News & Stories Sports NBA great Jerry West dies Steve Futterman June 12, 2024 / 1:17 pm Play AudioPlaying4 mins left 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 Photos: Seattle celebrates fútbol in trial run for 2026 World Cup June 26, 2025 Former MLB player with PNW roots takes on unhealthy youth sports culture June 26, 2025 Always hopeful, often bitter: Seattle SuperSonics fans watch Thunder roar June 24, 2025