Jerry West
2024 - 6 - 13Remembering Jerry West: The Legendary NBA Icon Who Left a Lasting Legacy
nba logo Basketball - Jerry West - Logo Inspiration - Los Angeles Lakers - NBA - nba logo🏀 Legendary NBA icon Jerry West, the inspiration behind the NBA logo, has passed away at the age of 86. His impact on the basketball world transcends generations. #JerryWest #NBA
Jerry West, the legendary NBA player and Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the basketball world. Known for his exceptional skills on the court, West was not only a player but also the inspiration behind the iconic NBA logo, a fact the league never officially confirmed. Despite being referred to as 'The Logo,' West often felt uncomfortable with the nickname and the honor it carried. His influence extended beyond his playing days, as he played a pivotal role in assembling the elite Showtime Lakers roster, earning accolades from teammates like Magic Johnson. His greatness was undeniable, remembered by fans and players alike.
Jerry West's impact on basketball history was profound. He was a match from Day 1 with Kobe Bryant, two basketball legends sharing a unique bond. West's presence transcended mere stardom; he was a symbol of excellence in the sport. As an Olympic champion and key figure in the NBA, his contributions to the game will always be remembered. Despite his conflicted feelings about being the logo inspiration, West's legacy as one of the greatest players in basketball remains unquestioned.
In a bittersweet moment, West's passing reminds us of the impermanence of life, yet his legacy lives on through the players he influenced and the fans he inspired. His silhouette in the NBA logo immortalizes his impact on the sport. As the basketball world mourns the loss of a legend, Jerry West's greatness will forever be etched in the history of the game.
Lakers legend and hall of famer Jerry West dies at 86 (NPR)
Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the NBA's logo -- although the league has never officially confirmed that.
Jerry West conflicted about the honor of being NBA logo inspiration (INQUIRER.net)
Fans alike often referred to Jerry West as “The Logo," even if he himself felt decidedly uncomfortable about the nickname and the honor.
Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (WTOP)
It was during the NBA Finals in 2010. Kobe Bryant was asked a question about whether he thought he was the greatest Los Angeles Laker ever.
The greatness of Jerry West remembered (The Inter-Mountain)
MORGANTOWN — In sports, there are stars, there are All-Stars, there are superstars. And there's Jerry West. In the world of basketball, he carries the.
Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, who assembled the elite team (Los Angeles Times)
Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.
Basketball Olympic champion and NBA logo inspiration Jerry West ... (Olympics)
The USA basketball icon, Olympic champion, and the inspiration for the NBA logo, has passed away at the age of 86.
NBA and Olympic champion Jerry West, 86 | The Associated Press (Business Mirror)
THE NBA has never confirmed the worst-kept secret in basketball, that Jerry West is the player whose silhouette is depicted in the league's logo.
Jerry West, one of basketball's greatest players, dies at 86 (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)
The Los Angeles Clippers announced his death but provided no other details. West was a consultant for the team in recent years. ADVERTISING ...
Jerry West and the Burden of Being the Logo (The Ringer)
Mr. Clutch was such a defining figure in NBA history the league made him its symbol, but the Hall of Famer could never escape the pressure that came with ...
3-time HOF selection and the inspiration for NBA logo, Jerry West ... (Hot Springs Sentinel)
Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to ...
There Will Never Be Another Jerry West (WVU Athletics)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Yesterday began like any typical sunny, lazy day in the summertime.
My charmed, tormented life with Jerry West (The Washington Post)
Jeff Pearlman is the author of “Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s,” which was adapted into the HBO series ...
Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (The Associated Press)
It was during the NBA Finals in 2010. Kobe Bryant was asked a question about whether he thought he was the greatest Los Angeles Laker ever.
Jerry West deserved more from the Lakers. Team should have ... (USA TODAY)
For the storied franchise with so much success and great relationships with players, the fracture with Jerry West was sad. And now he's gone.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver finally says that Jerry West inspired ... (CBSSports.com)
Silver said there has never been any doubt in his mind that the logo is West's silhouette.
Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (Spectrum News 1)
It didn't take West long to see that Bryant was the best player on the floor.
RIP Jerry West. Plus, will the Celtics sweep the NBA Finals? (Sacramento Bee)
West retired in 1974, before joining the Lakers' coaching staff, but ultimately, he made a significant impact on the game as an executive. West worked in the ...
Remembering Jerry West (Beckley Register-Herald)
It is with sadness that the life of Jerry West comes to an end. But I want to reflect on my experience by observing him on the West Virginia campus.
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