Digby Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Won't happen in modern times but Washington could do well to go back to simple boring block type. Current one is fine for the wordmark but the numbers are spindly and tough to read. Previous one is too whimsical and Disney even for that era. Just make it block! Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, LA Fakers+ LA Snippers said: Fans of all 3 eras would be happy with this. There comes a point wherein too much is too much...and that there is about at point (as several of those "mixtape" alts were). While that's probably one of the best royal blue/red applications I've seen anywhere, the copper is just too much plus it gets lost against the red. 53 minutes ago, Digby said: Won't happen in modern times but Washington could do well to go back to simple boring block type. Current one is fine for the wordmark but the numbers are spindly and tough to read. Previous one is too whimsical and Disney even for that era. Just make it block! Yeah, Imma go with "no" on this one. Block doesn't really connote the idea of "whimsy" or "magic" that goes with a nickname like "Wizards", especially in present day and age. (Also, total aside, but I just now realized we have two NBA teams nicknamed for whimsy: the actual Magic, and then wizards, who [can] use magic.) 5 Quote *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakfu Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/12/2022 at 1:09 PM, WestCoastBias said: Finally, the Wizards look like the Wizards again. Stop trying to be the Bullets and bring these back full time! This identity was solid and highly underrated. Bullets stripes are iconic but frankly awful. Reminds me of 1920s men's swimwear. Wouldnt mind blue gold primaries with rwb stripe alts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAL_BITW Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 https://twitter.com/optimistwolves/status/1559609641180561410?s=21&t=aEeeda3sqFYDlN8xSqVq7w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, tBBP said: There comes a point wherein too much is too much...and that there is about at point (as several of those "mixtape" alts were). While that's probably one of the best royal blue/red applications I've seen anywhere, the copper is just too much plus it gets lost against the red. Yeah, I see your point. I originally though there was no copper on it until I saw the NBA Jersey Database's verion of it. Maybe if they used more of a yellow-er gold (like they used during the Arenas era), it could work, but as you mentioned, the jersey it too much as is. 1 hour ago, tBBP said: Yeah, Imma go with "no" on this one. Block doesn't really connote the idea of "whimsy" or "magic" that goes with a nickname like "Wizards", especially in present day and age. (Also, total aside, but I just now realized we have two NBA teams nicknamed for whimsy: the actual Magic, and then wizards, who [can] use magic.) Ironically, the Magic suffer from that same issue: their identity looks too corporate. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, tBBP said: Yeah, Imma go with "no" on this one. Block doesn't really connote the idea of "whimsy" or "magic" that goes with a nickname like "Wizards", especially in present day and age. Fine by me, "Wizards" was a short-sighted and regrettable name change from the start that doesn't fit the team. Come to think of it, it's kinda funny that their most memorable non-Jordan moment as the Wizards was a handgun controversy. 1 1 Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCdog Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 1 hour ago, LAL_BITW said: https://twitter.com/optimistwolves/status/1559609641180561410?s=21&t=aEeeda3sqFYDlN8xSqVq7w I blame the Nets and their Jean-Michel Basquiat inspired City Edition uniforms for this latest trend of utilizing local artists. Now other teams will look to follow suit …but while it might work for the Nets, it may not work for other teams. Not feeling the Wolves attempt based on a Bob Dylan mural Mavs & Suns leaks. Not feeling these either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 nbatopstore.com, really? Let's be careful how much stock we put in to leaks from a very obvious knockoff NBA store. 1 Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepis21 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 2 hours ago, LAL_BITW said: https://twitter.com/optimistwolves/status/1559609641180561410?s=21&t=aEeeda3sqFYDlN8xSqVq7w Fake like everything what this store sells including 22/23 Earned jerseys when we don't even know if earned be a thing in new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad. Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, Digby said: nbatopstore.com, really? Let's be careful how much stock we put in to leaks from a very obvious knockoff NBA store. exactly 1 Quote Red Goat Creations :: Graphic Design Solutions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 10 hours ago, tigerslionspistonshabs said: Funny how everyone absolutely despised these and were clamoring for RWB. And now look. I absolutely despised the name, logos, and design, but liked the colors. 7 hours ago, WestCoastBias said: That's what happens when the generation that grew up with the Wizards wearing Blue & Gold has become adults now. I grew up with the RWB Bullets (mostly the solid-color jerseys, not the striped ones) but this team isn't the Bullets, and it doesn't make sense for them to wear Bullets uniforms. I'd rather them change the name altogether and start from scratch, but since that's not going to happen, reverting to slate/black/gold is a nice start. Sometimes it works when you change your name/logos and keep the same colors. Guess it depends on how much equity you have in them. By the end, the Bullets were an irrelevant team. Even when they were really good in the late '70s, they were overshadowed by more other teams in the East. I can't speak for Bullets fans so I might be totally off base, but while I'm sure the name change wasn't popular, all other things being equal, I doubt the color change was a huge deal. 2 Quote "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealPepman Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 2:27 PM, BBTV said: Other than not issuing #6, are teams going to be forced to "acknowledge" this by hanging banners? Specifically, are the Sixers going to need to hang a second #6 banner next to Dr. J's... or would they be in compliance since 6 is already retired? I don't think so. All NHL teams not named the Oilers AFAIK don't have a Gretzky 99 banner. My Flames don't have them at the Dome for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chawls Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I’m gonna be that guy for a second, so apologies ahead of time. I see people in the thread calling the Wizards color “copper” and “gold”, but according to them, the official name for the colors of these are “slate blue” and “bronze”. 6 Quote Quote If you hadn't noticed, Chawls loves his wrestling, whether it be real life or sim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discogod Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 So the Wolves have had Prince and now Dylan inspired unis? I can't wait for the inevitable Hüsker Dü themed uniforms. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSU151 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 7 hours ago, TheRealPepman said: I don't think so. All NHL teams not named the Oilers AFAIK don't have a Gretzky 99 banner. My Flames don't have them at the Dome for sure. Well there’s a Gretzky banner in Los Angeles…but I think that’s the only other place. 1 Quote Smart is believing half of what you hear. Genius is knowing which half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Discogod said: So the Wolves have had Prince and now Dylan inspired unis? I can't wait for the inevitable Hüsker Dü themed uniforms. Once they run out of music ideas (there's still Judy Garland), we'll end up with Mary Tyler Moore-inspired city editions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 No shortage of wordmark inspo from the 'Mats discography, either. Quote Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGlowin Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Chawls said: I’m gonna be that guy for a second, so apologies ahead of time. I see people in the thread calling the Wizards color “copper” and “gold”, but according to them, the official name for the colors of these are “slate blue” and “bronze”. Slate blue, huh? Oooook. Quote Last updated 2/26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Chawls said: I’m gonna be that guy for a second, so apologies ahead of time. I see people in the thread calling the Wizards color “copper” and “gold”, but according to them, the official name for the colors of these are “slate blue” and “bronze”. "Copper" is the shade you see above. They changed it in 2007 to the "gold" shown below so that they could have the gold alternate jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Brooklyn Nets 10th Anniversary logo: Nice use of the herringbone. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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