It's hard to make any red and black uniform that isn't at least above-average. From Detroit to Charlotte, this approach has never failed. But the Sunday Whites have a special place in my heart. -- DePaula, Notable players in this look: Karl Malone, John Stockton, Jeff Hornacek, Bryon Russell, Though the loud, oversized mountain graphics took some warming up to in contrast to Stockton and Malone's old-school game, they were worn during the franchise's only Finals appearances, and are now one of the most beloved classic looks leaguewide. The black road jersey was one of the most distinct jerseys in 76ers’ history and a perfect fit for the Allen Iverson era. Respect Tim Hardaway. 25. From modern innovations like the Miami Heat "Vice" design to colorful classics like the Raptors' "Dino" fit, check out our favorite NBA uniforms. But that's just what the Bulls did with this jersey. We make this assumption based on a couple facts: Bryant’s Lakers jersey has topped the “top selling” list five times over the course of 15 years – the most of any player on the list. -- Friedell, Notable players in this look: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Damon Stoudamire, Marcus Camby, Widely mocked at the time of their initial release, the Raptors' Dino sets slowly became one of the more beloved jerseys in the NBA. All of the best elements from ’80s era set are still in place, but the overall concept has been more fully realized. 3 jersey in 1994-95. On a visual note, the red and yellow trim plays well off the teal, and those colors are incorporated greatly in the (semi-intimidating) flaming horse. The cartoonish and fun designs made the NBA a cultural hotbed and a place where basketball and hip-hop intersected. The Wiz broke out the uniform for every home game during their 2017 playoff run. The black numbering with a white drop shadow against a red background is completely mesmerizing, making for one of the most vivid design elements across the history of NBA jersey design. He took the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals and following a path that pitted his team against some of the best looks in league history. Why did the organization ever go away from the pinstripes? Bonus: "Suns" reads just the same if you look at the uniform upside down. The era of sleeved jerseys never had the chance to live long. The typeface is as bland as Arial. Milwaukee’s success starts with a great color scheme. The gold chevron and “North” label across the chest made hometown pride that much more attractive and striking, even with a side of “please go stream Hotline Bling after the game as many times as possible with your woes.” For better or worse, we’ll remember these, and they may set a precedent: Minnesota’s Purple Rain strips work fine, just no Soundcloud rapper alternates, please. Odds are that if you close your eyes and try and picture a Lakers jersey, your mind will wander over to two classics: the Sunday Whites of the Black Mamba era or the gold joints that have been ingrained in our collective memory after watching highlight after highlight on SportsCenter growing up. Concept by an intern, design by a gold medal winner? Keep the tricolor trim, ditch the outlined text; default to blue road jerseys instead of red, a first for the Sixers in their franchise history; complete the look with starred side paneling, giving the jersey a natural frame without overcomplicating things. -- DePaula, Notable players in this look: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevin Durant, Oakland jerseys in the last days of Oracle were a dynamic combination for a team that always found a way to rise to the occasion when needed in the midst of winning a second straight title. The dazzle cloth version stands out above the set that just followed it. (All-Star Game uniforms were not considered.) Which NBA team has the best jerseys of all time? But those are secondary features to the beautiful rainbow stripes, cutting an eye-popping horizontal streak at the chest. Commonly known as the “Flo-Jo's,” after Olympic sprinter and clothing designer Florence Griffith Joyner, these beauties may have the most complex backstory of any NBA jersey ever. So SI's staff was asked to choose three jerseys for this exercise, and I choose those three Blazers jerseys. He destroyed the idea that a team needed a great big man to win a title, regularly wowing audiences. They bludgeoned their way into the enduring basketball consciousness, giving an expansion franchise its ethos. The jerseys have only grown more special over time, as the franchise rebranded to more subdued colors later in the ‘90s, before going full-on black and white when relocating to Brooklyn. The craziest thing about these uniforms is that that they are among the most debated uniforms in professional sports history—they either rank among the best or worst uniforms. You can close your eyes and see Spud Webb's self-alley-oop, 360 jam in the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk contest, only just before 'Nique and Michael Jordan's absurd 1988 battle floods your memory. 2 in 1999. 4 racing away in the distance with the ball—and all hopes you had of conquering this swell. And as soon as the Bucks walk on the floor, they command respect, because in addition to being a team to be reckoned with, they look the damn part. The history of basketball uniforms shows more coordination among players between 1920 and 1940 as they began wearing mid-length shorts and jerseys made of wool. Bring back the Sonics because Seattle is owed, but bring back these jerseys because they’re incredible. Few teams could pull off such an extravagant uniform, but the Heat appropriately leaned in to the absurdity of the situation. For one, the designers really bought into the bear theme. This jersey came over from the St. Louis Hawks, and should've stayed around longer. -- DePaula, Notable players in this look: LeBron James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Anderson Varejão, Mo Williams, The deep navy base and dark burgundy side panels made the white "Cleveland" wordmark stand out. Then Allen Iverson single-handedly launched the throwback jersey era of the 2000s, after gracing the cover of SLAM in retro "PHILA" and fro'd fashion. The result is a uniform that’s incredibly clean, and a jersey that—like the ascending product on the court—means business. — Woo. With apologies to Alexander Julian, Benjamin Russell and Steve Harvey, here's the All-Time Bottom 10 NBA Jerseys. The highlights include a purple Magic Johnson jersey, the George Gervin replica jersey from his 73-point game in 1978, and a red Dominique Wilkins jersey from this golden era of uniforms. I'm currently writing this while wearing a black snapback hat, a teal brim jutting out with No. Los Angeles Lakers. — Nadkarni. -- McMenamin, Notable players in this look: Bob McAdoo, Randy Smith, Elmore Smith, Bob Kauffman, Every few years, the LA Clippers break out these as throwbacks. It was fun watching Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady dunk on teams while rocking these "Barney" unis. It’s a special type of art that can only be appreciated when it’s moving at full tilt. Number 34 also has a plethora of great options, Mitchell & Ness went with two-time NBA Champion and Finals MVP Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon. These are so nice that the present-day Warriors still bring these back from time to time to pay homage. The one common thread? -- Friedell, Notable players in this look: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Horace Grant, Derrick Rose, When you think of Michael Jordan and the Bulls winning six championships, you think of these jerseys. The vertically striped "Flo-Jo" jerseys have been considered the franchise's best ever since. The purple digits pop off the gold mesh, creating a look as flashy as the style of play of the "Showtime" team that wore it. From 1997-2009, the Sixers donned silk jerseys that read "Sixers" across the front and featured the black jersey seen above, a white jersey and an alternate blue uniform. South Beach is not just speed boats and mojitos, it’s a vibe. Add in the flaming horse, and the Pistons made good on the “Motor City” nickname for the first time. — Rob Mahoney. Willie Mays, baseball's oldest living Hall of Famer, is the subject of a new HBO Sports documentary. It’s their simplicity that has helped make them timeless. (These red alternates are pretty fantastic as well.) When you imagine throwback basketball, it’s hard not to picture the jerseys the Nets used to rock. Info. — Jarrel Harris, D. Lippitt/Einstein//NBAE via Getty Images. The purple combo, in honor of Prince, was a hit in the Twin Cities. 'Nique personifies that epic jersey: Smooth as can be, multi-faceted and enduring. The red lettering and red stripe along the side of the jerseys fits just perfectly with the white outlines resting in the blue. The best aspects of the Garnett-era threads are in the details. In 2012-13, the Knicks went back to their history, and brought out a jersey very similar to the ones they wore from 1992-93 through 1996-97. Then you ram into No. Red and blue is classic, sure, but it’s also a crutch. In the 2000s, the league went back to its roots, as teams wore uniforms that often paid homage to history, with a few added enhancements, thanks to new technology. But there was near-consensus on the three jerseys that emerged at the top of the list. The black jerseys probably get the lion's share of love, but the white version is among the best in the league in its own right. — Nadkarni. The shades of blue and pink genuinely capture the Miami skyline on a steamy summer night. Blazers jerseys are crisp, distinct, and always a pleasant addition to League Pass at 12:30 a.m. on the East Coast. The lettering on the modern jerseys is angular and more formal, but probably cooler. Jersey License History NFL Authentic Jersey License Timeline 0 During the 90’s multiple manufacturers had the ability to make replica jerseys under their brand. -- Reisinger, Notable players in this look: Pete Maravich, Walt Bellamy, Lou Hudson, Walt Hazzard, Pistol Pete flipping crosscourt and behind-the-back passes in these jerseys makes them a classic look worth remembering. While the black sets the tone for this jersey’s appeal, it’s the red and gold trim that makes it stand out above others. But that’s the beauty of Vice, it really is a reflection and product of the city it aims to represent. The baby blue side panels pairing with the dark blue base. The jerseys were simple but not over the top. Tempting as it must be for the Heat to go all-Vice all the time, these throwbacks deserve some play in the rotation. No other franchise has a look quite like it, with diagonal stripes and offset text and numbers. A few weeks ago the Lakers were wearing their grape cough syrup and black stripe TJ Maxx monstrosities and those crisp white Portland jerseys were all fans had to keep them sane. The New York writing does not have as much curve to it, and the borders around the arms no longer make a complete circle. Of the original 11 franchises in that inaugural season most folded within a season or two however three are still in operation today, two in their original cities ( Boston Celtics , New York Knicks ) and one since relocated ( Philadelphia Warriors ). And the red on black just pops. The Grant Hill era uniforms are the first Pistons jerseys to actually reference the team’s name. Look closely, and you'll notice the "V" is a basketball dropping in a hoop. ESPN.com Illustration 74. Let’s take a trip back in time, shall we? Two words: Curly L's. Respect the drop shadow. Top 17 Jerseys in NBA History! -- Lopez, Notable players in this look: Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Muggsy Bogues, Dell Curry, With only 10 playoff appearances in the 31 years since the league expanded in 1988 to welcome the Hornets -- and no postseason run past the second round -- it's not a stretch to say that this uniform is the best thing that's ever happened to the franchise. Soccer. They work in black, in white, or as a throwback with this old Clyde Drexler jersey. The rainbow throwbacks also pay an appropriate homage to Colorado. The basketball uniform has evolved over time. — Jake Fischer. -- Andrew Lopez, Notable players in this look: Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, Kevin Garnett, Kyrie Irving, Ditching hues for a clean black and white look was bold. -- Dodson, Notable players in this look: Shaquille O'Neal, Anfernee Hardaway, Horace Grant, Nick Anderson, The Magic took their first alternate jersey -- the electric blue version of their original look -- and made it their full-time road look in the mid-'90s. NBA uniforms have undergone countless transformations throughout the league's history. The pinwheel logo is its own design success story, but the logo isn't featured on the jerseys. If the Heat switched, it would be the best look in the league. • Transactions (since The Decision) You get a hip check from No. They switched back in 1984, became a Western Conference contender, and went back to a similar look for their current jersey set. Shopping. The Rocky Mountains dominate Denver’s skyline from any point in the city, and these jerseys draw the eye toward the jagged peaks falling in the orange and red slices of the rainbow. -- Lopez, Notable players in this look: Michael Jordan, Artis Gilmore, Reggie Theus, Norm Van Lier, A young Michael Jordan wore this uniform for only one season, during his 1984-85 rookie year. Allen Iverson wore the same jersey two years later as a rookie. For the purposes of this exercise, we considered a team's jersey set (home, road, alternate) a single entity, unless the styles differed in ways more significant than a color swap, something that has happened more frequently in this era of jersey "editions," some of which are worn only a handful of times each year. The white back shadow made the letters and numbers pop in a 3D-like way. — Rollins. Players who previously entered the NBA draft will reportedly have until July 7 to withdraw and return to school. These aren’t your older sibling’s Bucks, known for big-ass deer and Christmas-y colors. It's a shame today's Hawks wear those horrific neon-yellow, snakeskin sets. The brand-focused brand-ness of our current zeitgeist will always leave somewhat of a bitter taste—inspiration can be found in creative places and still cut checks—but it’s hard to deny how effectively Toronto’s OVO look translated onto the floor as the occasional threads during the franchise’s most successful run to date. The 1995-2001 teal Vancouver Grizzlies jerseys are the dopest uniforms in NBA history — don’t @ us. Both the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Raptors underperformed early on, but their uniforms gave fans something to talk about. This is the new and improved Milwaukee. The colors, the uniform, the hype videos, they’re honestly all just really damn cool. -- Lopez, Notable players in this look: Bob McAdoo, Randy Smith, Adrian Dantley, Gar Heard, Simple and smooth -- that blue stood out even in a city known for its perpetually snowy and gray demeanor. 10 in every direction you look. — Kellen Becoats, While sports teams and rappers have always had distinct, mutually beneficial style relationships, Drake’s black-and-gold foray onto the actual court with his hometown Raptors memorably took things a step further. -- Reisinger, Notable players in this look: Julius Erving, John Williamson, Bernard King, Billy Paultz, Julius "Dr. J'' Erving might as well have been an Afro'd Uncle Sam in the 1970s, when he donned this stars-and-stripes uniform en route to two ABA championships. Flo-Jo’s famous flair was visible, but toned down to a point where it was in no way over the top. That was fun. The teams won five titles during the gold jersey era, all in the ’80s. It’s tough to make a compelling jersey when your namesake is an inanimate object (a net) and your home base (New Jersey) is the less successful sibling (to New York.) Phoenix toppled the well-dressed SuperSonics in the conference finals and advanced to take on Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the in an all-time jersey matchup. Nike needs to revive them at least once during LeBron’s time in the city. -- Reisinger, Notable players in this look: Allen Iverson, Jerry Stackhouse, Clarence Weatherspoon, Derrick Coleman, Dana Barros wore this No. Let’s start with the design. Would fans of the era really tune into a Canadian market? The “Cream City Rainbow” striping on the three main uniforms is a neat touch, a small, blink-and-you-miss-it addition that keeps the jerseys from looking too buttoned up. Portland was perfectly weird with the lowercase "blazers" on the jersey, whether the lettering was vertical or horizontal. Our country's currency gets tweaked nearly every decade. The nostalgia factor doesn’t hurt; the mid-90s Heat didn’t win a title, but they managed to lock themselves into a perpetual state of rivalry with every other interesting team in their conference. Charles Barkley, who started his career with another jersey All-Star in Philly, joined the Suns in the season when this design was introduced, pairing an amazing silhouette with some of the best sneakers Nike has ever produced. The red, white, and blue motif plays well because of the city’s role in America’s creation story, which in turn inspired the name of the franchise. The fact that he had it on for Game 1 of the 2001 Finals only cemented its appeal. -- DePaula, Notable players in this look: Wilt Chamberlain, Hal Greer, Billy Cunningham, Chet Walker, Two-tone doesn't always work. But it was the seemingly minuscule details -- from the gold outline around the lettering to the alternating blue, wine and gold piping that accented the collar and shoulder seams -- that made it special. An entire grizzly sits on the left side of the shorts and the “Grizzlies” logo at the center of the chest is covered with claw marks. Rebecca Polihronis, an unpaid Pacers intern who had read about Flo-Jo’s designs in Sports Illustrated, created a photo montage of the star's various looks and introduced the idea of her designing Pacers uniforms to the front office. They brought these uniforms back for one night during the Kobe era, but it’s a shame they haven’t been used more. Every design piece is exceedingly simple, and perhaps deceptively so. One could imagine Julius Erving rocking these jerseys just as easily as they could Ben Simmons. A neat Easter egg created by the font choice. Throughout the history of the franchise up until these jerseys, the Knicks had kept things mostly simple: orange, blue and white. In the early 2000s, popular rappers made vintage jerseys the hot new trend and new audiences were introduced to players like George Gervin, Julius Erving, and Pete Maravich. -- Friedell, Notable players in this look: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, JJ Redick, The minor tweaks made to this set over the ones from the previous six seasons amounted to a major upgrade, bringing back the "PHILA" wordmark, the side stars and blue as the primary road color.
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