News & Stories Sports NBA great Jerry West dies Steve Futterman June 12, 2024 / 1:17 pm NBA legend Jerry West has died. His silhouette is the basis of the NBA logo and was an All-Star each of the 14 years he played for the Los Angeles Lakers. He left his mark as a team executive too. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Gonzaga joins Pac-12, bringing powerhouse basketball but no football October 01, 2024 Seattle-trained synchronized swimmers take silver at Paris Olympics August 07, 2024 UW rowers win record 11 medals at Paris Olympics August 06, 2024