Jerry West, an iconic 1960s star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who inspired the NBA logo, died Wednesday at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers announced.
West played for the Lakers from 1960 through 1974, winning his only NBA title in 1972, and was co-captain on the 1960 Rome Olympic U.S. basketball gold medal squad.
In later years, West served as an executive on several NBA clubs, most recently the Clippers, with his knowledge and guidance contributing to eight championship runs, six by the Lakers.