The Charlotte Bobcats' old uniforms obviously weren't working. They are coming off a record-breaking season of win futility. 

So, it is not surprising they would go for a new look—some new players would be nice, too, but you might as well update the threads in the process. 

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Charlotte appears to have taken a cue from some of the more successful franchises in the league to provide inspiration for its unis. Do these colors remind you of a certain team currently in the NBA Finals? 

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At a glance, these unis could be mistaken for the Oklahoma City Thunder. With a little deeper look, you can see the Dallas Mavericks' influence. Take a look at the font, and then take a look at the Mavericks' unis. 

Borrowed looks aside, this is a solid, clean new look for a franchise in need of an overhaul.

I prefer the white unis to the dark ones. The crisp white makes the colors really pop, and the striping down the side is unique—not too busy or too plain. 

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The darker versions are not as eye-catching, but they are a decent effort. Still, these are just a little too much like the Thunder for my taste. 

 

Overall Grade: 7.5/10

These uniforms strike a nice balance between being too loud and too basic. The colors are laid out in a way that adds a nice accent. 

However, there is nothing overly memorable about the look, and the similarities to other unis hurts the Bobcats' chance to carve out a real identity. 

 

All photos courtesy of the Charlotte Observer