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Jerry West Silhouette Logo

The silhouette that became the NBA's mark, not the Lakers'.

Jerry West's silhouette is widely believed to be the basis for the NBA logo, earning him the nickname "the Logo." The NBA introduced the logo in 1969, but it was not officially adopted as the league's logo until 1971. The logo is the NBA's official emblem, not the Los Angeles Lakers' team logo.

Quick Facts

Subject
Jerry West
Position
Shooting Guard; Point Guard
Era depicted
1960s (Los Angeles Lakers)
Designer
Alan Siegel
Year adopted
1969
Significance
NBA Official Logo & Lakers Heritage Symbol

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