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Jerry West is immortalized as the silhouette on the NBA logo—a singular honor that speaks to his towering impact on basketball and American sports culture. A Hall of Famer as a player and executive, West's achievements span every level of the game over the course of his 60+ year career. On the court, West was a 14-time All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and NBA Champion. Following his illustrious playing career, West's success continued as a visionary executive who architected both the "Showtime" Lakers of the 80s and the Shaq/Kobe Lakers of the early 2000s, then went on to contribute to the success of the modern Golden State Warriors. West was a mentor and guiding force for generations of young basketball stars, touching countless lives with his wisdom and counsel. Yet, for all his success, winning was never enough for Jerry West. Behind the triumphs lay tremendous personal cost.
Through dozens of never-before-told stories shared by friends, family members, teammates, and colleagues—including insights from Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, commissioner Adam Silver, and West's own children—Jerry West: The Logo paints a complex portrait of a man driven by perfectionism.