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Plaschke on West's legacy, Lakers' future

June 12, 2024 03:05 PM

LA Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke discusses Jerry West's Lakers legacy with Dan Patrick after the NBA legend's death and shares his thoughts on the franchise's future.

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