I’m not much of a sports fan but if basketball teams started sporting these incredible Pokemon NBA logos I would definitely be inclined to buy a jersey.
Created by artist Micah Coles (aka musclesmicah), these Pokemon NBA logos look just as good and in some cases better than their original basketball counterparts. Micah has only used Pokemon from the first generation in his logos, and incorporates actual city names as well as fictional cities from the popular anime series in his designs, like in the case of the Kanto Embers. In addition to designing new logos, Micah has created new team names that cleverly make use of either the Pokemon’s name or the names of their attacks.
Whether you cheer for the Orlando Magikarps or the Chicago Tauros, be sure to represent your team with pride.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Anime Sports Logos
- More artists and designers creating fantastical and unique sports logos that appeal to a broader fan base
- Retro Pop Culture Merchandise
- Bringing nostalgia into current pop culture trends by incorporating iconic franchises
- Fan-created Sports Apparel
- Fans and artists contributing to the design of team logos as a way to feel more involved and invested in their favorite sports franchises
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sports Merchandise and Apparel
- Opportunities for sports merchandisers to collaborate with pop culture artists and designers in creating unique and outside-the-box merchandise
- Pop Culture and Entertainment Merchandise
- Option for companies specializing in movie and TV show merchandise to reach out to artists and designers to create exclusive and nostalgic products
- Fan and Community Engagement
- Creating more opportunities for fans and community members to feel involved and invested in their favorite sports teams with fan-based and user-generated content
