Jerry West will always be remembered as one of the greatest ever, but his 1-8 record in the NBA Finals is something he personally never got over.

Jerry West, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time whose silhouette was the inspiration for the National Basketball Association’s logo, has died at the age of 86.

The NBA's logo immortalized Jerry West's legacy. Whenever people see his silhouette dribbling the basketball, they remember his greatness and impact on the sport. For those who have been wondering why West's image was chosen to be the NBA's official logo ...

Jerry began his career in 1960 as a point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. Primarily known for his shooting and scoring abilities, West was also a four-time All-Defensive First Team. He remains the first and only player to win Finals MVP (1969) despite being on the losing side.

The 12-time All-NBA guard was a member of the NBA's 50th and 75th anniversary teams and one of the league's most iconic players. Shaun Powell A defining figure in the NBA, Jerry West left a monumental legacy as a player, executive and stalwart in the game.

On a warm morning late in the summer of 1969, Jerry West and a friend were running down San Vicente Blvd. in Santa Monica, on the western edge of Los Angeles, when a man on the street passed him. "You're a choker," he growled. It was one of the few times ...