NBA Project 32 - Timberwolves Update

[SFGiants58]

Maximus, I think you'll be really happy with what I've done with Houston. Thanks for all the C+C, guys, I really appreciate it. I knew Dallas was going to be a controversial redesign, and I admit that I did not stray from the currents far enough/used a less-than-popular font. I will probably update them when I get a good idea on how to improve them. Until then, here's another team!

DENVER NUGGETS

I completed most of this concept in January, and I tweaked it several times before presenting it here (some of these concepts have been complete for some time, but they all receive tweaks before I present them). This one was a no-brainer from the start of the project. I love Denver's gold alternates, and I wanted to base the entire identity around them. Of course, the first thing I did was remove the constantly-recolored primary that matches nothing else in the identity (one of my least-favorite primary logos in the league), and I shifted the primary to an update of the rainbow-era's primary. The excellent secondary logo remains, and the original Nugget-man returns (albeit recolored). The idea for the court only came to me recently, as I was playing around in Photoshop. I noticed the semi-circle shape of the primary, and considering how that logo would look terrible in the lanes, came up with a unique solution.

The uniforms are based on the current gold alt, with accommodations made for the different bases (white and powder blue). The v-neck collar remains, but is now without the logo patch. The road uniform keeps its "Denver" script logo, in the same color balance as the current road uniform.

The alternates are simple enough. The first is the gold alt on which the entire set is based (which, like the Lakers and Cavaliers, could easily be the standard home uniform if the team so desires), and the second is a throwback to a more obscure ABA uniform, namely this.

Up next, we move on to Motor City!

[GriffinM6]

Love it. You did exactly what the Nuggets should do and make a new set based on their alt.

[Clintau24]

Love the uniforms. As far as the court goes, I'm not feeling the top of the circle. Just doesn't look like it would fit well. Feels forced.

[STL_ArchMadness]

love it, but i think the Nuggets should keep the striping, but lose the 80's esque building in the mountains. They just look really bad to me (not your fault obviously, just an out-dated logo). But great work

[TheGiantsFan]

I like what you did with the Nuggets. I seem to be the minority here, but I really like how you pulled off the primary logo on the court. Very unique. Well done as always!

[OliverP]

That throwback is magnificent and the Nuggs all in all are great, but that court is a little funky...the top half of the circle with the skyline in it must go away.

[Shadojoker]

Denver uniforms looks perfect. maybe a powder blue alt request? )..as far as the court is concerned. Why not use the new Primary logo at center court?

[tigerslionspistonshabs]

love it, but i think the Nuggets should keep the striping, but lose the 80's esque building in the mountains. They just look really bad to me (not your fault obviously, just an out-dated logo). But great work

No. The Nuggets gold alternate is one of the nicest jerseys in the league. A full set based on that would make them a top 5 looking team in the league.

Absolutely love this set. Can't wait to see what you do with the Pistons.

[STL_ArchMadness]

love it, but i think the Nuggets should keep the striping, but lose the 80's esque building in the mountains. They just look really bad to me (not your fault obviously, just an out-dated logo). But great work

No. The Nuggets gold alternate is one of the nicest jerseys in the league. A full set based on that would make them a top 5 looking team in the league.

Absolutely love this set. Can't wait to see what you do with the Pistons.

no i love the current yellow alternates, and the whole style of them.

I'm saying they should keep everything, but eliminate the buildings. Keep the stripes and the mountains, but no buildings.

idk maybe it's an unpopular opinion on the buildings, but i just think it would give it a better look

[Clintau24]

love it, but i think the Nuggets should keep the striping, but lose the 80's esque building in the mountains. They just look really bad to me (not your fault obviously, just an out-dated logo). But great work

No. The Nuggets gold alternate is one of the nicest jerseys in the league. A full set based on that would make them a top 5 looking team in the league.

Absolutely love this set. Can't wait to see what you do with the Pistons.

no i love the current yellow alternates, and the whole style of them.

I'm saying they should keep everything, but eliminate the buildings. Keep the stripes and the mountains, but no buildings.

idk maybe it's an unpopular opinion on the buildings, but i just think it would give it a better look

I've seen an updated version of the skyline to the modern Denver skyline somewhere...

[SFGiants58]

Thanks for the C+C guys. I'll probably make a new court for the Nuggets at some point.

DETROIT PISTONS

Another one where I had a clear agenda during the design. I wanted to rectify my two biggest problems with their set, namely the bland primary and secondary marks and the collar/arm non-trim (the Lakers' similar collar/arm non-trim will be eliminated as well). The first problem was easy to solve, as I simply reinstated the team's 2001-2005 primary and secondary marks. Because the Pistons kept the same font (unlike the Jazz and Nuggets, the two most egregious recolored primaries), the logos still work in the traditional color scheme. Also, navy blue as an accent color works, as it is used for the primary shadow on the alternate). The court uses the same template as the 50th Anniversary Court (one of my favorite r/w/b courts in basketball), and reinstates the retired numbers in the paint (a unique feature for the NBA).

Uniforms

I really like what the Pistons do with their uniforms, but I think some changes are necessary. The most obvious change is that the 80's crew neck collar and arm trim return, as I've never been a fan of the aforementioned non-trim wishbone collar and nonexistent arm trim. The next change is flipping the colors of the lettering on the road uniform to improve visibility, as red text with white outline can get lost against the blue background, and it improves consistency with this set's red alt. Of course, the 2001-05 horse returns to the shorts.

Alternates

The red alt is basic in concept. It features the same striping template as this pre-teal alternate, and uses the script logo from the primary (complete with drop shadow to improve visibility) as well as an off-center front number. The "DP" logo goes on the shorts of this one, as the red basketball of the horse logo didn't have enough contrast with the red base. The other alternate is a Hardwood Classics version of their first uniform in Detroit, and would be unique in the NBA, as it has both the city and team names arranged in a UNC-style (obviously with NOB added, to comply with NBA rules).

Next up, we liftoff with the Houston Rockets (for those who think I'm skipping over the Warriors, the change in the alphabetical placement should give an indication as to my planned changes for them)!

[Telemundo219]

Not feeling the collars...although everything else is cool. Modern uniforms and old schools uniform collars don't go well together at all. Something modern would make this set perfect. It doesn't have to be the nike wishbone collar (although there's nothing wrong the wishbone collars imo). The return of the old logos and the court design are awesome. Although for the pistons aways, a red font w/ white outline is better white you currently have.

[Jake3roo]

Love all of them, especially Charlotte and the Detroit secondary

[SuperLeafsFan]

Did you mean for the front and back on the home to have different coloured piping? Other than that, I like the concept.

[Germanshepherd]

Pistons' court looks great! love how you used the dp logo.

[SFGiants58]

That throwback is magnificent and the Nuggs all in all are great, but that court is a little funky...the top half of the circle with the skyline in it must go away.

Yeah, I wasn't too sure it would work. Don't get me wrong, I still prefer the logo semi-circles, but it doesn't really accommodate all tastes. So, I made a version with the primary in the lanes.

Not feeling the collars...although everything else is cool. Modern uniforms and old schools uniform collars don't go well together at all. Something modern would make this set perfect. It doesn't have to be the nike wishbone collar (although there's nothing wrong the wishbone collars imo). The return of the old logos and the court design are awesome. Although for the pistons aways, a red font w/ white outline is better white you currently have.

While crew necks are somewhat old-school, the Pistons' modern look has been paired with them before. I tried using a v-neck and a wishbone, but neither really gelled with the concept. Also, seeing as how the Pistons generally used red scripts with white outlines on their road uniforms, I reinstated that for the update.

I'll be gone for Memorial Day Weekend, but when I come back, I'll have the Rockets (and a few others) ready to go. Once again, thanks for all the C+C guys, I've always appreciated it and I like to learn from your suggestions.

[Campbellwatson2]

The pistons are great! Love the concepts

[seancarter]

are you copying uniforms and logos you from NBA's past and present

[tigerslionspistonshabs]

Nice job on the Pistons. Love the horse logo. Their logo set now is currently one of the absolute blandest in sports. I hate the Dp especially. You've brought back the best set of logos they've ever had. The DP with the exhaust pipes is wicked.

[AcesAreWild]

Really like the Mavericks one. I always thought they should embrace the green a bit more. The Stars also use the green heavily so it would feel like a connection. Now, does that matter? No. Especially since the Rangers would still be red and blue.