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NBA logo creator Alan Siegel explains why he chose Jerry West’s likeness: "It was just one of those things that clicked"

For years, the NBA denied that the figure in its logo was based on Jerry West. However, its creator, Alan Siegel, finally restated the rumors, confirming that he was "undoubtedly" inspired by the Los ...
Fast Company

Basketball fans are pissed about the Finals’ court design. But there’s a reason it’s so plain

The look of the NBA Finals basketball court is being reconsidered, and we could have the fans to thank. At Game 2 last Friday, the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder played on the Thunder’s home ...
Yahoo! Sports

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on why Jerry West is the NBA's logo: "He embodied the qualities we admire in our best athletes"

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 ...
The New York Times

NBA trophy logos may return on finals courts next year, Adam Silver says

OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of a spirited online debate about the state of the NBA Finals court during the Indiana Pacers’ stunning Game 1 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder — with a swell of support ...