Question of the Day: West Virginia and the NBA Logo

The NBA logo has become one of the most recognizable symbols in sports, and West Virginia has a direct connection to its creation. Jerry West, the Mountaineers' legendary guard, is widely believed to be the silhouette depicted in the league's iconic emblem.

West starred at West Virginia before an Hall of Fame NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers. His dribbling pose was captured by designer Alan Siegel in 1969, creating a lasting connection between the Mountain State and professional basketball's most famous symbol.