Seattle Green Bags
Description: Seattle SuperSonics, Seattle, Washington — The 1967 SuperSonics logo debuted with a bright green and gold basketball backdrop featuring the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle rising through the center, a forward-looking symbol that tied the new NBA franchise to Seattle’s emerging modern identity. As an expansion team in their inaugural 1967–68 season, the Sonics struggled mightily on the court, finishing 23–59 under coach Al Bianchi, but they succeeded in establishing a strong local following and a distinct visual brand that immediately set them apart. Despite the losses, the foundation was laid for future growth through the draft and trades, making 1967 a formative year that introduced professional basketball to Seattle and
Description: Seattle SuperSonics, Seattle, Washington — In 1994 the SuperSonics used their long-running green-and-gold logo featuring the Seattle skyline and Space Needle set inside a basketball, a now-iconic mark that represented continuity and regional pride during the franchise’s modern peak. On the court, the 1993–94 Sonics were one of the best teams in the NBA, finishing with a franchise-best 63–19 record under coach George Karl, powered by the elite defensive duo of Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp. Despite their dominance, the season is most remembered for the shocking first-round playoff upset by the eighth-seeded Denver Nuggets, a historic collapse that briefly overshadowed what was otherwise one of the strongest regular seasons in NBA history.
Description: A stylized depiction of the Seattle skyline featuring the Space Needle prominently. The composition is framed by a large, segmented circle resembling a basketball hoop, with black clouds against a bright yellow sunset. The overall style is retro with a textured, distressed effect.
