Quote Originally Posted by worthy cook View Post
I blame the small time frame to get something out the door. Pretty sure why they went the safe route. The wizards had the worst branding and they turned into some of the best uniforms in any sport (granted they had the bullets scheme to fall back on)

If I had to make a guess, when/if the thunder move to a new arena they will rebrand the color scheme and logos.
Good point!

Maybe the future will hold a better logo and brand for both franchises. The situation with the Oklahoma City Blue mirrors that of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA Development League: Thunder NBA Development League Team to Relocate to Oklahoma City

The Professional Basketball Club, LLC of OKC businessmen (Clay Bennett, Chair) had to vacate Seattle with haste. If I recall, they had very little time (off season Aug-Oct) following the trial to put things together for the team's debut in OKC.

"We made it," Bennett said at his news conference in Oklahoma City. "Congratulations."
How the Sonics became the Thunder: A timeline - Los Angeles Times

It's Settled: Sonics are Leaving for Oklahoma City: Seattlest

"Oklahoma City looks oh-so pretty... ...as I get my kicks on Route 66." --Nat King Cole.