NBA Teams Showcase Alternate 'Statement' Jerseys for the 2017-18 Season
As the NBA preseason approaches, clubs officially showcased their alternate Statement Edition jerseys for the 2017-18 season on Friday. The league will move away from home and road uniforms for variety and style.
The Golden State Warriors decided to pay homage to Oakland by adding "The Town" on the front.
The Oklahoma City Thunder welcome forward Paul George with a sunset color on the navy background:
The Cleveland Cavaliers added symbolism to their threads. You probably remember the sword on the home and away jerseys in the previous seasons. Now, the battle-tested image is implied with creativity:
The Utah Jazz lost star forward Gordon Hayward during free agency to the Boston Celtics, but they struck gold with their Statement Edition uniforms:
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe flashes an alternative look for his squad, which plays to the team name. There's some shine on a darker background:
Here's a quick glance at all the Statement Edition threads that teams unveiled Friday.
Nike certainly added some flair to the upcoming season. For the players, the scoreboard is the only thing that matters. However, the fans will embrace the new representations for their teams.
