Although the NBA logo was designed to depict an anonymous player, the silhouette is based on an image of Jerry West, a Hall of Fame member and former Los Angeles Lakers player. Jerry West is an ...

We appreciate this thoughtful gift from the Ballmer family to build upon Jerry West’s legacy at WVU.” Known as “The Logo” for inspiring the iconic silhouette of the NBA logo, West is ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school's all-time leading scorer, at its sellout game Saturday against No. 2 Iowa State. Video tributes and ...