Friends fans of textiles, souvenirs and the beginning of the century, hello. This is an article for you, since what will be told to you there is likely to delight you. There is no question of talking about Kyle Kuzma’s clothing tastes but rather of evoking the probable return, from the 2023-24 season, of a classic from the NBA jersey.
In the NBA, almost every franchise has a jersey that made an impression because, in addition to being of first-rate aesthetics, it was associated with a team and players recognized for their style of play. Examples? The Raptors jersey in dino mode, worn by Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter, that of the Spurs with sleeves and the military motif worn by Tony Parker the Sixers’ black jersey embodied by the Allen Iverson era. It is the latter who makes the news. According to Matt Breen of Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers could bring this jersey up to date in 2023-24 as a third jersey. This choice would go in the direction of several franchises that have already made the decision to bring textile legends out of the closet. The Grizzlies and Raptors are notably among those teams that have sought to reconnect with their past. Always managed entirely by the equipment supplier Nike, it must be recognized that the development of the jerseys has known very few errors since the arrival of the « swoosh » in 2017. We can therefore have full confidence in the Beaverton firm in order to lay a new wonder in a year.
25 years ago this month, the Sixers ditched red and blue for black and gold as they revolutionized their uniforms with the help of Allen Iverson.
The throwbacks aren’t returning this coming season, but they probably will in the near future. https://t.co/iYOLAeoYgp
— The Philadelphia Inquirer (@PhillyInquirer) June 28, 2022
Now, let’s talk a bit of history, if you don’t mind. It is imperative to release a dusty book in order to complete this article, since the return of such a jersey to the NBA floors also reminds us that it initiated a wave of freshness when it was first introduced. If the franchises were content so far to produce jerseys without major ornaments, the arrival of Allen Iverson in Philly in 1996 will change the situation. Made with the assistance of The Answer, the black Sixers tunic is intended to represent the urban basketball practiced by AI and its team. Suns, Jazz, Grizzlies are already decked out in exotic and original jerseys, but as explained above, certain monuments such as the Pistons have not been invited to this makeover. The image returned by Philadelphia will then push the NBA to give a facelift to several teams, by exploring vintage logos, which make people want to go and see the games. From this jersey, we also feel an era. That of the early 2000s, that of basketball changing and becoming a matter of show almost as much as a matter of sport.
It’s time to smile from ear to ear, at least, if you like NBA jerseys or collect them. From next year, you will probably be able to appropriate a classic from Classique to complete your wardrobe. Guaranteed collective validation effect, as soon as you enter a street court.
Source : The Philadelphia Inquirer