NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving remembers Jerry West: 'I lost one of my heroes' Fox NewsPlaschke: Laker legend Jerry West's final legacy sadly includes estrangement from Lakers Yahoo SportsAnalysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and the Lakers reaped the benefits The Associated PressNBA all-time great Jerry West dies at age 86 ESPNJerry West, as a player and exec, sustained excellence during a lifetime of emotional struggle The New York Times