Learn how the NBA logo evolved from a basketball to a silhouette of a player, and why Jerry West is known as "The Logo". Discover the story behind the design, the inspiration, and the legacy of the iconic NBA logo.

Alan Siegel, a branding pioneer, reveals how he came up with the iconic NBA logo featuring Jerry West in 1969. He also shares his sports background, the reaction to the logo and the challenges of logo design today.

The NBA logo, which was designed in 1969, incorporates a silhouette based on a photography of West according to its designer Alan Siegel. [87] In March 2008, ESPN voted West the third greatest shooting guard of all time. [ 88 ]

The NBA logo is one of the most identifiable images in sports, but there’s been a recent movement to change it. A growing, vocal crowd want the league’s silhouette of Jerry West replaced with...

Learn how the NBA logo was created in 1971 by Alan Siegel, inspired by a photo of Jerry West, a Lakers player. Discover the meaning and symbolism of the red, white and blue colors and the ball on the logo.

Officially, the NBA's logo is blank. It is an anonymous, faceless player dribbling a ball against a red and white background. That's the NBA's story and it's sticking to it.

Chris Creamer's Sports Logos Page - SportsLogos.Net. A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items. Currently over 10,000 on display for your viewing pleasure.

Like a lot of the best sports logos, the NBA emblem has proved its well-deserved iconic status simply through endurance. While the NBA was first founded in 1946, its early years were uncertain and marked by competition with the American Basketball Association (ABA).

Learn how the NBA logo was designed in 1969 by Alan Siegel, inspired by a photo of basketball star Jerry West. Discover the evolution and popularity of the NBA logo and its 75th anniversary symbol.