Jerry Alan West[b] (May 28, 1938 – June 12, 2024) was an American basketball player and executive. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball …

Jun 12, 2024 · In 2021, commissioner Adam Silver finally relented, if only slightly. "While it's never been officially declared that the logo is Jerry West," Silver said, "it sure looks a lot like him."

Apr 25, 2025 · The designer of the logo Alan Siegel has publicly stated that Jerry West is the inspiration for the NBA Logo. During the process he considered images of all time greats such …

Jun 12, 2024 · Yes, West is the NBA logo. While league has never officially revealed him as such, the designer, Alan Siegel, admitted he used a photo of West as the basis for the player …

Jun 12, 2024 · How Jerry West became the NBA’s logo A photo of Jerry West, who died Wednesday at 86, was the inspiration for Alan Siegel’s red, white and blue design in 1969.

Jun 12, 2024 · David Stern went to his grave without admitting that Jerry West was the inspiration for the NBA logo. West died Wednesday at 86 knowing with certainty that he was “The Logo” …

Jun 12, 2024 · While the league has never officially acknowledged him as the inspiration, West served as the model for the NBA logo approved in 1969 and still used to this day.

Jun 12, 2024 · Oh, and he's the NBA logo. Literally! That's his silhouette that graces the logo. So how did that happen? Hear from West himself in an appearance on Paul George's podcast.

Jan 6, 2026 · Jerry West NBA Logo: The Original Photo & Inspiration The NBA logo, a ubiquitous symbol of professional basketball, is instantly recognizable. But have you ever stopped to …

Mar 1, 2025 · If you're a basketball fan you'll likely know the logo features the silhouette of legendary player Jerry West, but it was aesthetics over honour that earned him the starring role.