NBA Thread Dread: The 1990's Worst Hardwood Outfits

Good looking uniform. Sleek, modern, clean design.

The collision of computer graphics and sports yielded the worst uniform feature ever—gradients.

In this case we have a black/red jersey, a logo so big the wings wrapped around to the back, and bulky numbers and wordmark that just do not fit. Could never get tired of that color scheme though.

King James' royal attire. The Cavs' new look has quickly become an iconic one.

Another instance of wordmark and numbers that do not go with the jersey at all. I always thought the players just stood up against the wall and had the head coach take a big light blue paint brush and give a quick swipe.

Simple design, let the colors do the work. (Also, I'm pretty sure an extreme excess in tattoos has become a part of the Denver Nuggets uniform protocol)

Another 90's tidbit. Anyone remember the kids chewing gum that came in the rainbow packaging with the Zebra?

Yeah. Denver's team colors back then were "Clear and The Rainbow"

Yeah, it's the same old boring red and blue, but at least it is better than...

...this. That's right. Even the Pistons went through an identity phase.

And out they barfed the worst color scheme known to man. Teal, Brick Red, Goldish Orange (?) and Black.

Rainbow doesn't sound like such a bad color anymore does it?

The Warriors home uniform is the only one out of their set that looks good, and their colors are the same from the late-mid 90's. But...

...these. The San Diego Chargers called, and they want their idea back.

Try to ignore the Sonics player right there, we need to focus on the Golden State "Thunder" for now. Thunder? Hmm. That could make for a good NBA identity. Not.

I like to call the Houston Rockets the Houston "Fighting Peppermints", but I'm not sure if that nickname beats out...

...the Houston Fighting Intergalactic Pajama Warriors. I think that is really all I need so say about this one.

Good, clean, sleek, and progressive style. And their uniforms still scream Indiana Pacers.

I count four stripes.

I count: Double outlined numbers and wordmark, double striped collar, double striped sleeves, big yellow stripe on sides, pinstripes, and there are even more on the waistband that you cannot see in this picture. Whew!

Reggie is looking up at the jumbotron trying to count the stripes himself. As you can see, it appears he has given up at three.

I know Pacer fans love the uniform, but it really is an atrocity.

Yeah, dark blue-light blue color schemes are getting old. Too bad Memphis really does not have rich culture besides the "blues" to base their identity on.

For instance, when they were in Vancouver during the 90's, they looked like...

...This!! Ridiculous Native vibe here, but dare I say I think it looks awesome? Bibby really does not fit the name "Grizzly" very well though.

Flawless uniform. Versus...

...the biggest Clusterdump of a uniform. Really, it might have been simple, but it looked terrible. What in the world is going on with those numbers?

Okay, a little too Christmasy, but can it really get worse than...

...a green and purple color scheme? And this ridiculous excuse for a uniform?

The Net's current look is pretty good. Nothing special (red and navy blue, whats new?). But, check out their roadies from 1990.

I'm roughly 73 percent sure the equipment manager accidently used too much bleach, and then payed the team owner 300 dollars and a steak dinner to deem the uniforms "intentionally horrid."

Let's be honest. Not the prettiest uniform out there, but it's passable.

Someone please explain to me what is supposed to make teal, purple, sky blue and green appealing? Yeah, each pinstripe had it's own color.

On an unrelated note. Height difference much?

A little so-so. The swaying pinstripes and the black side panels are rather boring. So is the lower case wordmark.

But anything beats ridiculous side panels and sublimated star patterned jerseys.

Simplicty is key. If only Philly knew that back in 1991...

In the famous words of CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist,

"Oh wow! In your life have you ever seen anything like that?!"

Or as Barkley himself might put it,

"Now...now dats jus turrabul! They dressin' me up like a knuckle head" **frowning ensues**

Pretty cool uniform. A lot of character with a simple design.

This on the other hand might have been forcing it. Yes Charles, we established last time, those uni's are "turrabul."

Black and purple really do not mix here. The numbers and wordmark is too dark. They need to go in another direction to present their colors.

Not quite so sure just splitting your jersey into halves to solve the color issue is a good idea either.

One of my favorite NBA uniforms of all time. And they are just a few years old.

What in the name of Reptar were these?

A little bothered that the Utah Jazz still call themselves the Utah "Jazz" considering they are in UTAH! Not New Orleans. But at least their uniforms are simple and look really good, which makes up for the fact their team name makes zero sense.

On the flip side, I'm pretty sure the "Jazz" Rocky Mountain uniform was the most contradicting sports design ever created.

I mean come on, I thought it was stupid when I was nine years old.

Congratulations to Boston, Charlotte (Bobcats...never existed in the 90's), Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, LA Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, OKC Thunder (brand new team), Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs for not having a stupid uniform.

Again, you should make a trip over to sportslogos.net and look at all of the NBA uglies in their entire renderings. Adios!