Jerry West's Net Worth 2024: Legacy, Earnings & More
Did you ever wonder how much a basketball legend is worth? Jerry West, a name synonymous with NBA greatness, had a net worth that reflected his monumental impact on the sport.
The man known as "Mr. Clutch" and, more famously, as the inspiration for the NBA logo, Jerry West passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 86. Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over four decades as a player, coach, and executive, West amassed a considerable fortune. While various sources offer slightly differing figures, the consensus estimates his net worth to be around $50 million at the time of his death. This substantial wealth was accumulated through a combination of his on-court earnings, coaching salaries, executive compensation, endorsements, and shrewd investments.
| Jerry West: Biographical and Career Overview | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jerry Alan West |
| Nickname | Mr. Clutch, The Logo |
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1938 |
| Date of Death | June 12, 2024 |
| Age at Death | 86 |
| Birthplace | Chelyan, West Virginia, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Position | Guard |
| NBA Draft | 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall (Los Angeles Lakers) |
| Playing Career | 19601974 (Los Angeles Lakers) |
| Coaching Career | 19761979 (Los Angeles Lakers) |
| Executive Career | Los Angeles Lakers (1979-2000) Memphis Grizzlies (2002-2007) Golden State Warriors (2011-2017) Los Angeles Clippers (2017-2024) |
| Net Worth (Estimate) | $50 million (USD) |
| Primary Income Sources | NBA Player Salary, Coaching Salary, Executive Compensation, Endorsements, Investments |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
| NBA Championship | 1972 (as player), Multiple (as executive) |
| NBA Finals MVP | 1969 |
| NBA All-Star | 14-time (19611974) |
| NBA All-Star Game MVP | 1972 |
| All-NBA First Team | 10-time (19621967, 19701973) |
| NBA Scoring Champion | 1970 |
| NBA All-Defensive First Team | 4-time (19701973) |
| NBA Executive of the Year | 1995, 2004 |
| No. 44 Retired by | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Inducted in 1980 (as player), 2010 (as a member of the 1960 United States men's Olympic basketball team) |
| Real Estate | |
| Residence | Owned a $1.6 million home in Hayward, California (purchased in 2019) |
| References | |
| Celebrity Net Worth Profile |
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