Lakers to Honor Jerry West with Special No. 44 Jersey Band for 2024-25 Season

The team will wear the commemorative band throughout the season and hold a special tribute on opening night.

Jerry West, a Lakers icon as player and executive, passed away at 86 in June 2024.
The Lakers will wear a No. 44 band on their uniforms for all 82 games of the upcoming season.
West's legacy includes nine NBA Finals appearances, a championship, and the creation of multiple Lakers dynasties.
The team will give away West jerseys at the season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
West is immortalized in the NBA logo and has a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.