The classic logo with the dinosaur of the Toronto Raptors and the star-filled design of the Orlando Magic remain some of the most loved identities and staples in NBA history. Many basketball fans as myself feel like modern logo redesigns have become too minimalist, replacing the bold and distinctive styles of the past with cleaner corporate branding that can sometimes feel less memorable, and definitely less special. Logo debates are all obviously always subjective, but nostalgia plays a major role. And nostalgia hits people, especially sports fans, really hard. The original Raptors Tyrannosaurus Rex logo in particular has become iconic among NBA fans, with many wanting it to come back and be the Toronto franchise logo forever. Teams all across the National Basketball Association have had many basketball games where they will have their players wear retro jerseys or alternate uniforms with throwback branding, showing how powerful classic designs remain in the hearts and minds of baske...