Jerry West - NBA logo

blue227

I read somewhere once before that the NBA's logo of player dribbling (in silouette) is modeled after an image of Jerry West. Is the story part of NBA folklore? If the story is true, does anyone know of a bskb card or published photo that was used as inspiration?

Stingray

Stingray

frolico

Yes it is Jerry West. Every little while the media makes mention of this.