David Stern spent 30 years as the NBA’s longest-serving commissioner, but he refused to admit the obvious: Lakers legend Jerry West was the inspiration for the logo. June 12, 2024 But he also se ...

Just understanding what his career was, that’s The Logo, so very special ... “The guy is 37 years old,” he said. “Incredible. Fifty-two points with people draped all over him all game ...

West, of course, played his entire 14-year career with the Lakers and is best known globally for being the inspiration behind the NBA logo ... “The guy is 37 years old,” he said.