Jerry West, the iconic Los Angeles Lakers guard who inspired the NBA’s silhouetted logo and later built one of basketball’s ...

Jerry West was one of the most accomplished minds in basketball, but one of his most lasting legacies is the NBA logo.

This is a major loss for the NBA and the sports world at large.

NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West died on June 12 at age 86. The NBA has never verified that its logo is based on Jerry West, but ...

LOS ANGELES — David Stern went to his grave without admitting that Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo. West died Wednesday ... with shepherding the league through turbulent times ...

June 12 (Reuters) - Jerry West, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time whose silhouette was ...

Since 1969, Jerry West has been the ... once-secondary professional league would soon spread across the globe. He was an ideal choice for the centerpiece of a logo created by brand consultant ...

Basketball legend and Hall of Famer Jerry West, who’s silhouette is used in the NBA’s iconic logo, has died. He was 86. The ...

Yes, West is the NBA logo. While league has never officially revealed ... Jerry West were all simple designs that saw the phrase "National Basketball Association" or "NBA" printed on a circle ...

though West was named Finals MVP for his stellar play. And, in '69, his silhouette was introduced on the league's logo. More on the NBA The Story Behind Michael Jordan And Magic Johnson's One On ...