Jerry West

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Remembering Basketball Icon Jerry West: The Man Behind the NBA Logo

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A tribute to the legendary player who shaped the NBA and inspired generations of athletes.🏀 #RIPJerryWest

Basketball has lost a legend with the passing of Jerry West at the age of 86. Known for his remarkable skills on the court, West was not only a Lakers legend and hall of famer but also the iconic figure believed to be the silhouette on the NBA logo. Despite the league never officially confirming this, West's impact on the sport and its visual representation is undeniable.

Jerry West's connection with Kobe Bryant was apparent from the start, as their paths crossed during the NBA Finals in 2010. Their bond highlighted the enduring legacy of greatness in basketball, transcending generations and uniting fans worldwide.

Throughout his career, from his college days at West Virginia University to his time as a player and later as a general manager, Jerry West's influence was profound. Pat Riley, a long-time friend and colleague, paid a heartfelt tribute to West, acknowledging his role in shaping the Lakers and the broader basketball community.

As the USA basketball icon and Olympic champion, Jerry West's remarkable achievements will forever be etched in the history of the sport. His legacy as the inspiration behind the NBA logo ensures that his passion and dedication to basketball will continue to inspire future athletes for years to come.

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.

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Analysis: Jerry West and Kobe Bryant were a match from Day 1, and ... (Alton Telegraph)

It was during the NBA Finals in 2010. Kobe Bryant was asked a question about whether he...

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COLUMN: Jerry West and 'that bouncing ball' (Times-West Virginian)

Jerry West of West Virginia University shoots a jump shot against George Washington University during a Southern Conference game in Washington, March 1, 1958.

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Pat Riley Praises Long-Time Friend And Colleague Jerry West, Who ... (Yahoo Movies UK)

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat head coach turned Heat executive Pat Riley has sent out a lengthy homage to Jerry West, who died today.

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There Will Never Be Another Jerry West (WVU Athletics)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Yesterday began like any typical sunny, lazy day in the summertime.

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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.

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The Sports Report: Farewell, Jerry West (Los Angeles Times)

Jerry West built the Lakers into an institution as a player. He constructed the Lakers' greatness as a general manager.

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Pat Riley Praises Long-Time Friend And Colleague Jerry West, Who ... (Yahoo Movies UK)

Former Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat head coach turned Heat executive Pat Riley has sent out a lengthy homage to Jerry West, who died today.

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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 ...

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NBA honors Jerry West at Game 3 of the Finals with a moment of ... (Daily Mail)

The NBA honored Jerry West with a moment of silence and a brief tribute video before Game 3 of the Finals in Dallas following the 86-year-old basketball ...

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Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the inspiration for ... (Sentinel Colorado)

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 be ...

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The Showtime Lakers remember Jerry West, the man who ... (Yahoo Sports)

Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson praised Jerry West, the general manager who added them to the Showtime Lakers roster.

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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 ...

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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.

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Jerry West took on a challenge with the Clippers. Here's what I ... (The Athletic)

Jerry West sat near the LA Clippers' bench during home games. The three-time Basketball Hall of Famer wasn't there every night, but I made it a point to ...

Lakers legend and hall of famer Jerry West dies at 86 (WUFT)

ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: Hall of Fame basketball player Jerry West died yesterday at 86 years old. He was a point guard in the 1960s and '70s for the Minneapolis ...

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Mid-Ohio Valley residents, West Virginia officials remember Jerry ... (Shelley Moore Capito)

“I got a lump in my throat and my heart swelled up,” said former Williamstown girls basketball coach Fred Sauro, who retired in April after 54 years coaching, ...

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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 ...

EDITORIAL: Jerry West Never Forgot His Roots | U.S. Senator ... (Shelley Moore Capito)

Since 1975, the “Pride of West Virginia” moniker has been bestowed upon the West Virginia University Marching Band. But the true pride of our beloved state ...

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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