Lakers to honor Jerry West with commemorative jersey band this season

Players will wear the No. 44 on the left shoulder of their uniforms for all 82 games during the 2024-25 season.

From NBA.com News Services

Updated on September 11, 2024 1:19 PM

A defining figure in the NBA, Jerry West left a monumental legacy as a player, executive and stalwart in the game.

The Los Angeles Lakers open the 2024-25 season on Tuesday, Oct. 22, honoring Jerry West as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena (10 ET, TNT).

Recognizing the significant contributions West made to the organization as a player and executive across three decades, the team will wear a commemorative No. 44 band on the left shoulder of its uniform this season.

The team will honor Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 band on their jerseys this season 💜 pic.twitter.com/S8MZ3WN5DB

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 10, 2024