Vitalogy26 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 What with the Lakers’ brand garnering more eyes lately with Lebron joining and introducing the fauxbackd, I began to think about just how bland the Lakers’ logo is. I coincidentally was at a Toys’R’us with my stepdaughter when it all rushed back to me that the Lakers had a giraffe as their logo at some point in the sixties. I’ve been looking all over google but have yet to get a definitive answer on the existence of this logo: I couldn’t find much about it except that it was actually sold on merchandise when the Lakers moved to LA but I guess it was never officially adopted. I wanna see if anyone else on these boards knows anything about this branding and why it never caught on/why it was abandoned, so to speak. I also really like this old logo in terms of the sheer goofiness/campiness. It has a lot more life than the Lakers script logo (although of course that has so much history attached to it). Does anyone else like it? finally, does anyone else think that this can be modified and brought back to bolster the Lakers’ current identity in any way? I found this logo concept by a designer named Mark Crosby: and i think it’s freaking brilliant. Magnificent. Would anyone else like to see the lakers build around this? Or have i just had one too many drinks and am just insane? I’d love to see some discussion about this quirky little facet of the LA Lakers’ identity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCarp1231 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The Lakers using a modern updated version of the giraffe logo is basically the same as the Washington Wizards identity crisis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I think it would have to be something akin to the Bucks' original logo. The concept above looks good, but doesn't have the right tone IMO. The actual Lakers logo is on the right track, but I don't think it would work today. At best, I think it would be a fun fauxback merchandise logo; the team doesn't need it on their uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BShaw20 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The general public would laugh at it. I won’t mind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The giraffe is so corny. It's like if the Knicks added a stilt logo. Or the Heat added a flamingo. Or the Thunder a skyscraper. Yes, basketball players are tall. But try just a little harder, yeah? 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalogy26 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cosmic said: I think it would have to be something akin to the Bucks' original logo. The concept above looks good, but doesn't have the right tone IMO. The actual Lakers logo is on the right track, but I don't think it would work today. At best, I think it would be a fun fauxback merchandise logo; the team doesn't need it on their uniforms. What kinda tone are you thinking? Something more campy? I admit it would have to be relegated to secondary or even tertiary logo status. I just love it so much haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 16 minutes ago, DG_Now said: Yes, basketball players are tall. But try just a little harder, yeah? It seems like a cliche, but how many giraffe basketball teams are out there? 14 minutes ago, Vitalogy26 said: What kinda tone are you thinking? Something more campy? I admit it would have to be relegated to secondary or even tertiary logo status. I just love it so much haha Gotta go full camp. We might even need the giraffe to get dizzy and tie its neck in a knot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalogy26 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 How many giraffe teams are there overall? This is why I like this identity so much: it’s incredibly unique and something they could own. I know it would never happen, but I could see that full campiness. Maybe you’re right: the only way to do it justice and not ruin the brand would be just a fauxback night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 32 minutes ago, DG_Now said: Yes, basketball players are tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uuh70 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Think of the bright side...it will give our old friend a new gig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Fool Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Back when this was discovered a couple years back there was alot of discussion about where that logo came from and why. The general consensus is that it wasn't an official team logo but just something slapped together for some merchandise and put on some cards. IIRC someone even contacted the Lakers themselves and they claimed to have no idea of the giraffe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalogy26 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 2 minutes ago, Old School Fool said: Back when this was discovered a couple years back there was alot of discussion about where that logo came from and why. General consensus is that it wasn't an official team logo but just something slapped together for some merchandise and put on some cards. IIRC someone even contacted the Lakers themselves and they claimed to have no idea of the giraffe. That makes a lot of sense! Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalogy26 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 46 minutes ago, uuh70 said: Think of the bright side...it will give our old friend a new gig Haha slap one of the new jersey’s on him and have him dunk some balls. He’s got the height to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardsblues02 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I think it’s kind of goofy but who cares. You’re team is the Los Angeles Lakers, which is an exotic name in itself. As long as the logo looks good and is well designed, I’m cool with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedawg22 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Giraffes are inherently awkward and silly creatures. It's cool as a throwback/campy logo, but trying to make the giraffe tough and aggressive like that concept logo just looks dumb. It's like when a minor league baseball team tries to use a tough-looking oyster or something as a mascot. oh ,my god ,i strong recommend you to have a visit on the website ,or if i'm the president ,i would have an barceque with the anthor of the articel . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimball Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 13 hours ago, uuh70 said: Think of the bright side...it will give our old friend a new gig You know, he really would be a great mascot for the Lakers. There's the historical significance, etc. "I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realize I should have been more specific." Lily Tomlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Did the Lakers ever truly use this logo? I thought it was just something included on basketball cards for a couple of years. Of course, I am sure they had to agree to it, but I'm still not sure there's enough history with the team for this to make any sense. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colortv Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The Lakers championship history, unique name/color scheme, and glamour franchise reputation are all the brand identification they need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalogy26 Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I guess you guys are right I don’t know - I guess i’m just a sucker for uniqueness in a brand in terms of having an actual mascot. But of course for a prestigious franchise it’s not necessary- that I can be realistic about. But in my fantasy head canon, the Lakers will have a giraffe logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I could see a Giraffe mascot, with a giraffe logo, but no real direct connection to the basketball team branding beyond that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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