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After six years as a special consultant, Jerry West is leaving the Golden State Warriors to take a similar job with the Los Angeles Clippers, SI.com has learned.
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Golden State Warriors consultant and Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West will be taking a similar role with the Los Angeles Clippers, Sports Illustrated reported.

Warriors owner Joe Lacob confirmed that West would be departing the team in a statement.

The news comes just two days after the Warriors won their second NBA title in three seasons. West joined the club, where he served as an Executive Board Member, in 2011.

West, 79, was a legendary player for the Los Angeles Lakers, and he found equally great success as an executive with the team in building the Lakers’ dynasty in the 1980s. He also brought Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant to Los Angeles prior to his departure. West also was GM of the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry and his daughter Riley after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the NBA Finals

Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the NBA Finals MVP. 
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Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate after winning

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates with Kevin Durant after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the 2017 NBA

Kevin Durant celebrates after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates in front of fans after winning

Stephen Curry celebrates in front of fans after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Draymond Green celebrates after winning the 2017 NBA

Draymond Green celebrates after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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Andre Iguodala celebrates with fans in the stands after the Warriors win the 2017 NBA title. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates after winning the 2017 NBA title. 
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LeBron James and Kevin Durant hug after the Warriors win the 2017 NBA title. 
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David West argues with Tristan Thompson during the

David West argues with Tristan Thompson during the second quarter of Game 5. 
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Stephen Curry gestures to the crowd during the second

Stephen Curry gestures to the crowd during the second quarter of Game 5. 
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Kevin Durant is defended by Tristan Thompson during

Kevin Durant is defended by Tristan Thompson during the second quarter of Game 5. 
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LeBron James is defended by Andre Iguodala during the

LeBron James is defended by Andre Iguodala during the first quarter of Game 5. 
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LeBron James goes up for a layup over Kevin Durant

LeBron James goes up for a layup over Kevin Durant during the first quarter of Game 5. 
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Kyrie Irving handles the ball against Stephen Curry

Kyrie Irving handles the ball against Stephen Curry during the first quarter of Game 5. 
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Kevin Durant and Matt Barnes enter the arena before

Kevin Durant and Matt Barnes enter the arena before Game 5. 
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Recording artist P. Diddy in attendance before Game

Recording artist P. Diddy in attendance before Game 5. 
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Snoop Dogg greets Stephen A. Smith before Game 5.

Snoop Dogg greets Stephen A. Smith before Game 5. 
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Stephen Curry warms up before Game 5.

Stephen Curry warms up before Game 5. 
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Draymond Green smiles before Game 5.

Draymond Green smiles before Game 5. 
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Golden State Warriors fans Thaddeus Gill and Angie

Golden State Warriors fans Thaddeus Gill and Angie Gill pose for a photo before Game 5. 
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Draymond Green is defended by LeBron James during the

Draymond Green is defended by LeBron James during the second half of Game 4. 
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Kevin Durant pats Kyrie Irving on the head during the

Kevin Durant pats Kyrie Irving on the head during the fourth quarter of Game 4. 
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Kyrie Irving is defended by Stephen Curry during the

Kyrie Irving is defended by Stephen Curry during the second half of Game 4. 
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LeBron James and Iman Shumpert argue a call during

LeBron James and Iman Shumpert argue a call during the third quarter of Game 4. 
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Draymond Green and Steve Kerr react to a call during

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Kyrie Irving reacts after making a basket during the

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Kevin Durant and LeBron James exchange words during

Kevin Durant and LeBron James exchange words during the third quarter of Game 4. 
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Kyrie Irving goes up for a layup during the second

Kyrie Irving goes up for a layup during the second quarter of Game 4. 
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Stephen Curry dribbles the ball past Iman Shumpert

Stephen Curry dribbles the ball past Iman Shumpert during the first half of Game 4. 
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LeBron James dunks during the first half of Game 4.

LeBron James dunks during the first half of Game 4. 
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LeBron James passes the ball against Kevin Durant during

LeBron James passes the ball against Kevin Durant during the first quarter in Game 4. 
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Kevin Love shoots the ball against Draymond Green during

Kevin Love shoots the ball against Draymond Green during the first quarter of Game 4. 
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LeBron James handles the ball against Kevin Durant

LeBron James handles the ball against Kevin Durant during the first quarter in Game 4. 
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Recording artist Jordin Sparks performs the national

Recording artist Jordin Sparks performs the national anthem before Game 4. 
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A view of shields placed in the stands before Game

A view of shields placed in the stands before Game 4 of the 2017 NBA Finals. 
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Kevin Durant signs autographs before Game 4.

Kevin Durant signs autographs before Game 4. 
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Stephen Curry smiles during the fourth quarter of Game

Stephen Curry smiles during the fourth quarter of Game 3. 
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Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry during the

Kevin Durant celebrates with Stephen Curry during the fourth quarter of Game 3. 
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Kevin Durant celebrates after making a three-point

Kevin Durant celebrates after making a three-point basket during the fourth quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James handles the ball against Stephen Curry

LeBron James handles the ball against Stephen Curry during the fourth quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James is greeted by Kyrie Irving as a fan reacts

LeBron James is greeted by Kyrie Irving as a fan reacts during the third quarter of Game 3. 
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Kevin Durant throws down a dunk during the second quarter

Kevin Durant throws down a dunk during the second quarter of Game 3. 
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Stephen Curry and Iman Shumpert exchange words during

Stephen Curry and Iman Shumpert exchange words during the second quarter of Game 3. 
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Television personality Khloe Kardashian looks on during

Television personality Khloe Kardashian looks on during the second quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James goes up for a layup during Game 3.

LeBron James goes up for a layup during Game 3. 
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Draymond Green reacts to a call during the second quarter

Draymond Green reacts to a call during the second quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James defends Draymond Green during the second

LeBron James defends Draymond Green during the second quarter of Game 3. 
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Stephen Curry drives to the basket against Iman Shumpert

Stephen Curry drives to the basket against Iman Shumpert during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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JaVale McGee and LeBron James go for a loose ball during

JaVale McGee and LeBron James go for a loose ball during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James works around Kevin Durant during the first

LeBron James works around Kevin Durant during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate during the

Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James shoots as Kevin Durant guards during the

LeBron James shoots as Kevin Durant guards during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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Draymond Green reacts to a play during the first quarter

Draymond Green reacts to a play during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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JR Smith reacts during the first quarter of Game 3.

JR Smith reacts during the first quarter of Game 3. 
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LeBron James looks to pass in Game 3.

LeBron James looks to pass in Game 3. 
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Tristan Thompson and Zaza Pachulia go for the opening

Tristan Thompson and Zaza Pachulia go for the opening tip in Game 3. 
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Rascal Flats performs the national before before Game

Rascal Flats performs the national before before Game 3. 
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Kevin Durant high fives fans before Game 3.

Kevin Durant high fives fans before Game 3. 
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Draymond Green and Kevin Durant at a press conference

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Kevin Durant greets his mother Wanda after Game 2.

Kevin Durant greets his mother Wanda after Game 2. 
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A general view as confetti falls after Game 2.

A general view as confetti falls after Game 2. 
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LeBron James defends Kevin Durant during the second

LeBron James defends Kevin Durant during the second half of Game 2. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates with Kevin Durant during the

Stephen Curry celebrates with Kevin Durant during the second half of Game 2. 
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Draymond Green reacts during the second half of Game

Draymond Green reacts during the second half of Game 2. 
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Kyrie Irving goes for a layup over David West during the second half of Game 2. 
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LeBron James is defended by Kevin Durant during the second half of Game 2. 
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Kevin Durant and Draymond Green celebrate during the first half of Game 2. 
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Kyrie Irving is defended by Stephen Curry during the

Kyrie Irving is defended by Stephen Curry during the first half in Game 2. 
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JaVale McGee dunks as Kevin Love looks on in Game 2.

JaVale McGee dunks as Kevin Love looks on in Game 2. 
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LeBron James helps up teammate Kevin Love during the

LeBron James helps up teammate Kevin Love during the first half of Game 2. 
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Steve Kerr talks with Klay Thompson during the first

Steve Kerr talks with Klay Thompson during the first half of Game 2. 
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Kevin Durant is defended by Iman Shumpert and Channing

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Stephen Curry dribbles past Kyrie Irving during the

Stephen Curry dribbles past Kyrie Irving during the first half of Game 2. 
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LeBron James warms up before Game 2.

LeBron James warms up before Game 2. 
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Stephen Curry shoots from the tunnel during warm ups

Stephen Curry shoots from the tunnel during warm ups before Game 2. 
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Blaise D'Sylva holds up a sign before Game 2.

Blaise D’Sylva holds up a sign before Game 2. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates in the second half of Game

Stephen Curry celebrates in the second half of Game 1. 
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Stephen Curry celebrates in the second half of Game

Stephen Curry celebrates in the second half of Game 1. 
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Stephen Curry shoots past LeBron James during Game

Stephen Curry shoots past LeBron James during Game 1. 
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LeBron James shoots over Kevin Durant in the second

LeBron James shoots over Kevin Durant in the second half of Game 1. 
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Recording artist Rihanna in attendance for Game 1.

Recording artist Rihanna in attendance for Game 1. 
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Tristan Thompson battles for the ball with Zaza Pachulia

Tristan Thompson battles for the ball with Zaza Pachulia in the first quarter of Game 1. 
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Jay-Z in attendance in the first quarter of the Finals.

Jay-Z in attendance in the first quarter of Game 1. 
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Kevin Durant dunks in the first half of Game 1.

Kevin Durant dunks in the first half of Game 1. 
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Draymond Green reacts in the first quarter of the Finals.

Draymond Green reacts in the first quarter of Game 1. 
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A general view before the opening tip of the NBA Finals.

A general view before the opening tip of the NBA Finals. 
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Stephen Curry warms up before Game 1 of the Finals.

Stephen Curry warms up before Game 1 of the Finals. 
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Draymond Green warms up before Game 1 of the Finals.

Draymond Green warms up before Game 1 of the Finals. 
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LeBron James warms up before Game 1 of the Finals.

LeBron James warms up before Game 1 of the Finals. 
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Kevin Love during the NBA Finals media day at Oracle

Kevin Love during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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LeBron James dunks during the NBA Finals media day

LeBron James dunks during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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Klay Thompson during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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Kevin Durant smiles during the NBA Finals media day

Kevin Durant smiles during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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LeBron James shoots the during the NBA Finals media

LeBron James shoots during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to acting head

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talks to acting head coach Mike Brown during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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Stephen Curry during the NBA Finals media day at Oracle

Stephen Curry shoots during NBA Finals practice at Oracle Arena. 
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