The NBA has its share of nicknames. There was "Air" for Michael Jordan because he floated. The "Doctor" for Julius Erving because he made house calls. The "Mailman" for Karl Malone because he always ...

Jerry West, an NBA icon whose likeness serves as the framework for the logo of the league, has died, the Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday. He was 86. One of the few in basketball who achieved ...

Jerry West, sitting at his desk at the Forum in 1987 during his stint as general manager of the Lakers, is considered by many to be the greatest Laker of all time. (Andrew D. Bernstein / NBAE via ...

morgantown — Some knew him as Mr. Clutch. Others referred to him as The Logo. To the West Virginia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, he is simply the greatest Mountaineer ever. WVU ...

PEORIA — Jerry West's play-making silhouette has been used as the NBA logo since 1969. But the basketball legend's death at age 86 on Wednesday cast a shadow over the game that might be seen forever.

NBA legends, current players and members of the basketball community pay tribute to the Hall of Famer. From Social Media Reports NBA legend Jerry West, who died Wednesday, dedicated his life to ...

Jerry West is as synonymous with the Los Angeles Lakers as purple and gold itself. The tragic news of West’s passing on Wednesday at 86 offers an important reminder of West’s legendary run with the ...

The legendary Jerry West passed away peacefully earlier this week and we honored his greatness by going through his greatest achievements as a player and executive. Looking back at West’s career as a ...

The Lakers will honor the late Jerry West on opening night with a ceremony and all season with a band on the left shoulder of their uniforms, the team announced Tuesday. The purple jersey patch has No ...

Brown, Tatum lead Boston to a 3-0 edge in NBA Finals. Plus, a look at the life and legacy of NBA legend Jerry West. When you put your team one win away from an 18th Larry O’Brien Trophy … THE LINEUP ...

What a sad day for us all. Jerry West was one of the best players, coaches, executives and human beings that ever walked Earth. He is the NBA logo for a reason. I was lucky to meet Jerry on several ...