As such, the Lakers will wear a black No. 44 band -- the number that West wore during his 14 years as a Lakers player -- on the left shoulder of their jerseys this season in honor or West, who died in June at the age of 86. The team will honor Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 band on their jerseys this season 💜 pic.twitter.com/S8MZ3WN5DB

Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West passed away last June at 86. While West had harsh things to say about the Purple and Gold in recent years, the team still decided to pay special tribute to “The Logo,