Salem author discusses impact of NBA legend and silhouette Ian Price June 12, 2024 1 minute read Hall of Fame Lakers guard and NBA logo inspiration – Jerry West – has passed away at age 86. A local author who is known for writing books on NBA players including West discussed his passing, as WFIR’s Ian Price reports. Share: Post navigation Previous: Feeding SWVA gears up for Summer Food Services programNext: Virginia Children’s Theatre presents Legally Blonde Jr. Related Stories Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 0 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026 0