Michelle Wie West Gets Emotional for ‘Papa’ After NBA & Husband Jonnie West’s Hall of Fame Tribute

Remember Jerry West? Well, Michelle Wie West sure does. What’s more, the entire NBA world hasn’t forgotten him. For the female golfer’s brother-in-law and the basketball legend’s son recently gave an emotional tribute to his father. And unsurprisingly enough, it was a touching moment for the West family, including the ex-LPGA Tour pro and her mother-in-law Karen Bua West.

The female athlete shared a video of her husband’s speech about his late father on her Instagram handle. The Director of Basketball Operations for the Golden State Warriors was speaking at the late Jerry West’s third Hall of Fame induction. Needless to say, it was quite touching and heartwarming for everyone including Michelle Wie West. the golfer of whom expressed the same in a caption on the story.

“I’m proud of you @jonniewest4,” wrote the 35-year-old as she expressed understanding for her husband’s struggle. “I know how much work you put into this and I know how hard this was for you. ILYSM. We love and miss you Papa.” She then took to convey how her late-father-in-law lead by example for the family before expressing gratitude once more, “You will forever be a role model for our family, thank you for everything that you have done.”

But what did Jonnie West talk about in the tribute to his father at the ceremony? Well, Michelle Wie West’s husband thanked his late father for the contributions he made to the game and his family. “I want to thank you for everything you have done for the game of basketball,” said the late legend’s son in the emotional tribute, “And for everyone within the game, and our family too. That obviously includes me, and Ryan, Mom – the other Hall of Famer in our family… and David, Mike, and Mark.”

That’s not all. He also pointed out the effect Jerry West had on the sport and the people who followed it. “I’m also thinking of the countless people you have inspired, touched, and helped throughout your unmatched 60+ years in the game,” said the legend’s son as he highlighted how much of a “role model, mentor, confidante, and father figure,” he was to so many. But when it comes to the female golfer and her daughter, he was simply ‘Papa