Video Games and Team Logos Come Together in a Beautiful Exhibition

Sports, Art, and Video Games - Not the strangest combination, but an interesting one, nevertheless. One designer decided to combine all three into an interesting display of art. He created an amusing and beautiful set of NBA team logos, but with a twist - he changed the logos to resemble well-known video game characters. Most of these logos, which appear to favor Nintendo characters, can all be found here.

His studio (ak47_studios) works include a list of 30 renamed teams:

• The Indiana MegaMen (Pacers)
• Minnesota Starfoxes (Timberwolves)
• Sacramento King Hippos (Kings)
• Los Angeles Pacmans (Lakers)
• Portland Invaders (Trail Blazers)
• Detroit Digdugs (Pistons)
• New Orleans Pits (Pelicans)
• Charlotte Centipedes (Hornets)
• Oklahoma City Raiden (Thunder)
• Denver Excitebikes (Nuggets)
• Phoenix Pikachus (Suns)
• Washington Magikoopas (Wizards)
• San Antonio Ness (Spurs)
• Astro Boy the Houston Rocket (Rockets)
• Philadelphia Bust-A-Movers (76ers)
• The Mario Heat (Miami)
• Boston Luigis (Celtics)
• Memphis Zangiefs (Grizzlies)
• Utah Tron (Jazz)
• Dallas Link (Mavericks)
• Golden State Samus (Warriors)
• Los Angeles Kirbys (Clippers)
• Cleveland Arthurs (Cavaliers)
• Brooklyn Bombermen (Nets)
• Atlanta Captain Falcons (Hawks)
• Toronto Yoshis (Raptors)
• Chicago Bowsers (Bulls)
• Milwaukee Ducks (Bucks)
• New York Kongs (Knicks)
• Orlando Sonic (Magic)

All of these are crisp and very representative of both the video games and the basketball teams. This unique blend creates cute images that are incredibly hard to take as serious mascots. My favorite logo, however, would have to be the Boston Luigis. I'm not biased though, it just sticks out the most to me! Even if you're not a sports buff, you'll probably enjoy these designs nevertheless. What is your favorite redefined logo? Do you prefer your favorite team's new mascot over the original?