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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026