West’s competitor and Boston Celtics star Bill Russell said at the time: “As you all know, Jerry is the logo man, but to us [players], Jerry was not a silhouette. He was a man with a soul.” ...

Jerry West’s silhouette as the NBA logo garnered significant admiration and has become a recognizable symbol within ...

Leading the charge for that era of Lakers basketball were Elgin Baylor and Jerry West ... franchise's lore. West, of course, is one of the most iconic figures in sports — his silhouette was ...