Jerry West, the Los Angeles Lakers legend as both a player and an executive who was later dubbed “the Logo” after he was immortalized on the NBA’s symbol, has died at the age of 86.

The NBA logo is one of the most iconic designs in sports. ... Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers. He was a two-time NBA Executive of the Year in 1995 and 2004.

David Stern spent 30 years as the NBA's longest-serving commissioner, but he refused to admit the obvious: Lakers legend Jerry West was the inspiration for the logo.

Nick Van Exel recalls his awful Summer League experience which resulted in an epic interaction with Jerry West in his office.