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Who is the NBA logo? Jerry West’s silhouette etched forever in basketball history
The NBA logo is one of the most iconic designs in sports, worn on basketball jerseys around the globe.
The man who has long been associated as the source of inspiration for the league’s “the Logo” died Wednesday morning.
Jerry West was an NBA champion as a player and a general manager, an Olympic gold medal winner, and arguably the most influential basketball scout in the league’s history.
While fans mourn the loss of a legend, we take a look back at the origins behind the NBA logo and the meaning behind West’s many nicknames.
Who is the player in the NBA logo?
The legendary NBA logo has long been linked to Jerry West and his silhouette.
The jersey decal outlines a player dribbling a basketball with his left hand while closing in on the rim.
The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to the iconography Wednesday shortly after West’s passing was announced.