THE The Los Angeles Lakers are paying tribute to the “Logo” with a special addition to their jerseys for the upcoming season.

THE Lakers will wear a commemorative No. 44 stripe on the left side of their home and away jerseys for the 2024-25 season in honor of NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West.

West died last June at the age of 86.

West was a former NBA champion and 14-time NBA All-Star, and was inducted into both Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame as a player.

He is the only player in history to win the NBA Finals MVP award in a losing effort, winning the award in 1969. He would finally reach the pinnacle three years later, winning his one and only championship as a player in 1972.

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor the late Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 patch on their jerseys during the 2024-25 NBA season. (Los Angeles Lakers)The Los Angeles Lakers will honor the late Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 patch on their jerseys during the 2024-25 NBA season. (Los Angeles Lakers)

The Los Angeles Lakers will honor the late Jerry West with a commemorative No. 44 patch on their jerseys during the 2024-25 NBA season. (Los Angeles Lakers)

But he arguably left a bigger mark on the game through his longtime work as an NBA executive for the Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers.

West is a two-time NBA Executive of the Year award winner and has led eight NBA championship teams, including six with the Lakers.

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Even those unfamiliar with West’s career have likely witnessed his indelible legacy. The NBA’s official logo, which depicts a player in an upright position dribbling with his left hand, is universally considered to be inspired by West, earning him his famous nickname.

The league, however, has never officially confirmed the connection.

In addition to the season-long celebration of his life, the Lakers will also host a Jerry West jersey giveaway during their Oct. 22 game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.

The Lakers have announced a series of fan giveaways and special celebrations that will take place at home games this upcoming season. The full list is below:

Date

Opponent

Celebration

Contest for fans

October 22

Minnesota

In tribute to Jerry West

West 44 jersey

October 26

Sacramento

LGBTQ+ Pride

Pride Crossbody Bag

November 10

Toronto

Veterans Night presented by Pechanga

Lakers Pechanga Camo Cap

November 13

Memphis

Lakers Collectible Pin Set

November 21

Orlando

City of Los Angeles

City Edition Inspired Socks

December 8th

Portland

Greetings from Los Angeles Postcard Set

December 23

Detroit

Lakers Holiday Sweater

January 3

Atlanta

Lakers License Plate Frame

January 13

San Antonio

Michael Cooper’s jersey retired

Cooper 21 Jersey

January 21

Washington

Dr. Jerry Buss

Lakers Collectible Pin Set

February 8th

Indiana

Mental Health Awareness

Lakers Water Bottle Holder

February 11

Utah

As part of the Paint local art program

To be announced

February 27

Minnesota

Girls and Dads Night Out

To be announced

March 4th

New Orleans

Purple and gold luggage strap

March 22

Chicago

Sneakerhead Sneaker Bag

March 31

Houston

Collectible Pin Set

April 4th

New Orleans

Sneakerhead Laces

April 11

Houston

Fan Appreciation

Lakers Tote Bag

This season, the Lakers will also honor former owner Jerry Buss and officially retire the number of five-time NBA champion Michael Cooper.

The team will also have a new jersey sponsor this season, Korean food brand Bibigo. It will be the first time in NBA history that a jersey will feature Korean characters, the team said.

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