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The National Basketball Association (NBA) was established on June 6, 1946 and originally known as the Basketball Association of American (BAA). Of the original 11 franchises in that inaugural season most folded within a season or two however three are still in operation today, two in their original cities (Boston Celtics, New York Knicks) and one since relocated (Philadelphia Warriors). In 1949 the BAA merged with the National Basketball League, the names were combined to form the National Basketball Association which has operated under that name ever since.
Expansion took place for the first time after the merger in 1961 with the addition of the Chicago Packers (now the Washington Wizards), following that expansion happened often usually with a new team added every other season. In 1976 a second merger took place, this time with the American Basketball Association when four teams were brought into the NBA (Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets, and San Antonio Spurs).
The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA Championships with 17, the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers franchise is second with 16.
NBA Logos By Year • NBA Champs • Eastern Conference Champs • Western Conference Champs
National Basketball Association Team Logos
Atlanta Hawks since 1968/69
Boston Celtics since 1946/47
Brooklyn Nets since 2012/13
Charlotte Hornets since 2014/15
Chicago Bulls since 1966/67
Cleveland Cavaliers since 1970/71
Dallas Mavericks since 1980/81
Denver Nuggets since 1976/77
Detroit Pistons since 1957/58
Golden State Warriors since 1971/72
Houston Rockets since 1971/72
Indiana Pacers since 1976/77
Los Angeles Clippers since 1984/85
Los Angeles Lakers since 1960/61
Memphis Grizzlies since 2001/02
Miami Heat since 1988/89
Milwaukee Bucks since 1968/69
Minnesota Timberwolves since 1989/90
New Orleans Pelicans since 2013/14
New York Knicks since 1946/47
Oklahoma City Thunder since 2008/09
Orlando Magic since 1989/90
Philadelphia 76ers since 1963/64
Phoenix Suns since 1968/69
Portland Trail Blazers since 1970/71
Sacramento Kings since 1985/86
San Antonio Spurs since 1976/77
Toronto Raptors since 1995/96
Utah Jazz since 1979/80
Washington Wizards since 1997/98
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National Basketball Association Teams of the Past Logos
Baltimore Bullets 1963/64 - 1972/73
Baltimore Bullets 1947/48 - 1953/54
Buffalo Braves 1970/71 - 1977/78
Capital Bullets 1973/74
Charlotte Bobcats 2004/05 - 2013/14
Charlotte Hornets 1988/89 - 2001/02
Chicago Packers 1961/62
Chicago Stags 1946/47 - 1949/50
Chicago Zephyrs 1962/63
Cincinnati Royals 1957/58 - 1970/71
Cleveland Rebels 1946/47
Denver Nuggets 1949/50
Fort Wayne Pistons 1941/42 - 1956/57
Kansas City Kings 1975/76 - 1984/85
Kansas City-Omaha Kings 1972/73 - 1974/75
Milwaukee Hawks 1951/52 - 1954/55
Minneapolis Lakers 1947/48 - 1959/60
New Jersey Nets 1977/78 - 2011/12
New Orleans Hornets 2002/03 - 2012/13
New Orleans Jazz 1974/75 - 1978/79
New York Nets 1976/77
NO/Oklahoma City Hornets 2005/06 - 2006/07
Philadelphia Warriors 1946/47 - 1961/62
Providence Steam Rollers 1946/47 - 1948/49
Rochester Royals 1945/46 - 1956/57
San Diego Clippers 1978/79 - 1983/84
San Diego Rockets 1967/68 - 1970/71
San Francisco Warriors 1962/63 - 1970/71
Seattle Supersonics 1967/68 - 2007/08
St. Louis Bombers 1946/47 - 1949/50
St. Louis Hawks 1955/56 - 1967/68
Syracuse Nationals 1946/47 - 1962/63
Toronto Huskies 1946/47
Tri-Cities Blackhawks 1949/50 - 1950/51
Vancouver Grizzlies 1995/96 - 2000/01
Washington Bullets 1974/75 - 1996/97
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These goofy simplified NBA logos are deeply relatable
Every year we get a spate of logo redesigns, but this latest batch is really making us feel things. Calling these “kinda crappily drawn” undersells just how wonderful these logos are. These are perfection. Away from the starched shirts and perfectly designed brands of the NBA exists these beautiful, weird drawings that evoke strong “circa 2004 web comic vibes,” and we love them. In fact, we love them so much we felt the need to tell you why some of these logos mean so much to us.
As a man with a penchant for emotional eating (especially during this pandemic) the redesigned Raptors mascot makes me feel things. This might as well be a snapshot of every time my wife finds me in the pantry sneaking a cookie after dinner. The Raptor knows he shouldn’t be eating a basketball, but he just can’t help himself. The surprised eye really sells it all.
I love this shame eating Raptor with all my heart.
— James Dator
This bull is what I look like watching sports.
This grumpy bull looks like he’s watching his own team play, and he perfectly portrays the exact mood I have often felt watching my own teams. Plus, he’s wearing a cute little basketball hat! I love him.
— Hayley Archer
This sun is just trying to keep it together
Listen, it’s been a bad year and that doesn’t need to be explained any further. All of us are just trying to get by. Sometimes you have to throw on sunglasses to cover up the pain and try to appear as composed as possible.
— Ricky O’Donnell
I relate to the snacking Pelican.
This Pelican looks exactly how I’ve felt for the duration of the pandemic. Constantly snacking, and always keeping snacks on deck. I’ve yet to be short on snacks. But the Pelican is also serving some side-eye, which could be directed at a number of things over the last seven months.
— Whitney Medworth
The Bucks logo is a glaring reminder of my past sins
It’s harder than you might think to draw things “kinda crappily. ” The process requires a natural proclivity for knowing how much detail you can take away from a symbol before it becomes completely unrecognizable. A true master can balance on that razor-thin line between familiarity and abstraction and produce thrilling hieroglyphs.
I’m occasionally asked to toe this line as part of my job here at SB Nation. And as it happens, I’ve struggled in the past to adequately misrepresent this particular logo, and that’s why Dana’s version resonates with me so poignantly. For your viewing pleasure, I pulled up my version from a silly graphic I made last year and put the two side-by-side.
On the left is Dana’s cute little buck. On the right is Robin Lopez modeling Syd’s version, which is less of a buck and more of a freak of nature.
Now, I don’t claim to be a visual artist, but I was pretty proud of my rough approximation of what a deer looks like. Those are wiggly antlers, but they’re still unmistakably antlers. But now that I’ve gotten this reminder of how good a simplified logo can actually be, all I can think is: Shit. Shit. Shit. I forgot the nose.
— Syd Kennedy
The Cavaliers logo reminds me of happier times.
What can be happier than a good children’s book story? Since all of these drawings remind me of old throwback kids’ book illustrations I read in my childhood, I had to choose the Cavaliers logo. It looks like Robin Hood. Just look at that feather!
— Sydney Umeri
You can buy this NBA logo shirt from Etsy — which is what we’re all gonna do.
NBA Team Logo Review: Best Basketball Logos
Anatoliy Riabyi
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Wolves, bears, deer, dinosaurs - animals often become the main symbols in sports branding. Behind every logo in the NBA, there are exciting stories that we will tell today.
Los Angeles Lakers
In the late 1940s, the team was called the Minneapolis Lakers because of the thousands of lakes the area is famous for. Its symbol was the image of the state against the background of a yellow ball and the signature "MLPS Lakers".
In 1960, after moving to Los Angeles and rebranding, a gold basketball with a purple signature "Los Angeles Lakers" became the corporate image. In this form, with minor changes, the emblem still exists.
Milwaukee Bucks
More than 14,000 fans entered the 1968 name contest. The "buck" (male deer) variant won, which is associated with speed and agility. The fan who suggested the word won the car, and the mascot animal stayed with the athletes for years to come.
The Milwaukee Bucks have changed four logos since then. Among them, the first one stands out - with a funny deer in a sweater with the letter "B". After 25 years, the animal became more aggressive, having received a formidable green muzzle with large horns. Despite minor modifications, this image is preserved to this day. He has two secrets: the animal's shirtfront resembles an "M", and the negative space between the horns is the hands that hold the ball.
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bull is one of the most recognizable and expensive badges in the NBA, and hasn't changed since 1966 years old. It was then that the brand was founded: its name is associated with the history of Chicago, where the world-famous slaughterhouse was located.
The short, resonant name was tough, like the kick of a bull's hoof and the character of the Chicago Bulls players. Aggressive and energetic mood is supported by the red-black gamut.
Miami Heat
The image of a burning basketball flying into a basket appeared already on the first logo in the 80s. The idea was complemented by orange and black colors and a tail in the form of a flame on the letter "T". After 11 years, the picture received more saturated shades, to which red was added. It still exists in this form.
Toronto Raptors
In 1993, the blockbuster Jurassic Park sparked an unprecedented interest in dinosaurs. Not surprisingly, the Toronto Raptors club (raptors are a family of dinosaurs) was born in Canada at that time.
A predator appeared on the emblem with a ball and a T-shirt with the letter "R". The circle in which the drawing was placed was decorated with combs. The picture was corrected several times, and five years ago it was radically updated. Now it looks more aggressive and stylish: a silver ball with large claw marks is placed in a red circle on a black background.
Houston Rockets
The word "rockets" is a reference to the club's origins, first based in San Diego, where the Atlas rockets were developed, and then moving to Houston, home of NASA's Space Science Center.
Since the 1960s, the corporate identity has changed beyond recognition six times: at different times it was original balls, rockets and even a cartoon character taking off with a rocket behind its back.
In the current millennium, the logo was changed to text: it was dominated by red and the letter "R", reminiscent of a rocket at the start. The "R" was then placed on a grey-black ball, which is encircled by the phrase "Houston Rockets".
Boston Celtics
The name of the team refers to the history of Boston, many of whose inhabitants have Irish roots ("celtics" - "Celtic"). In the 40s, this concept was embodied in a white shamrock on a green background - the symbol of Ireland.
Soon the "Celts" got a mascot - an Irish leprechaun with a pipe and a cane. This image in various modifications accompanies the identity to this day. The "Irish" emerald color remains unchanged in it.
Utah Jazz
The name of the club explains its history, which began in the 70s in one of the jazz capitals - New Orleans. The definition of “jazz” has taken root so much that they decided not to remove it even after moving to Salt Lake City.
The birthplace of the "jazzmen" determined the musical concept of the corporate identity. On the first text emblem, "J" looked like a note and a ball at the same time. The designers then linked the image to the mountains that Utah is known for. But in 2015, it was decided to return the “jazzy” talisman, slightly improving it and painting it in rich yellow, green and blue colors.
Orlando Magic
In 1986, Orlando organized a competition to name a new club. The winner was the seven-year-old daughter of its owner, who called the city magical (“magic”).
Interestingly, in the entire history of the "wizards" updated the identity only three times, and not significantly. The main idea is the same: the inscription "Orlando Magic", the ball, the stars and the white and blue color scheme.
Phoenix Suns
Another brand with a constant identity - the sun. The state of Arizona, where the club was founded, is one of the sunniest in the United States, which is reflected even on its flag.
It is interesting that the first logo, drawn by the artist for 5 thousand dollars, was not liked by the management. The new emblem was created in the printing house for only $200. The sun ball with the words "Phoenix Suns" is depicted in purple and orange. This gamut was preserved for 45 years, although the picture was corrected several times. In 2013, a modern version was introduced on a black background with a futuristic font.
Brooklyn Nets
The club was accompanied by constant relocations and rebranding. His homeland in the 60s was New Jersey, and the name was New Jersey Americans. After moving to Long Island, the Americans were renamed the New York Nets. "Nets" rhymed with the "Mets" and "Jets" - two other New York teams, and was also associated with basketball ("net" - "network"). The athletes then returned to New Jersey as the New Jersey Nets.
Not surprisingly, the corporate identity has been constantly changing. Only the colors of the American flag remained stable. When the Nets moved to Brooklyn, one of their owners, rapper Jay-Z, took inspiration from old New York subway signs. With his participation, they created an emblem in the form of a black shield with the white word "Nets" and a basketball.
Atlanta Hawks
This club holds the record for name change and corporate identity change. Since 1946, he has changed four states and 11 characters, almost all the time retaining only his mascot - a hawk ("hawk").
The bird was depicted in different ways: sometimes it held the ball in its claws, sometimes it was preparing to throw it into the basket, and sometimes only a schematic image remained of it. Now the predatory red profile is enclosed in a circle with the inscription "Atlanta Hawks".
Portland Trail Blazers
Founded in Portland in 1970, the brand name refers to railroad builders in Oregon. The corporate identity has always used one symbol - five red and five black (later - silver and white) curved stripes, meaning competitors on the site. For 50 years, the identity has remained minimalistic and recognizable.
Denver Nuggets
The team went through several name changes (including the Rockets and Larks) before becoming the Nuggets. It alluded to the "gold rush" in Colorado in the 19th century.
At first, the emblem showed a cheerful miner with a hammer in one hand and a ball in the other. Then the concept was radically changed several times: the silhouettes of Denver houses, then mountains, appeared in the picture. In 2019, the symbol became round. On a dark blue background, two golden pickaxes are crossed.
Sacramento Kings
One of the oldest teams in the NBA has changed cities and names several times. Since 1945, it has been called the Rochester Royals - these words were emblazoned on a purple emblem in the form of a shield. After moving to Cincinnati, the athletes became the Cincinnati Kings and received a mascot in the form of a smiling basketball. Then the logo was again returned to the shape of the shield.
After moving to Kansas and Sacramento, the "kings" changed their names, but not their identity. Only in 1994 it was decided to completely update it, making it more aggressive. A crown with crossed spears was framed by the phrase "Sacramento Kings". Finally, a few years ago, athletes received a modern, concise symbol in the form of a shield.
Dallas Mavericks
Founded in 1980 in Dallas, the club owes its branding to Samuel Maverick, a Texas landowner who refused to brand cattle. This name has become a symbol of independence and dissent.
Not surprisingly, the first logo featured a cowboy hat. And since 2002, the Dallas Mavericks mascot has been a profile of a stallion on a silver shield.
San Antonio Spurs
From the 40s to the 70s the team was called the Dallas Chaparrals and then the Texas Chaparrals ("chaparral" is a type of Texas bush). But in 1973, to attract more fans, the name San Antonio Spurs was chosen as a tribute to the history of the Wild West ("spur" is a spur associated with cowboys).
The first three logos feature a California ground cuckoo (often found in chaparral) with a ball. And since the 70s, the spur, which the letter “U” has turned into, has dominated the identity. This idea is also reflected in the black and gray color scheme, which is associated with metal.
Charlotte Hornets
The team with a difficult history has been rebranded twice. In the late 80s, it started as the Charlotte Hornets ("hornets") with a logo in the form of a turquoise hornet playing basketball.
After its decline and revival, it was renamed Charlotte Bobcats (“lynxes”) due to the large number of bobcats in North Carolina. The talisman looked dynamic: the profile of the lynx in motion was complemented by an elongated oblique font. But in 2014, the "lynxes" turned into "hornets" again. An aggressive mood is conveyed by a menacing look, a sting attached to the ball, and raised wings.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The name for the club in 1971 was chosen by the fans: "cavaliers" - musketeers who are famous for their courage and never give up. This theme can be seen in almost all versions of the brand identity.
Over the years, the symbols included a musketeer, a ball with a sword, the word "Cavs" with a "V" in the form of a basketball basket. The modern version is a black shield with the phrase "Cleveland Cavaliers" and a sword framed in a crimson "C".
Washington Wizards
Athletes started their careers in Chicago in the 60s under the name Chicago Packers. After moving to Baltimore, the former gun capital, the Baltimore Bullets were born. The most memorable logo design of that period was the combination of the letters "LL", which was turned into hands reaching for the ball.
In the 70s, the club ended up in Washington DC under the name Capital Bullets, and then the Washington Bullets. But negative associations with the word "bullet" forced the owner to change the branding. This is how the Washington Wizards (“wizards”) were born, and a bearded sorcerer was placed on the identity.
The modern version looks patriotic: it is a ball in red and blue colors, one of the seams of which resembles the Washington obelisk.
New York Knicks
"Knickerbocker" was the name given to the descendants of the Dutch settlers who pioneered the founding of New York. This word formed the basis of the naming of the New York team.
The brand does not change the simple concept of corporate identity. The first logo in 1946 featured a plump Dutchman playing basketball, and then the designers turned to the image of a ball with the word "Knicks". Interestingly, the color scheme remains unchanged: blue, white and orange, as on the municipal flag of New York and the old flag of the Netherlands.
New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans grew out of the Charlotte Hornets, founded in the late 80s in North Carolina (because of the city's warlike past, it was called the hornet's nest). Although this nickname lost its meaning in New Orleans, they decided to keep it. For several decades, the turquoise hornet in various modifications remained a talisman.
But in 2013, the club abandoned the Hornets franchise and became the New Orleans Pelicans (the pelican symbolizes Louisiana). The modern emblem is made in the form of blue and gold wings of a bird holding a ball in its beak.
Philadelphia 76ers
Although the club has undergone a rebranding, both of its names reflect the idea of patriotism. The history of the brand began in 1946 in the city of Syracuse with the naming Nationals and a logo in the form of a stylized map of the United States.
After being sold and moving to Philadelphia, the Philadelphia 76ers (1776 - the year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States) appeared. The athletes received the sonorous nickname "Sixers" and a red and blue logo in the form of the number 76 and a circle of stars.
These colors and the concept of the identity are preserved to this day. The emblem is a ball with the words "76ers" surrounded by stars.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Since 1989, the Minnesota Timberwolf, the mascot of the athletes, has consistently appeared on the blue-green-gray logo. This animal conveys the message of teamwork and danger to rivals.
First, the profile of the wolf was placed in a circle, then he looked out of the forest. The modern version depicts the pole star (the symbol of Minnesota) and a howling wolf looking to the future.
Memphis Grizzlies
The team from Vancouver chose the grizzly as their spirit animal. After relocating to Memphis, they decided to keep the symbol, although grizzlies do not live in Tennessee.
Since 1995, the animal has accompanied the athletes' branding. At first, the grizzly growled and held the ball in its paw. Now we see a large, severe muzzle in two shades of blue, on which bright yellow eyes stand out.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Seattle Supersonics was founded in Seattle in 1967, but was renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2008 after moving and selling. This is due to the climate of the region, where thunderstorms and tornadoes often occur (“thunder” - “thunder”).
Initially, the logo was a green ball with the image of the Sonic spaceship. Then, in different years, different balls and the silhouette of Seattle were chosen for the identity. Since 2009, the emblem has been minimalist, with the OKS monogram on the shield and the word "Thunder" on top. The blue color is associated with the US flag, and the yellow-orange color scheme is associated with sunlight.
Indiana Pacers
Naming in the 60s defined the place: the people of Indiana love fast driving (“pacers” - “setting the pace”, “leaders”).
Stability is a hallmark of the "racers" branding. Throughout history, they have used only three colors (white, yellow and blue) and the ball symbol. At first, he was held by a hand inside the letter "P", later it disappeared and three stripes appeared, indicating movement. Now this picture has been placed in a yellow circle that says "Indiana Pacers".
Detroit Pistons
In 1939, the founder of the Zollner piston company formed the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons Club (piston). At 19'57 with the move to Detroit, the Detroit Pistons were born.
The first logo in 1941 was decorated with a cartoon robotic character made of pistons. But since the late 50s, simplicity and conciseness have remained the main characteristics of the corporate identity: the phrase "Detroit Pistons" against the background of the ball. With minor changes, this branding has survived to this day.
Golden State Warriors
In 1946, the Philadelphia Phyllis was born in Philadelphia. Two years later, the name was changed to Warriors ("warriors"): visually it was embodied in the form of an Indian. This symbol in different versions was preserved for 24 years.
After relocating to San Francisco, the athletes received the name Golden State Warriors and a logo with the image of the famous Golden Gate Bridge. Since then, almost all the time, the identity has been accompanied by a bridge or the contours of the bay. The exception was a short period at the turn of the century, when designers proposed the image of a warrior holding a lightning bolt.
Los Angeles Clippers
The team went from the Buffalo Braves (Indian soldiers) to the San Diego Clippers (the fast sailing ship that San Diego was famous for) and then the Los Angeles Clippers.
In the 70s, the history of identity began with the image of a bull on a ball framed with feathers. Then the designers used the image of three triangles, symbolizing the sail, and a circle, reminiscent of the setting sun. In the 80s, branding became laconic: a ball, the inscription "Los Angeles Clippers" and horizontal stripes. Since then, the concept of the emblem has not changed much: now its dominant is the large word Clippers, which is framed by curved lines reminiscent of the sea horizon.
Basketball court markings: standards and norms
Author of the article
Dmitry Khvatkov
Consultant in the production of rubber coatings
Basketball field marking requirements are approved by the FIBA standard. The site must be flat with a hard surface, free of bends, cracks and other obstacles. The accepted dimensions of the field are 28 m long and 16 m wide. By NBA standards, the field is slightly larger: 28.7 m (94' ft) long and 15.3 m (50' ft) wide.
Areas not intended for international competition may differ from accepted standards (for public use, in schools or universities, etc.) and usually vary from 20 to 28 m in length and from 12 to 16 m in width.
Basketball court marking standards
Basketball court markings are conditionally divided into 5 components:
Boundary lines. They are located along the perimeter of the site and set its size. The lines that run along the field are called side lines, and those that are behind the baskets are called front lines.
Central line. Divides the court in half parallel to the front lines.
Central zone. It is a circle and is placed in the middle of the center line, and, accordingly, in the center of the entire field.
Three-point line. It is a semi-ellipse and is located around the shields on both sides of the field. It limits the close range.
Free throw line. It is located in front of the boards parallel to the front line and is limited on the sides by paint lines.
The standard line width is 5 cm. All outlines and lines must be of the same color (usually white) and be clearly visible from anywhere on the court.
Common lines
Common lines are used to limit the playing area of the court. The side lines (along the field) according to FIBA standards should be 28 m long, and the front lines - 16 m. For public areas, deviations from the accepted standards are allowed. Typically, basketball courts in schools or gyms are made from 20 m long and 12 m wide.
Central lines
The central line is parallel to the front and divides the field exactly in half. According to the standards - it should extend beyond the side lines by 15 cm on both sides.
In the middle of the center line there is a circle with a diameter of 3.6 m, which limits the central zone of the field. In this zone, the ball is played at the beginning of the game.
Three-Point Line
Three-Point Lines are located around the backboards on both sides of the field and consist of two straight lines 2. 9 long9 m and a semicircle. Straight lines run perpendicular to the front at a distance of 0.9 m from the side lines. Despite the fact that visually the distance from the ring to the side of the three-point line seems to be less than to its central part, the distance from the backboard to any point is 6.75 m.
Penalty lines
Penalty lines limit the nearest area at the backboard. They consist of a trapezoid and a free throw zone.
Despite the name, the "trapezoid" is a rectangle (until 2009year it really was a trapezoid), which is located under the shield. Its dimensions are 5.8 meters long and 4.9 meters wide. The shield is located at a distance of 1.575 m from the end line in the middle of the site. In front of the backboard, at a distance of 1.25 m, there is a semicircle that limits the area for picking up the ball.
At a distance of 4.225 meters from the backboard, the trapeze zone ends and the free throw zone begins. It is a semicircle with a diameter of 3. 6 m (like the central circle).
Paint zone lines
These lines are serifs on both sides of the trapezoid (parallel to the side lines). They limit the areas for players who are fighting for the ball during a free throw.
Zones on the basketball field
The basketball court is divided into zones using markings. Each zone has its own specific rules.
Center circle
The center circle is used as a separate kick-off area at the start of the game. One representative from each team stand in a circle from their side and fight for the ball in a jump, after it is dropped by the referee. All players are exclusively on their side of the field, except for one who rebounds on the opponent's side.
Neutral zone
The peculiarity of this zone is that as soon as the player of the attacking team with the ball crosses the center line and is on the side of the opponent, he cannot pass the ball to the player of his team who is on the other side of the field (i. e. behind center line on your side).
Three-point zone
The three-point line limits the near zone of the shot. Hitting the basket from outside the basket brings the team three points. If the throw was made inside the zone, then it brings two points.
Three-second zone
This is the zone in close proximity to the ring. It is called three-second, since the player of the attacking team cannot be in it for more than three seconds. Most balls are thrown in this zone, so when attacking, it provides maximum protection.
Free throw area
In controversial situations, a free throw is provided from this area. The player of the attacking team must score the ball without stepping over the line of the trapezoid. At the same time, the players of both teams are not in the three-second zone. They take up positions along the paint lines on the sides of the trapezoid and may not step outside the lines until the free throw shooter has shot the ball.
How to mark a basketball field?
Basketball field markings, whether it is an international competition court or an open-air amateur field, are best applied using special equipment.
Louis Bombers 
Calling these “kinda crappily drawn” undersells just how wonderful these logos are. These are perfection. Away from the starched shirts and perfectly designed brands of the NBA exists these beautiful, weird drawings that evoke strong “circa 2004 web comic vibes,” and we love them. In fact, we love them so much we felt the need to tell you why some of these logos mean so much to us.
” The process requires a natural proclivity for knowing how much detail you can take away from a symbol before it becomes completely unrecognizable. A true master can balance on that razor-thin line between familiarity and abstraction and produce thrilling hieroglyphs.
Shit. Shit. I forgot the nose.
Despite minor modifications, this image is preserved to this day. He has two secrets: the animal's shirtfront resembles an "M", and the negative space between the horns is the hands that hold the ball. 
It still exists in this form. 
On the first text emblem, "J" looked like a note and a ball at the same time. The designers then linked the image to the mountains that Utah is known for. But in 2015, it was decided to return the “jazzy” talisman, slightly improving it and painting it in rich yellow, green and blue colors. 
The new emblem was created in the printing house for only $200. The sun ball with the words "Phoenix Suns" is depicted in purple and orange. This gamut was preserved for 45 years, although the picture was corrected several times. In 2013, a modern version was introduced on a black background with a futuristic font. 
With his participation, they created an emblem in the form of a black shield with the white word "Nets" and a basketball. 
It alluded to the "gold rush" in Colorado in the 19th century. 
A crown with crossed spears was framed by the phrase "Sacramento Kings". Finally, a few years ago, athletes received a modern, concise symbol in the form of a shield. 
This idea is also reflected in the black and gray color scheme, which is associated with metal. 
The modern version is a black shield with the phrase "Cleveland Cavaliers" and a sword framed in a crimson "C". 
This word formed the basis of the naming of the New York team. 
The modern version depicts the pole star (the symbol of Minnesota) and a howling wolf looking to the future. 
Since 2009, the emblem has been minimalist, with the OKS monogram on the shield and the word "Thunder" on top. The blue color is associated with the US flag, and the yellow-orange color scheme is associated with sunlight. 
But since the late 50s, simplicity and conciseness have remained the main characteristics of the corporate identity: the phrase "Detroit Pistons" against the background of the ball. With minor changes, this branding has survived to this day. 
9 long9 m and a semicircle. Straight lines run perpendicular to the front at a distance of 0.9 m from the side lines. Despite the fact that visually the distance from the ring to the side of the three-point line seems to be less than to its central part, the distance from the backboard to any point is 6.75 m. 
6 m (like the central circle). 
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