Trump Presents Medal of Freedom to NBA’s Jerry West

President Donald Trump (R) presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former NBA basketball player and general manager Jerry West, in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 5, 2019. Alex Brandon/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is continuing his run of recognizing American sports greats with the nation’s highest civilian honor.

Trump has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to pro basketball great Jerry West, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, during a White House ceremony.