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What nickname is Jerry West known as, related to his silhouette?

  • The Statue

  • The Logo

  • The Shadow

  • The Silhouette

Answer

"The Logo" is the nickname coined for Jerry West due to his iconic silhouette depicted on the NBA's official logo. The silhouette, designed by Alan Siegel in 1969, was based on a famous photograph of West in mid-dribble during the 1969 NBA Finals. Its widespread recognition over the decades established West as the personification of the league and earned him the prestigious nickname.
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