The Utah Jazz have revealed their new ‘Classic Edition’ uniforms for the upcoming season. (SEE HERE) To go along with the throwback threads the team will also have their court take on the retro vibe. The Jazz will have the retro mark center court on nights that they bust out their ‘Classic Edition’ uniforms for the fans, fully embracing the throwback look.
The Utah Jazz have unveiled their new 2019-20 ‘Classic Edition’ uniform. The Jazz will celebrate one of the most successful periods in franchise history, and bring back the purple mountain jerseys that they wore from 1996–2004. The uniform design is based on the road unis they wore during Utah's back-to-back trips to the NBA Finals. The purple jersey will feature the prominent gradient of the white-to-purple mountain range, while being trimmed in purple, teal, white and copper. On the front of the chest will be the '90s Jazz wordmark, along with white numbers outlined in copper and teal. The shorts will feature the white mountain range on the left leg, with the UJ secondary mark on the right leg, as well as the tertiary snowflake basketball logo on the waistband.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have revealed their 2019-20 “Classic Edition” uniform as part of the franchise’s 50th Season Celebration. The 90s throwback uni is a nod to the black, orange and powder blue uniform that the team introduced 25 years ago during their inaugural season at Gund Arena.
The front of the jerseys feature CLEVELAND in an orange and black font that slants upwards across the chest. The neckline reflects the style of uniform worn during the 1994-95 season, with a traditional scoop neck. The numbers on the jerseys for each player’s are in white and are offset. On the back of the jersey the player’s names are in orange and black. The black shorts feature the Cavs retro logo from 1994-2003 along with a blue splash across them.
“These retro uniforms spark special memories and feelings for our fans and the organization alike. It was a very exciting re-launch downtown for everyone back then. We are excited to see threads of the past weave into the future as we prepare to once again tip-off a new era of Cavaliers basketball, this time in the newly-transformed Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.” -Tracy Marek, Cavs chief marketing officer
The 2019-20 Cavaliers will wear the retro Classic Edition uniform for the first time during the season home opener on Saturday, October 26 vs. Indiana Pacers as well as during seven additional games throughout the 50th season.
The Trail Blazers will have a new ‘Classic Edition’ uniform for the upcoming season. The uniform features different throwback elements, such as the Blazers vertically placed in their retro font, as well as an off-center numbers. The style is inspired from the ‘77 Championship uniforms. We will see Portland sport the red 1977 Championship replicas during the preseason opener on Oct. 8 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum and all five decade nights throughout the year.
New courts for the upcoming NBA Season have leaked online. While there’s been no official confirmation from the NBA itself, an image sharing website shows a bunch of new designs for teams hardwood. The designs show off some upcoming City Edition designs as well as throwback looks. Remember none have been confirmed as of yet but they seem to be legit.
The Hornets are bringing back a classic as they have unveiled their new purple ‘Classic Edition’ uniform for the 2019-20 season. Similar to the teal and white versions of the uniform from the past few years, this uni echoes the same design worn by the original Charlotte Hornets. The purple uniforms debuted during the 1994-95 season and the 2019-20 season marks the 25th anniversary for them.
The purple ‘Classic Edition’ jersey will feature the familiar crossover v-neck and multi-colored pinstripes in light blue, green, royal blue and teal. For the shorts we will see the classic Hornets logo on the waist and the same white, purple and teal trim as the originals.
“After having had teal and white Classic Edition uniforms the last two seasons, it is only right that we complete the set with the purple one this year. With this season being the 25th anniversary of the purple uniform’s introduction in 1994, this is the perfect time to bring back a Classic Edition version.” -Hornets President & Vice Chairman Fred Whitfield
Fans will get to see the uniform in action for five home games this season.
Nike has revealed the designs for their teams playing in the 2019 Basketball Federation tournament. Each uniform is a representation of the country with a combination of the countries colors along with the flag on the inside neck line. With China being the host country Nike paid special attention to their uniform design. The Nike team drew inspiration from a lesson from the Pareto Principle, that states that 80 percent of an effect can be traced to 20 percent of the causes. The team used that to design the uniforms with a bold 80-20 split with the jersey’s colors. The United State uniforms will feature the same design.
“With the proportion of white on the home kits, we began to see these Chinese players as pioneers writing on a wide-open canvas. They’re driving the future of basketball forward. We wanted the color balance to speak to that pioneering spirit.” -Josh Iverson, Senior Graphic Designer for Nike Basketball
The 76ers have revealed their new ‘Classic Edition’ uniform that they will rock this upcoming season. The new uniform pay homage to the 76ers’ legacy and the spirit of the city of Philadelphia, known for its ability to reinvent itself. The new ‘Classic Edition’ uniform is a replication of the jerseys that Philadelphia wore for half of the 1970-71 season. The jersey predominantly features a “Seventy Sixers” wordmark design, inspired by the block lettering “PHILA” uniforms.
“We are excited to unveil this season’s Classic Edition uniform, presented by StubHub, which celebrates the city’s rich history and how it has evolved over time. The uniform may have had a short-lived moment in the spotlight, but we consider it a classic that emerged as time passed and is a true vintage treasure to the ‘Seventy Sixers’ brand to be shared with our passionate fans.” -Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck
The 76ers will be one of twelve NBA teams to feature a Classic Edition uniform this coming season. The Classic Edition will be one of five uniforms we will see the 76ers wear this season, joining the Icon, Association, City and Statement.
The L.A. Clippers have unveiled renderings and details for their new basketball arena. The new arena and entertainment center will be located in Inglewood and will include the team’s business and basketball offices, training facility, community and retail spaces. The project is aiming for completion in the fall of 2024, following the end of the Clipper’ lease at the Staples Center.
The arena’s design will have a three-dimensional oval design that will feature an exterior of diamond-shaped metal panels that were inspired by the concept of a basketball swishing through a net. The panels will also provide solar benefit for maximum energy efficiency, as part of the facility’s LEED GOLD-certified design.
“My goal is simple. I want the Clippers to have the best home in all of sports. What that means to me is an unparalleled environment for players, for fans, for sponsors and for the community of Inglewood. Our goal is to build a facility that re-sets fans’ expectations while having a transformative impact on the city we will call home.” - Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer
The 2019 WNBA All-Star Game will take place this weekend in Las Vegas. For the All-Star game the Nike athletes will get special All-Star Game PE kicks that include special colorways. The silhouette the players will receive are the KD12, the KOBE AD, the KYRIE 5 and the LEBRON XV Lo and Hi. Each pair of kicks are a flood of florescent hues from red to pink to green in order to bring visibility to the game's participants.
