Memphis Grizzlies Alternate Concept

[YELDARBfield]

I designed these Grizzlies unis on MS Paint, so be gracious w/ your C&C.

Also, where ccn I get an Illustrator-like program for free/cheap? As much as i "love" Paint, I need something more professional.

[Discrim]

all eyez on me

if basketball didn't adhere to tradition so damn much, more people than just me would think this was usable (especially considering what you're stuck with). hell, it's pretty fitting of the alternate idea.

[Shumway]

Interesting, to say the least. I kind of like it, actually. It's different, and I doubt it's really 'usable'. It seems like it should say Memphis or Grizzlies on there, but it wouldn't fit in anywhere.

As for programs, you can download a 30-day trial of Illustrator at Adobe.com, or if you have a school ID, you can get Illustrator for around $100at various websites.

[cyandlux]

NO!

I hope this is never realized, maybe as a t shirt!

[BBM]

It's not the worst NBA jersey I've ever seen, but it's a little too Sonicesque with the front the way it is. And me personally I'm always more for wording on NBA jerseys than just a logo. But that's me. I like using the light blue as the main color, that's a good idea.

[eRay]

i actually like these as an alternate jersey, they are different enough from their template to be exciting and new to me. only things i would change- make it less like the sonics jersey style, and make the entire right side of the jersey the dark blue, instead of stopping it abruptly. looks good already tho.

[Brendan]

i like it. i think its cool theres no wording and 3rd jerseys should be kinda different

[Ben5]

This is pretty cool. I really like this idea, but like Discrim said, a lot of people would not like it because it's so progressive. And making the right side of the jersey darker is a good idea too.

[JohnnyFriedRice]

I like this idea a lot. I'd drop the MG on the shorts, but I love the jersey. It's different but not too different and outrageous. I wish more people here would have an open mind on new ideas like this and not be such tradionalists. Kudos. You get a gold star for the day.

[YELDARBfield]

Alright, same song, second verse. I made the right stripe navy and eliminated the 'MG' logo.

Would it be too radical if the left armband were light blue. Or maybe if I add more gold. And what to do with the little gold triangle on the neckline... IDK, what's your honest opinion?

[snetsrak43]

I use a free program, Gimp. I don't think its like Illustrator, but from what I hear its about as close to a photoshop program u can get for free.

I'll add this link from another messag board that has a bunch of fre software links.

http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/vie...cc5644a5bca8cf9

[ColeJ]

holy crap. i love those. seriously.

[VitaminD]

I am liking these more the more I look at them. Not only is it creative, but it's well-executed (and don't get hung up on your program, because I've seen phenomenal MSPaint creations and crappy Illustrator ones; well done is well done - and this is well done). It's a neat compromise - you don't use the wordmark on ther jersey, but you don't need to since the colors and the eyes make the identity obvious. And you didn't resort to using a cartoonish logo all over the front, like the old Rockets and Raptors.

Moreover, this could spread to other teams. The Bulls and Timberwolves come to mind - the eyes of teams with predatory mascots would all look great and yet be understated by not resorting to using wordmarks.

- and I don't say that often. Bravo...

[The Green Meanie]

I honestly like it. I think the NBA needs more radical changes like it.

[zer0dotcom]

I would make the right sleeve the light blue, it would follow through with the colour scheme you're working with. I really like this concept, it's a very unique twist on their design theme

[eRay]

the second installment is certainly better, and looks great. i am not decided on the lighter blue sleeve trim, but maybe it could work. as for the gold triangle, i think you need something in there, maybe just a G or just an M. not the MG you had before. nice job on these, and i hope the grizz are watching.

[YELDARBfield]

Ahhh, thanks guys! I appreciate the good and not so good remarks.

Ok, one more time. I changed the left armband to light blue, put an 'M' on the neckline, and added a light blue pinstripe on the right side (like with the dark blue on the left).

I'm almost decided that the stripes on this color jersey would look better if they were dark blue w/ light blue and gold pinstripes.

One more "maybe," would the neckline look good in gold or the lightest blue?

[bbills42]

I love it! Look's awsome.

[bigreid07]

That is a TIGHT jersey...good job!

[ColeJ]

i like the first the most... each edit makes it a little tackier to me