West was, however, bigger than the logo. He was an ally before the term ... When growing up in West Virginia he didn't know any Black people and as a rookie in the NBA decided he wanted a Black ...

Oh, and he's the NBA logo ... West, in fact, was one of Siegel's favorite players -- along with John Havlicek and Oscar Robertson -- but that's not why he chose to feature the former West Virginia ...

title-winning NBA executive and the logo of the league, he was a high school star in rural West Virginia with modest career aspirations. West, who died Wednesday at the age of 86, joined the ...

No one knows for sure who the NBA logo is based on ... that started on a hoop near his family’s home in rural West Virginia. Back then, they didn’t have a 3-point line. If they did, West ...

Jerry West was known for his ability to make crucial plays and was nicknamed "Mr. Clutch" and "The Logo." One of his most ... During his time at West Virginia, Jerry West not only excelled ...