Los Angeles Lakers star and former LA Clippers exec Elgin Baylor dies at 86

[jalan48]

Source: ESPN

One of the all time greats.

Hall of Fame forward Elgin Baylor, who followed his illustrious playing career with a decades-long tenure as LA Clippers general manager, has died at the age of 86.

Baylor died of natural causes Monday and was surrounded by his wife, Elaine, and his daughter, Krystal, the Los Angeles Lakers said in a statement.

"Elgin was the love of my life and my best friend," Elaine said in the statement. "And like everyone else, I was in awe of his immense courage, dignity and the time he gave to all fans. At this time we ask that I and our family be allowed to mourn his passing in privacy."

Considered one of basketball's greatest players, Baylor was an 11-time All-Star and 10-time All-NBA selection during his 14 seasons with the Lakers from 1958 to 1971. He was the 1958-59 Rookie of the Year as well as the All-Star Game MVP that year. He averaged a double-double for his career, posting 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.

Read more: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31114563/los-angeles-lakers-star-former-la-clippers-exec-elgin-baylor-dies-86

[Docreed2003]

1. ...

one of the greats. Rest in power Mr Baylor!

[jalan48]

2. He was one of my childhood idols. His ability to jump and hang in the air before shooting the ball

was unheard of in his day.

[Roy Rolling]

3. In the '70s

He was with the New Orleans Jazz and would bring his car to me for service at the car dealership I worked. At the time, he drove a tan ‘75 Cutlass. It was like he was unaware of his stardom to basketball fans like me.😂😂

[mobeau69]

4. RIP Elgin.

[regnaD kciN]

5. Before the NBA, the biggest star to come out of Seattle...

He took Seattle University to a Final Four appearance. Sadly, he never won a ring, as he retired from the Lakers early in the season when they finally broke their championship drought.