WYCIECZKA: Czy drużyna Memphis Grizzlies przypadkowo ujawniła nowe logo?
A potential new logo for the Memphis Grizzlies has surfaced online, sparking intense speculation about the team's future branding. A screenshot, shared by NBAMyke on X, appears to be from a video taken at the team's Media Day and shows a mannequin wearing a t-shirt with an unfamiliar bear logo.
The sighting has the fanbase buzzing, as the design seems to be a thoughtful blend of the franchise's past and present. But is this a sign of a full-scale rebrand, or something else entirely?
A Closer Look at the Design
The logo itself is a circular crest, a shape that has become a popular trend for modern NBA logos. At its center is a bear head, a clear homage to the franchise's original and much-loved history. The outer ring of the crest appears to incorporate the iconic "tribal" pattern from the trim of the original Vancouver jerseys, subtly weaving in another piece of the team's history.
the circle shape of the allegedly new Memphis Grizzlies logo is a common scheme around the NBA
As far as we know, this specific design has never been seen before, which makes its appearance at an official team event like Media Day particularly significant.
Primary Logo or Something Else?
Despite the excitement, there are strong indicators that this is likely not the team's new primary logo. The most compelling piece of evidence is the complete absence of any text, neither "Memphis" nor "Grizzlies" appears on the crest. A primary team logo almost always includes the team's name.
Furthermore, a check of the trademark database shows that no new primary logo has been filed by the organization yet, a step that would almost certainly precede a major rebrand. However, if this were to be
So, what could it be?
The most likely explanation is that this might be a new secondary or alternate logo.It could well be a new mark that will be used across various merchandise lines. While it may not signal a complete overhaul of the team's identity yet, this logo is a clear sign that the Grizzlies are actively to shape their future look.
