The 2022-2023 NBA regular season tips off tonight with a doubleheader featuring both of last season’s conference champions. In this post, I’ll look at the uniform matchups we can expect to see in tonight’s two games. CELTICS vs 76ERS UNIFORMS In the first game, the 2022 Eastern Champion Boston Celtics
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Boston Celtics Pay Tribute to Bill Russell with New City Edition Uniform
Forget a memorial patch; when a player of Bill Russell’s stature leaves this world, you wear a memorial uniform. The Celtics this morning unveiled their new 2022-23 City Edition uniform (designed in collaboration with Russell himself) to pay homage to the legendary player, who died this past Summer at the
New York Knicks Release New Black 2023 Statement Edition Uniform
The New York Knicks have officially unveiled their new 2022-23 Nike Statement Edition uniform. The new black uniform replaces their previous Statement option, a royal blue jersey with NEW YORK arched across the chest in white and had been used since the 2020-21 season. These new uniforms keep “NEW YORK”
Trail Blazers Unveil New Damian Lillard-Directed “Statement” Uniform
Damian Lillard has a few impressive items on his résumé: Olympic gold medallist, six-time NBA All-Star, rookie of the year, member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, hip hop artist, and now… art director. This past weekend, the Portland Trail Blazers unveiled their new red Statement Edition uniform, with art
Why are all NBA Players Wearing the Number 6?
Why are all basketball players wearing the number 6 on their jerseys? With most NBA teams holding their media days throughout the week, I’ve been getting this question a lot lately (and I’m sure that will only continue as the season and, ultimately, the playoffs get underway). Every NBA player
Phoenix Suns Bring Back Black “PHX” Uniforms for 2022-23
The Phoenix Suns are bringing back a black “PHX” uniform for 2022-23. For the first time since 2019, the Suns will wear the abbreviated name for their city across a uniform; the new Jordan-branded “Statement Edition” was released this morning by the club via their social media channels. The uniform
Denver Nuggets’ Mile High City Uniform “Evolves” for 2022-23
Today, the Denver Nuggets unveiled their new, “evolved” Mile High City Statement Edition uniform ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. The royal blue uniform features the team’s “Mile High City” nickname in “Sunshine” yellow encircling a gold number, both of which are trimmed in “Flatiron” red; included within this design
First Look at Memphis Grizzlies New Powder Blue Statement Edition Jersey
The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t yet released their new Statement Edition uniform for the 2022-23 NBA season, but why should that stop you from being able to buy one? Yes, the all-new Grizzlies jersey was spotted for sale on the Nike Spain shop earlier today (still up there, as of the
New Orlando Magic Statement Uniform Pays Tribute to “Fan Favourite Moments”
The Orlando Magic unveiled their new NBA Nike Air Jordan “Statement Edition” uniform yesterday morning, paying tribute to “fan favourite moments” created by Orlando Magic legends. With a blue base and pinstripes throughout, the uniform is very similar to the “Icon” edition design the club wore from 2008 to 2019.
Brooklyn Nets Unveil New Statement Edition Uniform for 2022-23 Season
The Brooklyn Nets are kicking off their 10th anniversary season with a new Statement Edition uniform. Unveiled this past Tuesday, the new uniform is “inspired by the classic uniform of New Yorkers.” Like most of the team’s uniforms during their short time in Brooklyn, it’s predominantly black and white with
Minnesota T-Wolves Unveil New Wolfpack-Inspired Uniforms
This morning, the Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled their new “Shadow Grey” and “Aurora Green” Statement Edition uniforms for the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season. The Jordan “Jumpman”-branded set features a grey base with green striping around the neck, a single green stripe across the chest, and green trim around the grey player
Detroit Pistons Unveil New “DET” Statement Edition Uniform for 2023
The Detroit Pistons have *just* unveiled a new “Statement Edition” (alternate) uniform for the 2022-23 NBA season. The uniform will be worn for at least two seasons (yes, typically a “Statement” uniform is for three, but other news outlets are saying two for this one? *shrugs*). It is black with