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By Josh Cohen
ORLANDO When you need a sports history refresher, glance over the evolution of team logos and suddenly a 15minute
conversation about classic games and performances with your buddies transforms into an endless one.
I recently decided to browse over the timeline of NBA logos for each active franchise and astoundingly there are so many
moments that popped in my head.
For instance: When I gaze at the Utah Jazz logo that existed from 19962004, I can’t help but think of John Stockton and
Karl Malone and their unforgettable NBA Finals clashes with the Chicago Bulls in 1997 and 1998.
The Atlanta Hawks emblem from 19721995 definitely reminds me of the days of Dominique Wilkins, while the Detroit
Pistons symbol from 19791996 undoubtedly prompts me to think of Isiah Thomas and the Bad Boys of the late 1980’s.
It’s also astonishing the transformations that certain teams have made over the years to their image.
For example: The Houston Rockets have made significant alterations to their logo the five different times they have
changed it. It’s fascinating that after they captured their second consecutive NBA championship in 1995, the Rockets
decided to completely refurbish their exterior.
It’s also attentiongrabbing that despite having such rich tradition, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have
combined to showcase 10 different logos throughout history.
In 201011, the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Orlando Magic and Utah Jazz all
released new logos. Last year, the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards did the same and most recently it was the
Brooklyn Nets, who relocated from New Jersey, and Charlotte Bobcats to claim new designs.
Next season with the decision to change their team name from the Hornets to the Pelicans, New Orleans will carry a new
logo.
If the Kings do indeed move from Sacramento to Seattle, it will be interesting to see if they use the same exact logo that
existed before the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City or if they create a brand new look.
I have pasted in every franchise’s primary logo timeline below.
Also, make sure you visit SportsLogos.Net (http://www.SportsLogos.Net) for a glance at every logo for every sport from the
past and present.
Graphics courtesy SportsLogos.Net (http://www.sportslogos.net/)
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2012Pres
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1966Pres
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19802001 2001Pres
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