3-time Hall of Famer Jerry West, whose silhouette inspired the NBA logo, passed away at 86.

NBA legend and 3-time Hall of Famer Jerry West, whose silhouette inspired the league's iconic logo, passed away at 86. West's career included being an NBA and Olympic champion as a player, leader as an executive, and a three-time Hall of Fame inductee. The NBA has never confirmed the famous secret that West's image is depicted in the league's logo, with then-Commissioner David Stern never admitting it despite the widespread recognition.

June 12, 2024
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