Jerry West

2024 - 6 - 13

Remembering a Legend: The Impact of Jerry West on Basketball

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🏀 Jerry West, the NBA logo inspiration, has left a lasting legacy. Learn how his influence shaped the Showtime Lakers and the league.

Jerry West, the basketball icon known for his exceptional skills both on and off the court, has passed away at the age of 86. As a Lakers legend and hall of famer, West's silhouette remains an unofficial emblem of the NBA. His leadership as the general manager of the Showtime Lakers brought together elite players like Kurt Rambis, Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, and Magic Johnson, who praised his role in assembling the iconic team.

West, an Olympic champion and the inspiration for the NBA logo, will forever be remembered for his contribution to the sport. From his impactful presence in building the Lakers' greatness to the pressure of being the face of the league's logo, Jerry West's influence on basketball is unparalleled.

In a touching tribute, former Lakers players reminisced about the impact Jerry West had on their careers and the legacy he leaves behind. The burden of being the symbol of the NBA symbolized both the honor and challenges West faced throughout his career.

Reflecting on West's unmatched legacy, it's clear that his persona transcended the court, shaping the very essence of the sport and its iconic teams. Jerry West's passing marks the end of an era in basketball history, leaving behind a void that can never be filled.

🌟 Did you know that Jerry West's silhouette is rumored to be the inspiration for the NBA logo? 🌟 Jerry West's strategic vision as a general manager led to the creation of one of the most iconic basketball teams in history, the Showtime Lakers.

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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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 ...

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