The Logo — his silhouette is the NBA logo, and his performances in 14 seasons with the Lakers combined with his executive genius made him the most influential person in basketball history.
Jerry West's silhouette is the NBA logo — the sport's most enduring symbol. He played 14 seasons for the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 27 points per game and winning the NBA Championship in 1972. He won Finals MVP in 1969 — on the losing team — the only time in history that has happened. He later became one of basketball's most celebrated executives, assembling multiple championship rosters.
He won the NBA Finals MVP award in 1969 — despite being on the losing team. It is the only time in history that a player from the losing side has won the award.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- NBA Champion 1972
- Finals MVP 1969 (only losing team winner ever)
- 14x All-Star
- 27 ppg career average