The Phoenix Suns unveiled their Hardwood Classic jersey on Wednesday, bringing back their all-black alternate uniform originally worn from 1994/95 – 1999/2000.
“Every basketball player wants to wear their team’s throwback jerseys. It reminds me of Barkley and those good old days. Obviously, those black uniforms always stood out. As a kid, everyone loved those.” - Suns guard Jared Dudley to NBA.com
The re-introduction of the predominantly black and orange retro alternates comes just two months after the Suns re-designed their home court to focus on a more black and orange colour scheme. The team is expected to unveil a new uniform set during the upcoming off-season in time for 2013/14.
Suns guard Jared Dudley shows off the new black jersey (Suns.com)
We’ll get our first on-court look of the all-black uniforms next month when the Suns host Steve Nash (who wore this uniform during his early years with the Suns) and the Los Angeles Lakers on January 30th.
The Suns will wear the uniform ten times over the course of the final four months of the season including black v. black games against the Spurs and Nets. Three of the then games will be played on the road. The complete schedule below:
January 30th vs. Lakers
February 10th vs. Thunder
February 12th @ Lakers
February 22nd vs. Celtics
February 24th vs. Spurs
February 27th @ Spurs
March 13th @ Rockets
March 18th vs. Lakers
March 24th vs. Nets
March 30th vs. Pacers
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David
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 09:32The Suns should never have gotten rid of this style of jersey. It should be brought back full-time, home and away, not just the black one.
Danny Ip
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 10:47Yeah I also think that The Pheonix Suns should keep this uniform not only for their Alternate Jerseys, but for the rest of the season and more!!!
Wiktor Konopacki
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 09:46nice, but purple ones would be better
Troy Griggsby
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:04Thumbs down. So sick of black but at least it's been relegated to throwback status.
Aaron
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:19Out of all the jerseys that came out in the 1990's, these jerseys were one of the best. They should never have trashed these, but just modernize them. Now, as sharp as these black ones were, purple would be more appropriate. And since there would be more emphasis on orange next year, make the third jersey version of this orange. Black isn't really part of their scheme.
New_Order
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:22Heck yes, now they need to bring back the purple ones as well and burn the rest of their uniforms.
agege
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 13:02These are awesome compared to the bland style they have now.
Scott Jacobs
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 13:56YES! I loved this jersey!!!
Matthew Garry
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 13:59Chris, is there any word of any other teams unveiling their Hardwood Classic unis yet? I've been waiting for this since summer!
Jed
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 18:29These should be the Suns permanent jerseys starting next season (home, road and alternate) as these are the best-looking uniforms I have ever seen.
Andrew G
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 19:00When these were rumored back in October, I was so excited. Not even a Suns fan, but always loved watching Barkley in these beauties. Went out and got me a black Barkley uni a few years ago, still wear it!
Tom O'Grady
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 22:34Groundbreaking!!! Changed the face of sports uniform design...
Brian Castner
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 23:17I loved this look for the suns. Keep this as the alt & bring back the home & road. Looks much better than what they wear now!
Brian Castner
Friday, December 14, 2012 at 23:17I loved this look for the suns. Keep this as the alt & bring back the home & road. Looks much better than what they wear now!
ingmar66
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 01:20This is the way the Suns should look. In white, purple, black and orange versions.
ingmar66
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 01:26Is it me or are the digits smaller in this new version? Also the striping following the bal looks different, no purple shading. So adidas got it wrong again
Mike James
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 19:43Is there any truth to the rumor that the Suns are going to have a new jersey scheme for the 2103-14 season? Hope it's like the ones I saw back in the 90s... Loved the old school ones of the 80s too...
Aaron
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 22:37Maybe if we're lucky, it'll be a combination of the two.