Wiz to change uniforms in 2010-2011!

[DaRealHibachi]

^^^
I think it was just for the event, look up a few posts for the official print...

[20MexicanosIn1Van]

The new look of G-Wiz (you don't need facebook to be able to view it)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

[MUpacersSIC]

Easily one of my favorite jerseys already. Great new design guys! Now just time to get a new name.

[20MexicanosIn1Van]

Here's a hastily made sig I did. Anybody is free to rock it.

[JWizmentality]

The new look of G-Wiz (you don't need facebook to be able to view it)

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... =1&theater

Watch out! He's about to cop it!

[mhd]

Why don't we bring back hoops as the mascot?

[ST21]

testing new avy and sig

yessir. im oficially on board.

[WizBiz]

Here's a hastily made sig I did. Anybody is free to rock it.

Thanks, man.

[Wes_Tiny_Abe_]

Here's a hastily made sig I did. Anybody is free to rock it.

My 96-97 Bullets would have swept the squad in your sig in a 7 game series.

[SUPERBALLMAN]

Just want to chime in... I love the new unis and logos! It's not perfect. I'd have stars down the sides (like the gold ones had) for instance (although I like the stars they do have at the base of the shorts). But man they are really cool, and the more I see them the more it grows on me.

They really are sharp. I love the dc with the hand! They didn't have to do that, but they did! I love the ball with the monument in it. The little extras like the monument in the team name lettering for example. "Washington" on the road jerseys. The modernized version of the old school style I was hoping for, and similar to what Ted did with the Caps. I was afraid the Red White and Blue might come off looking too Globetrotterish, but it isn't at all. It's really sleek and fresh looking.

I also like the fact it separates the new John Wall era Wizards from the embarrassing brief history including the MJ and Arenas fiascos. It harkens back to the team's glory years of the Bullets championship team, while kicking off a brand new era.

Well done Ted. Thank you.

[WizarDynasty]

Now we need go change the name to the Washington Generals...or similar type image. The image of a General definitely fits the cities true importance to the country and brings our basketball back to a position of respect as opposed to harry potter image.

[keynote]

Hmm... Note the red section and star in the new monument secondary logo:



And here's the new logo for the US Department of Defense Missile Defense Agency. Hmmmm...



But does that mean...?


dun dun dun!!!!!!


Or: dun Dun DUNNNN!!!!!!!


*gasp*

So, is Obama a Muslim sleeper agent masquerading as a Christian, or a Wizards fan masquerading as a Bulls fan? YOU DECIDE.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

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Wow, even the Wizards Girls unis are updated.

Funny, the old-ones looked better on the girls IMO.

+1

[Wizardspride]

Elvin Hayes Thrilled With New Wizards Jerseys, Team's New Alumni Program

Elvin Hayes couldn't help but get a subtle little dig in at the old Wizards' management during the team's new jersey unveiling at the Verizon Center on Tuesday. The Bullets great meant no harm, of course, but whenever you express your pleasure at something new, you inevitably include some unintended displeasure at something old. The new Wizards' jerseys are no different.

"When I looked at the Wizards when they played in the teal, I did not really recognize them as part of the Bullet organization," he said. "It was like another team had began to represent them because they changed their name and they changed their colors and I think it was so drastic. As a player who played here, when I watched it on television, I think you had a disconnect. I think that all of a sudden, it's a great reconnect."

Hayes was one of 27* former Wizards/Bullets present at the jersey unveiling, in what was a major sign of the success of the team's new alumni program. Spearheaded by Ted Leonsis and chaired by former Bullet great Bob Dandridge, the team has made a concerted effort reaching out to its former players, holding alumni events and inviting them to spend time with the team. Hayes reminded me that he traveled with the team on a road trip to San Antonio and Houston, attending practices and just generally being around. He couldn't be more thrilled with the new arrangement.

"When the players left, there wasn't a foundation. There wasn't a connection. The players played here, they left and they kind of went away," he said. "I think that when I retired, I might have returned like one time. And now, I think Ted has really reached out to the former players to reconnect. He's bringing the players back into an organization where they have many wonderful memories and wonderful thoughts here in Washington D.C."

I asked Hayes what about having a strong alumni connection is so important to the success of the franchise. He immediately referred to the Celtics, who have such a loyal alumni presence in so many ways.

"Whenever you go into Boston Garden, you see Bill Russell, [John] Havlicek and all of these other guys there. The foundation of an organization is in its past, and I think that in Boston, that's really truly alive. When you have a winning organization, it is very important for that organization to have that history and to keep that alive."

Hayes concluded our interview by saying, very simply, that he "really enjoys" being a part of the team. That's the kind of thing that goes beyond a jersey change. The new Wizards' colors certainly pay homage to the team's past, but the truth is the Wizards have been doing that ever since Leonsis took over. This is just the latest victory.

"These are great men and great players," Leonsis said. "They can serve as role models to our players."

*Those 27 players, via Wizards PR: Michael Adams, Mark Alarie, Dudley Bradley, Phil Chenier, Bob Dandridge, Bob Ferry, Kevin Grevey, Clem Haskins, Hayes, Tom Henderson, James Jones, Rick Mahorn, Stan McKenzie, Gheorghe Muresan, Doug Overton, Kevin Porter, Rich Rinaldi, Mike Riordan, Dan Roundfield, Jeff Ruland, Larry Stewart, Awvee Storey, David Vanterpool, Phil Walker, Ennis Whatley, Gary Witts, Larry Wright.

[Severn Hoos]

They brought Awvee Storey back for the event?


Great to see Ruland & Mahorn were there, along with my original favorite player, Kevin Greeeeeeeeeeeevey. (Love his restaurant, too - is it still around?)


And what's up with Wes? Is he on the outs with Ted? Didn't want to share the floor with E? Health issues?

[dangermouse]

So that MS Paint recoloured logo that was leaked is the actual factual Wiz primary logo this season...

Dealbreaker if its on any merch i plan to buy.

[20MexicanosIn1Van]

I really like how Ted is trying to give the organization an important, historical, and traditional feel. Hopefully it'll trick some marquee free agents into signing with a "classic" franchise

[20MexicanosIn1Van]

Here's a hastily made sig I did. Anybody is free to rock it.

My 96-97 Bullets would have swept the squad in your sig in a 7 game series.

I would hope the 96-97 Bullets would be able to beat a line-up consisting of only three players

[ST21]

So that MS Paint recoloured logo that was leaked is the actual factual Wiz primary logo this season...

Dealbreaker if its on any merch i plan to buy.

already a post in this thread that explains everything regarding this topic.

might want to go back and read it. its worth it.

[dangermouse]

Yeah, I knew it was half a milly to change the logo. A lot of money to me, but to Ted? I guess though, that he doesnt want to shell out just to change it again when they inevitably change the name back to Bullets.

I like that it is so de-emphasized. I checked the merch and its not on anything i would actually buy.

I like the Monument and Star secondary logo. I wouldnt mind it becoming our primary. Simply put the wording around it.

The thing about the Jazz logo re-colour is, though, that it actually looks good. Pistons barely changed their colours. I cant think of any other drastic re-colours of existing logos.

Ours looks like a "Colour in the Wiz Logo" competition for 3 year olds.