Seattle SuperSonics, Seattle, Washington — The 1967 SuperSonics logo debuted with a bright green and gold basketball backdrop featuring the Seattle skyline and the Space Needle rising through the center, a forward-looking symbol that tied the new NBA franchise to Seattle’s emerging modern identity. As an expansion team in their inaugural 1967–68 season, the Sonics struggled mightily on the court, finishing 23–59 under coach Al Bianchi, but they succeeded in establishing a strong local following and a distinct visual brand that immediately set them apart. Despite the losses, the foundation was laid for future growth through the draft and trades, making 1967 a formative year that introduced professional basketball to Seattle and