Bryant trade in 1996, setting up a new dynasty in Los Angeles. He also worked in the front offices of the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors, and took on an advisory position with the Clippers in 2017.

The sports world paid tribute to West on social media Wednesday.

Former and current NBA players

Michael Jordan texted @stephenasmith to honor Jerry West.

"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

First Take (@FirstTake) June 12, 2024

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

My mentor, My friend! Hopefully I continue to make you proud! . You're already missed!

LeBron James (@KingJames) June 12, 2024

Rest in peace, dear Jerry. Thank you for everything you have done and given to this game. pic.twitter.com/aScTL7WqL1

Pau Gasol (@paugasol) June 12, 2024

RIP Jerry West, I'll be always grateful Prayers up pic.twitter.com/9wp2yz6rIB

Nicolas Batum (@nicolas88batum) June 12, 2024

My guy Jerry. Brief interactions. But you could always feel the fire inside. May The Logo live on!! R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/rohRJlD8oE

Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) June 12, 2024

It was such an honor to play for and learn from one of the greatest in our game. Rest in Peace, Jerry West. #logo pic.twitter.com/vorXZOuIK2

Sam Dekker (@dekker) June 12, 2024

Jerry West much love logo!!

Harry Giles III (@HGiiizzle) June 12, 2024

THE WORD "DOG" COMES UP ALOT... WELL I WAS A WOLF BC I USE TO EAT DOGS.! -JERRY WEST #RIP

JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 12, 2024

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

R.I.P Jerry Legends Live On #lakeshow #legend

Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) June 12, 2024

The Logo. Damn, RIP Jerry.

Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) June 12, 2024

NBA and college teams

Honoring the legendary Jerry West pic.twitter.com/vN9gzMPVMc

Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 12, 2024

https://t.co/sa1lh2I8PH pic.twitter.com/5b6IXYcNX0

NBA (@NBA) June 12, 2024

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. pic.twitter.com/iMwOXmCT2B

LA Clippers (@LAClippers) June 12, 2024

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... pic.twitter.com/RlU3rZXORd

Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) June 12, 2024

USA Basketball mourns the loss of basketball icon Jerry West.

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

USA Basketball (@usabasketball) June 12, 2024

West Virginia University mourns the passing of the legendary Jerry West, an iconic figure in basketball history.

Forever a Mountaineer. pic.twitter.com/M4ZYxUBTEL

WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) June 12, 2024