Basketball legend Jerry West is headed to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Thursday for a record third time, ESPN reported.
His latest election comes as a contributor to the game, sources told the sports network on Wednesday.
West, 85, has already been inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1979 and as a member of the 1960 U.S. Olympic team in 2010.
The contributor enshrinement will honor his work as a general manager with the Lakers (1982-2000) and Memphis Grizzlies (2002-07), in addition to his time as a consultant with the Golden State Warriors (2011-17) and in his current position with the Clippers.
While in those roles, West has won eight championships and was twice selected NBA Executive of the Year.
West also won an NBA championship as a player.
He was credited as the architect of the Lakers in the 1980s and 1990s during his 18 seasons as general manager, including the deal that brought Kobe Bryant to Los Angeles.
"Congratulations to the logo legend and already 2x Hall of Famer Jerry West for being elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the third time as a contributor!" Magic Johnson posted Wednesday on social media.
"Thank you for drafting a skinny kid for Michigan State to the Lakers 45 years ago - together, we won 5 championships! You extended your winning legacy as the architect for the Kobe and Shaq era with an NBA Championship three-peat. THEN after doing a great job in Memphis, you went on to help Golden State win 2 Championships. This honor is well-deserved and well-earned!"
Before joining the Clippers in 2017, West spent six years with the Warriors and helped the team win titles in 2015 and 2017. He also spent five years in Memphis' front office, rebuilding the franchise.
As a player, West was a 14-time All-Star with the Lakers, and was the inspiration for the NBA's logo.
The Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will officially be announced April 6 in Phoenix during the NCAA Men's Final Four. The ceremony will take place Aug. 16-17 in Springfield, Mass.
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