Jerry West will be entering the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a record third time, and his latest NBA election is for his work as a contributor to the game, according to sources.
West, 85, is the only individual to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in three distinct roles. The West Virginia native was previously inducted as a player (1979) and as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team (2010).
The contributor election is for his work as a general manager with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, along with his time spent as a consultant with the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers.
ESPN Sources: Jerry West has been elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor to the game — his record third Hall enshrinement. West has been previously inducted as a player (1979) and member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team (2010).
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