Lakers to Pay Tribute to Jerry West with Special Jersey Band this Season

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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.