Wizards Alternate Logo
The Washington Wizards have a long and storied history when it comes to their alternate logos. The first alternate logo was introduced in 2001, and since then the team has created several more unique designs that represent both the city of Washington DC as well as its basketball team. The most recent logo was unveiled in 2019, but before that, there were many other memorable designs over the years.
The original design from 2001 featured an image of a wizard holding up a basketball with “Washington” written across his chest. This design lasted for three seasons until 2004 when it was replaced by another version featuring two stars above the wordmark and “Wizards” below it instead of “Washington” being written on top like before. In 2010, this look changed again to incorporate more white into its color scheme while still retaining some red elements from previous versions; this is also known as one of their classic looks which remains popular today among fans who remember these older logos fondly.
In 2017 however, things took an interesting turn with yet another new look: this time featuring five stars around a blue circle representing each member state within America's capital district – Maryland, Virginia & DC itself! Finally, after two years, they decided upon something different once again; introducing us all to what we now know today - A shield-shaped crest centered around four stars surrounded by navy blue & gold colors which symbolize strength & loyalty respectively - truly fitting for such an iconic franchise! All these changes over time show just how much thought goes into creating each logo iteration making sure every detail fits perfectly together so fans can be proud wearing any piece of merchandise associated with them no matter what era or decade you're from!
2020 - Present
Used originally as a wordmark across their City uniforms, the Wizards promoted this District of Columbia logo as an official team alternate logo. Wordmark “THE” on top and “district” in a larger font and “OF COLUMBIA” below. An orange basketball dotting the letter “i.”
2015 - Present
Red, white and blue basketball with the Washington Monument positioned front and center with a silver star inside and at the top.
A part of the primary logo less the wordmark.
2012 - Present
The letters “dc” in blue lowercase letters, a hand from the top of the letter “d” under a red basketball, a nod to the Washington Bullets logo of the 1970s. The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
2012 - Present
The letters “dc” in blue lowercase letters, a hand from the top of the letter “d” under a red basketball on a blue background, a nod to the Washington Bullets logo of the 1970s. The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
2012 - Present
The letters “dc” in blue lowercase letters, a hand from the top of the letter “d” under a red basketball on a red background, a nod to the Washington Bullets logo of the 1970s. The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
2012 - 2015
Red, white and blue wizard wearing a red wizard’s hat holding a red with white seams basketball in front of a dark blue quarter-moon basketball with white seams. The wizard is pointing to a red star. The letter “W” in dark blue is the mid-section of the wizard. The letter “W” stands for the team’s nickname the Wizards.
2008 - 2011
A dark blue and light blue wizard wearing a light blue wizard’s hat holding a brown with black seams basketball in front of a gold quarter-moon basketball with black seams. The wizard is pointing to a gold star. The letter “W” in dark blue is the mid-section of the wizard. The letter “W” stands for the team’s nickname the Wizards.
2008 - 2011
Stylized black and blue lowercase letters “dc,” the letter “d” in blue with gold trim and the letter “c” in black with gold trim. A gold basketball is hanging from the letter “c.” The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
Very similar to the 1998 Wizard’s alternate logo.
2008 - 2011
Stylized black and gold lowercase letters “dc,” the letter “d” in gold with white trim and the letter “c” in black with white trim. A gold basketball is hanging from the letter “c.” On a blue background. The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
1998 - 2007
Stylized black and blue lowercase letters “dc,” the letter “d” in blue with gold trim and the letter “c” in black with gold trim. A gold basketball is hanging from the letter “c.” The letters “dc” stands for our Nation’s capital at the “District of Columbia.”
