the Logo

Or should I say, Mr. Logo?

The Golden State Warriors held a press conference today to announce the hiring of Jerry West to their organization. Jerry West is an NBA icon as both a player and his work in the front office of two organizations, most notable the Los Angeles Lakers. He has known championships throughout his illustrious career. And now he is a part of the Warriors! And when I say icon, that also includes how his likeness was the inspiration for the current NBA logo - in a way, one could say that it is Jerry West, which is why his nickname is 'The Logo.'

As I watched the press conference, I got increasingly excited. All these years, I've had to wonder what was the secret to the continuous success of the Los Angeles Lakers: was it good karma? positive particles? a deal with a nefarious sort with horns and a pitchfork? What was it? And now, I believe it could be simply solid visionary ownership plus a guy like Jerry West. Well, now the Warriors have what could be just such an ownership group, and they have The Logo. Whatever knowledge he could impart would be invaluable, not only in the present but for the eventuality that he leaves the organization sometime in the distant future; I want the Warriors to be competitive for decades to come.

But for now, it is imperative that the very best decisions are made in the hiring of the new Warriors head coach, his new staff, and of course, the roster including what happens with the upcoming draft. His voice won't be the only one heard, but it should speak volumes. Things are certainly looking up, and I hope someday, the Warriors will be mentioned in the same breath and reverence as the Lakers and the Celtics. A storied franchise... !