JERRY WEST: LOS ANGELES LAKERS LEGEND AND INSPIRATION BEHIND THE NBA’S ICONIC LOGO DIES AT THE AGE OF 86Jerry West, who had a storied career with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1960s and 70s, died at the age of 86 on Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. West, who was the inspiration behind the NBA’s logo, was an All-Star in every year of his 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning one NBA title. He was later known for his work as an executive for multiple teams.
