“Unveiling a Tribute: How the Warriors Plan to Immortalize Jerry West’s Legacy This Season at Chase Center”

As the 2024-2025 NBA season unfolds, the Golden State Warriors are set to pay a heartfelt homage to a true basketball icon—Jerry West. Known not just for his illustrious career as a player but also for his profound impact as an executive, West’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of modern basketball. The Warriors will honor this legendary figure with a distinctive court decal featuring his initials, “JW,” displayed prominently throughout the season at Chase Center. This tribute not only commemorates West’s contributions during his time with the Warriors from 2011 to 2017 but also encapsulates his vital role in shaping the team into a championship contender. As we delve into the details of this homage, we celebrate not just a player but a strategist and visionary whose influence continues to be felt in the game today. Discover the significant ways Jerry West’s legacy will be remembered by the Warriors—his impact reverberating through every dribble and shot. LEARN MORE.

West passed away last June at the age of 86.— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) October 17, 2024The basketball legend served as an executive member of Golden State’s board of directors from 2011-2017.

How Warriors will honor Jerry West this season at Chase Center originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaWith its core in place, the Warriors soared into the NBA stratosphere, winning the 2015 NBA Finals and beginning a run of five consecutive Finals appearances.The Warriors have a special tribute planned at Chase Center to honor the late Jerry West this season.West helped mold Golden State into a contender, as he was instrumental in selecting Klay Thompson with the No. 11 overall selection in the 2011 NBA Draft. The 2012 NBA Draft was another West masterclass, with Golden State selecting the likes of Harrison Barnes, Festus Ezeli and Draymond Green. West also stood firm in backing Thompson when Golden State was in talks to trade him for Kevin Love in 2014.The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently inducted West for the third time for his contributions as an executive with the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers and the Warriors.The Warriors will honor Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, who served as an Executive Board Member for the Warriors from 2011-17, with a “JW” court decal at Chase Center throughout the 2024-25 season. pic.twitter.com/5loAfcNMhn