Pistons Alternate Logo
The Detroit Pistons have had a long and storied history in the NBA, with their iconic logo being an integral part of that legacy. The alternate logos used by the team over the years have been just as important to both its fans and players alike. From classic designs to modern updates, these logos tell a story about how far this franchise has come since it was first established in 1941.
The earliest version of an alternate logo for the Pistons dates back to 1979 when they adopted a “Motor City” design featuring two pistons crossed against each other inside of a red circle with white stars around it. This logo would be used until 1997 when they unveiled another updated version which featured three stylized pistons arranged horizontally across one another within a blue oval shape outlined in red along with white stars at its center point. This look would remain unchanged until 2001 when they introduced yet another new take on their classic design featuring four piston-shaped figures arranged diagonally across one another inside of a larger circular shape surrounded by five small circles connected together forming what looked like gears or cogs from machinery found throughout Motor City factories during that time period.
In 2006, after much anticipation from fans worldwide, Detroit finally released yet again redesigned Piston’s emblem depicting three large interlocking piston-like shapes all contained within a single navy blue circle bordered by thick silver trimming symbolizing strength and unity amongst players' past present future generations who proudly wear this teams colors day-night every season year round no matter where life takes them. Until today, this latest edition remains the current official secondary mark representing the heart soul city Motor Town itself home to some of the most passionate sports enthusiasts worldwide!
2018 - Present
The letter “D” in blue with red trim and a silver and blue basketball flying through the counter of the letter “D.”
2018 - Present
The team’s initials “DP” and the letter “D” in blue and the letter “P” in red are interlocked.
2006 - 2017
A blue letter “P” outlined in red with a white letter “D” inside the P all with a navy blue drop shadow on light blue. The letter “P” stands for the team’s nickname Pistons.
2002 - 2005
White letters “DP” with dark blue and light blue outline with fire shooting out of tailpipes. The letters “DP” stands for the city and the team’s nickname Detroit Pistons.
Similar to the primary logo with the tailpipes. Color changes from the original logo in 2001.
2002 - 2005
A blue flaming horse’s head on a blue and red basketball.
A part of the primary logo.
2002 - 2005
A wordmark “PISTONS” in white with light blue outline written across a red basketball in a light blue outline.
1997 - 2001
White letters “DP” with teal and black outline with fire shooting out of tailpipes. The letters “DP” stands for the city and the team’s nickname Detroit Pistons.
1997 - 2001
The horse’s black and silver body with a flaming mane flows into a red and black basketball.
1972 - 1975
Wordmark “DETROIT PISTONS” in the red outline on a white ball with a blue outline.
1958 - 1971
A wordmark “DETROIT PISTONS” in red lettering outlined with another wordmark “BASKETBALL CLUB” and “NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSN.” in white, all placed upon a blue and white basketball.
