NBA Logos Redesigned As Superheroes Will Help You Forget About ‘Batman V Superman’
If you were alive over the past week or so, which I assume you were if you can read this, then there is no possible way that you missed the big story: The release of the mega-blockbuster Batman v Superman. The movie is dominating the newswire, and usually not for great reasons as it was universally panned, although still took in $254 million worldwide in its opening weekend. But we aren’t here to talk Battfleck. We’re here to commit graphic design blasphemy.
Superheroes are the flavor of the now, and basketball is in full swing with March Madness and the NBA season approaching the playoffs. We could have done this with the NFL logos, but the NFL is doing that stupid here is my mock draft version 67.5 thing right now and baseball hasn’t started yet. So let’s go with the NBA logos. The NBA is full of superheroes anyway (Steph Curry). Plus Supervillians (Dwight Howard, does anybody like Dwight Howard?). And those conflicted Supermen who can’t decide what side they are on (LeBron, dude,what are you doing anymore?).
This list is entirely superheroes, not villains, even if a few of them trend to the “darker” side of things. No Thanos or Magnetos here. It’s also not exclusive to DC Comics, since there really aren’t 30 different DC superheroes worth using. Nobody is going to know who Atomic Knight is. (I didn’t, I Googled a list of DC superheroes and found a name I didn’t know. And I’m a nerd.) I’d like to say there was a big connection between which hero was chosen for which team, but there wasn’t. Some of them are obvious, some not so much. The reasoning will be explained as we go.
76ers – Captain AmericaPhiladelphia is one of the most important historic cities in the country. Also, the colors are just like Cap so this was an obvious fit.
Trail Blazers – Deadpool
Deadpool was dying and pretty much given up for death, but then he wouldn’t go away and is actually really fun to watch. Sounds like Damian Lillard and the Blazers to me.
Deadpool was dying and pretty much given up for death, but then he wouldn’t go away and is actually really fun to watch. Sounds like Damian Lillard and the Blazers to me.
Bucks – Blade
They both start with B. Come at me.
They both start with B. Come at me.
Bulls – Hellboy
Hellboy might be a little bit of a niche choice for one of the most well-known basketball franchises, but that’s why Hellboy is so cool. He’s the only non-Marvel non-DC one on this list, which makes him special. Plus he’s red and sort of has horns and looks like a bull.
Hellboy might be a little bit of a niche choice for one of the most well-known basketball franchises, but that’s why Hellboy is so cool. He’s the only non-Marvel non-DC one on this list, which makes him special. Plus he’s red and sort of has horns and looks like a bull.
Cavs – Daredevil
Daredevil is a blind lawyer torn between two different lives. Lebron is a basketball player torn between being loyal to Cleveland and teasing us by acting like he’s going to leave.
Daredevil is a blind lawyer torn between two different lives. Lebron is a basketball player torn between being loyal to Cleveland and teasing us by acting like he’s going to leave.
Celtics – Green Lantern
The color Green. And rings!
The color Green. And rings!
Clippers – Cyclops
Every time DeAndre Jordan attempts a free throw it reminds me of the disasters that happen when Cyclops gets his visor knocked off and things start to explode.
Every time DeAndre Jordan attempts a free throw it reminds me of the disasters that happen when Cyclops gets his visor knocked off and things start to explode.
Grizzlies – Groot
I am Groot.
I am Groot.
Hawks – Hawkeye
Sometimes things just line up the way they should.
Sometimes things just line up the way they should.
Miami – Ghost Rider
Miami is HOT HOT HOT and so is Ghost Rider.
Miami is HOT HOT HOT and so is Ghost Rider.
Hornets – Falcon
Maybe Falcon would work better as the Hawks, because they are both birds of prey. But no, a hawk would be insulted at being called a falcon (trust me I have many hawk friends), so that’s out of the question. But Falcon has cool wings and so does the Hornets logo. Close enough, rack ’em.
Maybe Falcon would work better as the Hawks, because they are both birds of prey. But no, a hawk would be insulted at being called a falcon (trust me I have many hawk friends), so that’s out of the question. But Falcon has cool wings and so does the Hornets logo. Close enough, rack ’em.
Jazz – Jessica JonesJessica Jones is a good show, but pretty much every other scene has her drinking more and more booze. Kind of like how the Jazz fans have to deal with their choice of fandom.
Kings – Professor X
Xavier is sort of, kind of the king of the X-Men. Whatever, go with it.
Xavier is sort of, kind of the king of the X-Men. Whatever, go with it.
Knicks – Thing
The colors fit perfectly come on.
The colors fit perfectly come on.
Lakers – Aquaman
Aquaman won’t be relevant again until the film is released in 2018, which is at least as long as it’ll take for the Lakers to do the same.
Aquaman won’t be relevant again until the film is released in 2018, which is at least as long as it’ll take for the Lakers to do the same.
Magic – Dr. Strange
A superhero based around magic is probably a good fit for the Magic, wouldn’t you say?
A superhero based around magic is probably a good fit for the Magic, wouldn’t you say?
Mavericks – Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer is a big pawn for a giant planet eating tyrant with no regard for anyone’s opinions. Cough cough Mark Cuban.
The Silver Surfer is a big pawn for a giant planet eating tyrant with no regard for anyone’s opinions. Cough cough Mark Cuban.
Nets – Black Widow
Honestly, there wasn’t much reasoning behind this choice outside the colors.
Honestly, there wasn’t much reasoning behind this choice outside the colors.
Nuggets – Nightcrawler
Same with this one. Colors and the letter N are the only meaningful connection. But hey, it looks cool.
Same with this one. Colors and the letter N are the only meaningful connection. But hey, it looks cool.
Pacers – Punisher
YEAH I CHANGED THE COLORS SO SUE ME. IT LOOKED SILLY IN BLUE AND YELLOW.
YEAH I CHANGED THE COLORS SO SUE ME. IT LOOKED SILLY IN BLUE AND YELLOW.
Pelicans – Gambit
Gambit is from New Orleans, so there you have it.
Gambit is from New Orleans, so there you have it.
Pistons – Iron Man
DETROIT. INDUSTRY AND MACHINERY.
DETROIT. INDUSTRY AND MACHINERY.
Raptors – Spiderman
Spidey had to be on this list somewhere and nobody really fit the Raptors so yeah whatever, go get ’em, Spidey.
Spidey had to be on this list somewhere and nobody really fit the Raptors so yeah whatever, go get ’em, Spidey.
Rockets – Flash
ROCKETS MOVE VERY QUICKLY. Also the color red.
ROCKETS MOVE VERY QUICKLY. Also the color red.
Spurs – Batman
For this Superman v Batman thing, I decided to pick the two best teams to represent Superman and Batman. So the Spurs are Batman.
For this Superman v Batman thing, I decided to pick the two best teams to represent Superman and Batman. So the Spurs are Batman.
Suns – Human Torch
I just really wanted to draw this logo. Also fire and all that. You could swap Human Torch for the Miami logo and put Ghost Rider here, and I wouldn’t hate you for it.
I just really wanted to draw this logo. Also fire and all that. You could swap Human Torch for the Miami logo and put Ghost Rider here, and I wouldn’t hate you for it.
Thunder – Thor
Thor is the god of thunder.
Thor is the god of thunder.
Timberwolves – Wolverine
Wolves, man.
Wolves, man.
Warriors – Superman
As explained a few logos up, this year pretty much feels like it’s between the Spurs and the Warriors, so Batman v Superman. You might wonder why the Warriors are Superman, when obviously Batman is cooler and nobody really thinks the Spurs are “cool.” Well, it should be obvious. Superman is so head and shoulders above everyone else as a hero, to the point where he is kind of boring. Steph Curry is such an astounding scoring force that he’s turned the obscene into the routine and half of his threes aren’t even impressive anymore. We can argue all day about who could beat Superman, but let’s be real — nobody would actually beat Superman. Superman is a god who looks down on our pitiful human lives and considers us so pathetic that he has to save us.
As explained a few logos up, this year pretty much feels like it’s between the Spurs and the Warriors, so Batman v Superman. You might wonder why the Warriors are Superman, when obviously Batman is cooler and nobody really thinks the Spurs are “cool.” Well, it should be obvious. Superman is so head and shoulders above everyone else as a hero, to the point where he is kind of boring. Steph Curry is such an astounding scoring force that he’s turned the obscene into the routine and half of his threes aren’t even impressive anymore. We can argue all day about who could beat Superman, but let’s be real — nobody would actually beat Superman. Superman is a god who looks down on our pitiful human lives and considers us so pathetic that he has to save us.
Wizards – Wonder Woman
All of the W’s.
My Thoughts
These logos are pretty funny. I like the references. My favorites are Hellboy for the Chicago Bulls, Wolverine for the Timberwolves, Ghost Rider for the Miami Heat. I definitely don't agree with Batman logo for the Spurs and Deadpool for the Trail Blazers. They don't suit the teams in my opinion. I would have liked to see the hulk as the Celtics log though. These logos are a pretty creative way to put two of my favorite things together, basketball and comic book characters.
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