The 2023-24 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms made their debut last Thursday, and NBA fans are in for another season of unique and historic alternate uniforms, as Nike aims to represent the individual stories and heritage of each franchise. Now in their seventh season with the NBA, the uniforms have been a crowd favorite in the past. During the NBA In-Season Tournament, home teams will don the new uniforms, which tipped off last Friday and will run until Dec. 9.
Wondering how this year’s collection of uniforms measures up? The unveiling provided an opportunity for The Athletic’s Jason Jones, James Edwards III, and Kelly Iko to delve into the jerseys and come up with their own power rankings. Each team was scored on a scale of 30 points for the favorite jersey, to one point for the least favorite.
The Wizards’ jersey, which pays tribute to the 40 boundary stones of the original outline of the District of Columbia, didn’t fare well with the writers, earning mixed reviews. On the other hand, the Lakers’ triangular-shaped logo, a nod to the team’s move from Minneapolis, sparked a discussion among the trio.
Indianapolis’ street-art-inspired jersey and Miami’s “Heat Culture” jersey were also topic of debate. The jersey ranked at the bottom, making certain writers question the choices made by the respective franchises, while Heat fans were divided on the display of the “Heat Culture” slogan.
The unveiling sparked a range of opinions and an overall perplexing feel to the City Edition jerseys for the 2023-24 season. From in-depth analysis to bold critiques, it’s clear that these jerseys have captured the attention and criticism of NBA fans across the board. (All images are courtesy of Nike and the NBA)
The Memphis Grizzlies’ jersey prominently features the “MEM” logo, while Indiana’s jersey has a street-art look. Miami’s jersey is all about “Heat Culture,” while the Denver Nuggets’ jersey shows “5280” across the chest. And the New Orleans Pelicans’ jersey is a vibrant pop of color.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s jersey aims to celebrate the city’s community art, while the Los Angeles Clippers’ jersey recreated the team’s word mark from the 1980s. Leather enthusiasts, collectors, and art lovers alike would treasure owning this memorabilia. The “Chicago” printed vertically on the jersey, coupled with “Madhouse on Madison” on the jock tag is set to remind Bulls fans of the old Chicago Stadium days.
With diverse history and heritage behind each jersey, NBA fans are in for a fascinating season filled with unique stories and iconic moments.
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