Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have a new logo

Published May. 16, 2017 2:20 p.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

The Detroit Pistons unveiled a new primary logo Tuesday, but it probably looks a bit familiar. It’s very similar to the one they used for nearly 20 years from 1979-96, during which they won two NBA titles.

https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/864518143888281604

This is the first time the Pistons have changed their logo since 2005, when they went completely away from the flaming horse and tailpipes.

https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/864533388589490179

The font and line weight are different in the updated look compared to the one used from 1979-96. It’s cleaner, a bit simpler, and allows the red to stand out more in the background. A subtle touch is the chrome silver outline, which pays homage to the classic Detroit muscle cars.

Here’s a detailed look at the new logo, which states that the same font will be used on the front of the teams' jerseys.

https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons/status/864527009631875075

Overall, it's a welcome change. It's obviously simple, but the previous logo was a bit outdated with the massive drop-shadow font across the middle.