David Stern spent 30 years as the NBA’s longest-serving commissioner, but he refused to admit the obvious: Lakers legend Jerry West was the inspiration for the logo. June 12, 2024 But he also se ...

He made 12 three-point shots, two shy of former teammate Klay Thompson’s single-game NBA record ... that’s The Logo, so very special. I’ll keep that ball and put it in a good place.” ...

West, of course, played his entire 14-year career with the Lakers and is best known globally for being the inspiration behind the NBA logo ... James Harden, currently 11th with 27,527 points ...