MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - NEW LOGO CONCEPT

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - NEW LOGO CONCEPT

Update: New version of a primary logo for the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies have my favorite logo in all of the NBA (except for my Jazz of course) and maybe in all of sports. Its beautifully well done.
With this concept, I had two favorites; one featuring the state of Tennessee and the bear, and the other being a screaming grizzly (Which I used for another project as well.)
I couldn't decide which to use so I used both in this concept.
The colors from the famous "Memphis Blues" and all that surrounds the city of Memphis. These concepts for the Grizzlies may be my favorites i've done so far.
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I will be designing a new primary/secondary mark for every NBA team. With each .gif image, you will see the new design i've created, followed by the teams current identity logo.

Enjoy!

Matt