NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the passing of Jerry West:

Well, he gave a famous speech about the end of racism (Ark in Space, 1975), started a workers’ revolution by quoting Marx (The Sun Makers, 1977), overthrew galactic slave trade (Warriors’ Gate, 1981), and never met the Daleks or Cybermen in the 80s, but otherwise this is bang on.

Just saw yesterday’s report from @wojespn and @PeteThamel that Mike Hopkins has been hired by the Suns to be an assistant. Happy for Mike but happier for the Suns. They got a gem!

“Jerry West threatened to resign his position as the Warriors head consultant if the team went ahead with a proposed trade last summer [2014] with the Timberwolves involving guard Klay Thompson and forward Kevin Love.” Jerry saved the dynasty before it even started.

Jerry West said, "You trade Klay. I quit ,that was huge n the Warriors dynasty 👊

Jerry West, Warriors legend in those six years he spent with the franchise man One of the driving figures behind drafting Klay and stopped that Klay/K Love trade from going down in 2014 They don’t get those rings without him, salute.

Rest in peace to the @NBA LOGO. Mr. Jerry West. source: @wojespn

RIP to The Logo Lived a long life, made a impact on that basketball court but also changed lives and made history in the front office Never forget, Jerry West threatened to quit his job if Warriors traded Klay Thompson for Kevin Love.

It’s a small part of Jerry West’s legacy but it’s pretty great how he helped stop the Warriors from trading Klay Thompson for Kevin Love.

My lone interview with Jerry West was the one in which he threatened to resign as a Warriors special adviser if they traded Klay Thompson. Remarkable skill for team-building, and of course, an incredible player. RIP to one of the NBA’s pillars of greatness.

Rest in Peace Jerry West. Thank you for all your contributions to the #NBA He was way before my time as a player but as an executive he was amazing. Responsible for Shaq going to the Lakers, responsible for Klay not getting traded from Warriors. Also he is the NBA logo FYI.

Jerry West stopped the Warriors from trading Klay Thompson to the Wolves for Kevin Love

Lacob was ready to trade Klay for Love until Jerry stepped in. Thank you to Mr. West for having the foresight to keep the coming dynasty alive. Warriors won their 1st title the next season and the rest is history. #RIPJerryWest #TheLogo

Jerry West lived a profound basketball and American life — iconic as a player, executive and looming figure in the history of the game. He was an MVP, a champion, a gold medalist, a dynasty-builder and literally the league’s logo. His loss leaves a massive void.

2 Trades the Warriors can make this Summer to improve the team? Lets hear it 🦻🦻

Chicago Board of Options (@CBOE) trading put jacket culture, 2016. From the “Wall Street Warriors” TV series.