Cleveland Cavaliers Bring Back Mid-2000s Look for 55th Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers are turning back the clock for their 55th season, celebrating their rich history with the return of one of the franchise’s most beloved looks, the navy, wine, and gold alternate uniforms worn from 2003 to 2010.
Designed in collaboration with Nike, the Classic Edition uniform pays homage to the era of Daniel “Booby” Gibson, Žydrūnas Ilgauskas, and Anderson Varejão, three fan favorites who helped define mid-2000s Cavs basketball. This retro-inspired look will join the team’s current lineup of uniforms, which includes the Icon (Wine), Association (White), Statement (Black), and City Edition sets, for the 2025-26 NBA season.
The Cavaliers’ new Classic Edition serves as a direct throwback to the mid-2000s alternates, a look that itself paid tribute to the iconic “Miracle of Richfield” uniforms from the 1970s. This season, the Cavs will spotlight the 2006–07 campaign, a pivotal year that saw the team make its first-ever NBA Finals appearance led by a young LeBron James.
The new set brings back the deep navy blue base complemented by wine and gold accents — a color palette instantly recognizable to longtime fans.
The front of the jersey features “CLEVELAND” across the chest in bold white lettering with gold trim, framed by the Nike Swoosh on the right and a Cleveland-Cliffs sponsor patch on the left.
The player names and numbers appear in the same white-and-gold treatment on the back, maintaining the team’s signature mid-2000s typography.
The shorts include the iconic sword-pierced “C” logo, paired with the classic wine and gold striped trim, drawing a direct line to the Cavs’ vintage heritage.
Together, the uniform captures the spirit of a golden era in franchise history — while introducing a sleek, modern refresh for today’s generation of Cavs fans.
To complete the retro feel, the Cavs have also unveiled a special Classic Edition court that will be used during designated games this season. The design revives elements from the mid-2000s court, including the wine basketball and sword logo at center court, flanked by “Cleveland” on one baseline and “Cavaliers” on the other.
The team’s “LET EM KNOW” mantra will line the sideline, and the Rocket Arena logo, along with the throwback flag-style “C” mark, will appear throughout the hardwood, blending nostalgia with modern flair.
Cavs fans can catch the Classic Edition uniforms in action during nine home games and three road games this season. The first look will come on Wednesday, November 5, when Cleveland hosts the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena.
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