Grizzlies Classic Edition Uniform for 30th Anniversary Season
As the 2024-25 NBA season kicks off, the Memphis Grizzlies are celebrating a milestone that ties them back to their origins in Vancouver. This season marks the 30th anniversary of the Grizzlies franchise, and in a nod to their heritage, the team will be sporting their iconic Vancouver Grizzlies Classic Edition uniforms. The celebrations will continue into the following season, which will culminate in 2025-26 with the Grizzlies commemorating their 25th anniversary as a franchise in Memphis.
The Grizzlies’ story began on August 11, 1994, when the Vancouver Basketball Partnership officially launched the team in Canada. Named after the grizzly bears native to British Columbia, the Grizzlies became a prominent symbol in the region’s culture. The original logo was a fierce representation of the grizzly bear itself, with secondary logos—“Clawball” and “G-Swipe”—depicting the team’s ferocity on the court. The design quickly became one of the most recognizable looks in NBA history.
This season, the Grizzlies are paying homage to their roots by reintroducing the Classic Edition uniforms that mirror the original designs from their time in Vancouver. The home whites will take center stage, showcasing the bold turquoise, bronze, red, and black color scheme that made the Grizzlies’ uniforms stand out in the league.
One of the most distinct elements of these uniforms is the native Canadian Pacific Northwest pattern that outlines the jersey and shorts, honoring the region’s rich cultural history. Emblazoned with the original team logos across the chest and leg, the uniforms exude the spirit of the Grizzlies' early years.
The Grizzlies’ original uniforms remain one of the most iconic sets in the league. The vivid colors, bold logos, and intricate patterns combined to create a uniform that embodied the team’s identity. This season’s Classic Edition is a celebration of that history—a nod to where the franchise started and the journey that has brought them to Memphis.
As the Grizzlies celebrate their 30th anniversary, these Classic Edition uniforms remind fans of the team’s evolution from Vancouver to Memphis, and of the many memories made along the way. As they look ahead to their NxtGen 25th Anniversary season in Memphis, the Grizzlies continue to honor their rich past while looking forward to an exciting future.
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