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Jerry West's legendary NBA career, by the stats

Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away at the age of 86 following a legendary NBA career as a player, coach and executive.

Here's a look at West's history in the league by the numbers.

1,679: Career points in NBA Finals (most in NBA history)

1980: Year inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

1969: NBA Finals MVP (only player from a losing team to win Finals MVP)

145: Number of wins as Los Angeles Lakers head coach from 1976-79 (145-101)

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