whitedawg22 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It's not Adidas owns a factory that makes basketball uniforms. There are a few companies that produce uniforms for the major athletic apparel brands. They make the uniforms to each companies specifications (cut, fabric type, etc.). All Adidas cares about is that their logo is on the uniform. But in MLB, the Yankees pay a fine every tear to keep the Majestic logo off their uniforms. I could see Jordan doing that. Nike probably would pay the fine for him considering all the publicity it would create.There aren't any manufacturer logos on NBA uniforms worn in games (except for the ASG). So if Jordan were to incur such a fine, it would have to be because he drew a swoosh on the uniforms with a Sharpie or something. 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...
whitedawg22 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 WHY CAN'T THEY JUST BE THE NEW YORK NETSWhy are you yelling without an exclamation point?!But I agree, New York Nets would be fine.Why are you asking a question emphatically without an interrobang‽ 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...
CubsFanBudMan Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 It's not Adidas owns a factory that makes basketball uniforms. There are a few companies that produce uniforms for the major athletic apparel brands. They make the uniforms to each companies specifications (cut, fabric type, etc.). All Adidas cares about is that their logo is on the uniform. But in MLB, the Yankees pay a fine every tear to keep the Majestic logo off their uniforms. I could see Jordan doing that. Nike probably would pay the fine for him considering all the publicity it would create.There aren't any manufacturer logos on NBA uniforms worn in games (except for the ASG). So if Jordan were to incur such a fine, it would have to be because he drew a swoosh on the uniforms with a Sharpie or something.Thank you, I thought this was the case, but forgot to check. The NBA never has had manufacturer logos, as far as I know. (Of course, those three-stripe additions have run rampant everywhere else.)WHY CAN'T THEY JUST BE THE NEW YORK NETSWhy are you yelling without an exclamation point?!But I agree, New York Nets would be fine.Why are you asking a question emphatically without an interrobang‽ You got me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If MJ wants to have the "Air" theme for the team's identity, I'd go with.......the Charlotte Tomcats.I actually think Charlotte Air would be a nice name. Ties into flight and MJ. Although, you would have the inevitable Air-ball mock. Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 AIR?!? That's even worse than Wind! At least wind moves. Air is just there. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If MJ wants to have the "Air" theme for the team's identity, I'd go with.......the Charlotte Tomcats.I actually think Charlotte Air would be a nice name. Ties into flight and MJ. Although, you would have the inevitable Air-ball mock.So Robert Johnson naming the team after himself is a no-no but Jordon naming the team after his NBA corporate "persona" is ok? That, and Air just sucks. I can see how some would view the name Bobcats as "generic." I'll grant that. Still, generic is better than downright awful, and so far almost every suggestion to replace Bobcats has been awful. Dragons? Air? Flight? Airmen? Sting? Chivalry? Really guys? Those are embarrassingly bad. The only suggestion that could work has been Cougars, and that may not be viable due to who owns the copyright. Really, I have yet to hear one viable, good replacement for Bobcats. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawk36 Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If MJ wants to have the "Air" theme for the team's identity, I'd go with.......the Charlotte Tomcats.I actually think Charlotte Air would be a nice name. Ties into flight and MJ. Although, you would have the inevitable Air-ball mock.So Robert Johnson naming the team after himself is a no-no but Jordon naming the team after his NBA corporate "persona" is ok? Michael Jordan's name/brand is synonymous with basketball, and carries considerably more cache than Robert Johnson in the basketball and real world. Beyond that, AIR is not his name. I wouldn't be in favor of the Jordans or the MichaelCats, etc. But AIR is perfectly fine for a team name in my opinion. It's different, sophisticated, obviously already well branded... it's a name/concept that is interesting rather than more of the same. I'd encourage that in what has become a very bland league. Design Hovie Studios Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I have the opposite reaction - as crass as it was for Johnson to stamp the team with his own name, it would be exponentially worse for Jordan to saddle them with his corporate-creation brand. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Air is even worse than Thunder. How is "air" sophisticated? What's more populist than air? ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 And how in the hell would one create a logo for that? *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...
Hat Boy Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Beyond that, AIR is not his name. I wouldn't be in favor of the Jordans or the MichaelCats, etc. But AIR is perfectly fine for a team name in my opinion.But a bobcat is an actual animal. While not a great name for an NBA franchise, it is not stupid, like "Air". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 And how in the hell would one create a logo for that?Well, here's one route they could go I have to agree that most of the proposed names would be a huge step back from Bobcats, which is saying something. Flight and Cougars are the only names I would really consider... although it seems that calling team the Cougars with the connotation that word has take over the past few years would be asking to be a target for sophomoric humour.I still think Flight, even with all the legit criticisms would be a better name as it has relevance to location and sport. Minor leagueish? Perhaps. But no more so than Jazz, Heat or Magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESTONES6 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I gotta say... Aircats has kind of a cool ring to it. SAINT IGNATIUS WILDCATS | CLEVELAND BROWNS | CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | CLEVELAND INDIANS | THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 And how in the hell would one create a logo for that?Basketball on a guitar pick with unintentionally asymmetrical letter paths. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosioux76 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I wouldn't be in favor of the Jordans or the MichaelCats, etc.Personally, I'm cheering for the MichaelCats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 It's not Adidas owns a factory that makes basketball uniforms. There are a few companies that produce uniforms for the major athletic apparel brands. They make the uniforms to each companies specifications (cut, fabric type, etc.). All Adidas cares about is that their logo is on the uniform. But in MLB, the Yankees pay a fine every tear to keep the Majestic logo off their uniforms. I could see Jordan doing that. Nike probably would pay the fine for him considering all the publicity it would create.There aren't any manufacturer logos on NBA uniforms worn in games (except for the ASG). So if Jordan were to incur such a fine, it would have to be because he drew a swoosh on the uniforms with a Sharpie or something.Players untuck their jerseys all the time, and the manufacturer logo is visible on the jock tag. Plus it's all over the warmups (if not the logo, the three stripes.) Plus all the practice gear and (possibly, I'm not sure) shooting shirts. "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...
powersurge Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I wouldn't be in favor of the Jordans or the MichaelCats, etc.Personally, I'm cheering for the MichaelCats. Hell...just rename the damn city: New New York and any name would sound fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If they do keep some form of "cats", I hope they change the spelling to "catz", because that's more modern and would sell to kidz. "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...
The_Admiral Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Also, you should win things by watching. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powersurge Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 If they do keep some form of "cats", I hope they change the spelling to "catz", because that's more modern and would sell to kidz.Which would get parentz to spend more money. Absolutely Brilliant. why hasn't anyone else thought of that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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