He's the logo of the NBA and a Lakers legend, Happy Birthday!

What else can be said about this legend who belongs to the Hall of Fame, is a Lakers legend, and also became the famous logo of the NBA thanks to his silhouette being used?

Today is Jerry West's 85 birthday, and he is an American basketball executive and former player. He played professionally for the Purple and Gold.

His nicknames included "Mr. Clutch" for his ability to make a big play in a critical situation, such as his famous buzzer-beating 60-foot shot that tied Game 3 of the 1970 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks; "The Logo" in reference to his silhouette is the basis for the NBA logo; "Mr. Outside," in reference to his perimeter play with the Los Angeles Lakers and "Zeke from Cabin Creek" for the creek near his birthplace of Chelyan, West Virginia.

West won a championship with the team as a player, and his No. 44 has been retired to the rafters. He also became a coach for LA between 1976-1979 but won more championships as an executive, helping to build the legacy with 5. Happy 85th Birthday, legend Jerry West!

Jason Clarke portrayed Jerry West in the HBO series "Winning Time."

The Lakers legend Jerry West was one of the characters showing up in the fictional series about the building of the Lakers dynasty in the popular HBO show "Winning Time." West didn't like his portrayal as he's shown as a neurotic and insecure person, but his popularity rise.