Houston Rockets new logo

JeeberD · 07-10-2003, 03:36 PM

After months of anticipation, it was finally released...

I'm rather disappointed with it. It just seems pretty bland. I guess I'll reserve final judgment until I see how they incorporate it into the new jerseys, but I'm not that happy right now.

Of course, just about anything is better than the pajamas that they've been wearing for the past six years...

JeeberD · 07-10-2003, 03:37 PM

Dola-

It actually looks a little bit better in this tiny little picture...

Bee · 07-10-2003, 03:38 PM

I think it's a pretty nice looking logo.

cthomer5000 · 07-10-2003, 03:45 PM

it kinof works the H and the R together. I like it. It's like the new jersey devils logo in a way.

korme · 07-10-2003, 03:46 PM

I don't like it either, Jeebs..

mckerney · 07-10-2003, 03:51 PM

That's what they had to keep top secret?

I hope no one stumbles open their plan to sign Sam Bowie out of retirement.

MylesKnight · 07-10-2003, 03:52 PM

All this time for that?

Looks like the same consulting firm that came up with the new Nuggets look has been putting in some hours in Houston.

What was wrong with this oldie but goodie...

RPI-Fan · 07-10-2003, 03:52 PM

Why'd they ever get rid of the Orange and Red? At least that had character...

tucker342 · 07-10-2003, 03:53 PM

ehhhh, better than most new jerseys that teams use...

tucker342 · 07-10-2003, 03:54 PM

dola-

I hate almost all oldschool uniforms....

JeeberD · 07-10-2003, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RPI-Fan
Why'd they ever get rid of the Orange and Red? At least that had character...

Red and gold actually. Red and gold....

Sigh, how I miss those uni's of old.

And here's a shot of it with the full team name...

Franklinnoble · 07-10-2003, 04:06 PM

Not a very creative or artistic logo.

Kodos · 07-10-2003, 04:17 PM

I'll say it, because somebody has to:

"Houston... We have a problem."

Maple Leafs · 07-10-2003, 04:20 PM

I hate all new logos, just because the idea of changing them just to get a short-term boost in merchandising rubs me the wrong way.

That said, this one isn't bad. They didn't get too fancy. It passes the test of being simple enough that a kid can draw it on his pencil case.

Remember, when you go for fancy and complicated, you end up with the Phoenix Coyotes. Not good.

ColtCrazy · 07-10-2003, 04:22 PM

It's better than what they've had lately, but I miss the red and gold too. Still have my Olajuwon red and gold jersey in the closet. They used to be my favorite team. Not sure if I stopped watching them when Olajuwon left, or when they switched unis a couple years before. Probably a little of both.

Vince · 07-10-2003, 04:27 PM

Are they planning to sign Sarah Michelle Geller? Anyone else reminded of Buffy when they see that logo?

JeeberD · 07-10-2003, 04:30 PM

Now this is what they really needed to make their logo...

sterlingice · 07-10-2003, 05:51 PM

The new Rockets logo reminds me a little of the Van Halen logo.

I miss the Mustard/Red logo: I have a Hakeem (Akeem) jersey with that one. Then again, we all know the reason the Rockets stopped winning titles is because they switched jerseys to the current one that no one ever really warmed up to. Or at least, that's what those of us in Houston believe.

Maybe they're trying to appeal to Red China

I dunno- it's not great but it's not ugly like most teams. It's pretty neutral. It won't make them much cash, tho- it's not bold, it's just there.

SI

Honolulu_Blue · 07-10-2003, 06:08 PM

I like it.

John Galt · 07-10-2003, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sterlingice
The new Rockets logo reminds me a little of the Van Halen logo.

That is the most accurate description of the new logo to me. And like every other Rockets logo, it sucks.

Blackadar · 07-10-2003, 07:55 PM

Not too shabby.

ice4277 · 07-10-2003, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vince
Are they planning to sign Sarah Michelle Geller? Anyone else reminded of Buffy when they see that logo?

Actually, when I first looked at it, it reminded me of something kinda Satanic.

07-10-2003, 03:37 PM	#2
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dola- It actually looks a little bit better in this tiny little picture... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

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MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	All this time for that? Looks like the same consulting firm that came up with the new Nuggets look has been putting in some hours in Houston. What was wrong with this oldie but goodie... __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!! Last edited by MylesKnight : 07-10-2003 at 03:53 PM.

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07-10-2003, 04:22 PM	#15
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	It's better than what they've had lately, but I miss the red and gold too. Still have my Olajuwon red and gold jersey in the closet. They used to be my favorite team. Not sure if I stopped watching them when Olajuwon left, or when they switched unis a couple years before. Probably a little of both. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

07-10-2003, 03:38 PM	#3
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I think it's a pretty nice looking logo.

07-10-2003, 03:46 PM	#5
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I don't like it either, Jeebs..

07-10-2003, 03:53 PM	#9
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	ehhhh, better than most new jerseys that teams use...

07-10-2003, 03:54 PM	#10
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	dola- I hate almost all oldschool uniforms....

07-10-2003, 04:06 PM	#12
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	Not a very creative or artistic logo.

07-10-2003, 04:17 PM	#13
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I'll say it, because somebody has to: "Houston... We have a problem."

07-10-2003, 04:20 PM	#14
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I hate all new logos, just because the idea of changing them just to get a short-term boost in merchandising rubs me the wrong way. That said, this one isn't bad. They didn't get too fancy. It passes the test of being simple enough that a kid can draw it on his pencil case. Remember, when you go for fancy and complicated, you end up with the Phoenix Coyotes. Not good.

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07-10-2003, 04:30 PM	#17
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Now this is what they really needed to make their logo... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-10-2003, 05:51 PM	#18
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	The new Rockets logo reminds me a little of the Van Halen logo. I miss the Mustard/Red logo: I have a Hakeem (Akeem) jersey with that one. Then again, we all know the reason the Rockets stopped winning titles is because they switched jerseys to the current one that no one ever really warmed up to. Or at least, that's what those of us in Houston believe. Maybe they're trying to appeal to Red China I dunno- it's not great but it's not ugly like most teams. It's pretty neutral. It won't make them much cash, tho- it's not bold, it's just there. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 07-10-2003 at 05:55 PM.

07-10-2003, 06:08 PM	#19
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	I like it. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Not too shabby.

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