While there were relatively few changes under Adidas’ sponsorship, Nike has made drastic alterations to a number of home and road jerseys, and teams around the league have also sported a variety of limited edition uniforms that have focused on the history of each franchise. The Special Edition uniforms undergo design changes on a yearly basis, and Nike has produced a number of striking designs for the current season. So, with a huge number of designs to choose from, here we will take a look at the five Best NBA jerseys for the 2019-20 season.
#5 Milwaukee Bucks - Statement Edition
The Milwaukee Bucks’ color scheme is among the worst in the NBA, and their jerseys are usually among the blandest designs. However, following two years of missteps by Nike, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the Milwaukee roster has an excellent jersey in the latest version of the ‘Fear the Deer’ uniform.
The jersey is part of Nike’s ‘Statement Edition’ range, and the Bucks will sport the design in 16 games this season. While not the most complex design, Nike nailed it with the striping across the chest, while the additional blue line also brings much needed extra color to the uniform. The Bucks are hoping to end their wait for a title this season, and the team finally has a notable jersey fit for champions.
#4 Denver Nuggets - City Edition
The Denver Nuggets have yet to wear their latest City Edition jersey, although there is no doubting its status as one of the NBA’s most striking designs. The uniform brings back the design of the famous ‘Rainbow Skyline’ jersey that the Nuggets wore throughout the 80s and early 90s.
While the jersey is similar to the 2018-19 special edition uniform, the transition from white to black is undoubtedly an upgrade, and the Nuggets will wear the jersey on six occasions over the coming months. The uniform will debut in Denver’s huge game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 3.
#3 Los Angeles Clippers - City Edition
Following the summer acquisitions of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers are among the NBA’s most exciting teams, and Nike recently unveiled the team’s much anticipated new City Edition jersey. While the design is relatively simple, the Los Angeles wordmark stands out and helps to capture the overall feel of LA’s famous street culture.
While most teams are wearing increasingly complicated designs and color schemes, the Clippers’ black and white design is a pleasant change, and the jersey could become an instant classic if the Clippers can live up to expectations and win the 2020 NBA title. The Clippers first donned the design during a thrilling win over the Los Angeles Clippers, and they will wear the uniform sixteen more times this season.
#2 Utah Jazz - Classic Edition
The Utah Jazz’s uniform designs have improved over the past few years, although none come close to their latest ‘Classic Edition’ uniform. The design pays homage to Utah’s famous road jersey that originated in the 90s, and the design is well recognized by NBA fans due to Utah’s presence in the 1998 and 1999 NBA Finals.
With the Jazz once again in contention following an excellent start to the season, it feels like the appropriate time for the classic design to make a return, and the Jazz have already picked up wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and Sacramento Kings while sporting the classic design. A re-created edition of the Jazz’s mountain logo court has also complemented the jersey, and the reaction from both players and fans alike has been hugely positive.
#1 Chicago Bulls - Statement Edition
The Chicago Bulls have had some of the best jerseys in NBA history, although the 2018-19’s much anticipated ‘City Edition’ uniform drew a mixed reception from the Bulls fanbase. Nevertheless, the Bulls have quickly moved away from the four stars theme that split fans, and Chicago’s 2019-20 ‘Statement Edition’ uniform is the best design to emerge this season.
The jersey is a throwback to the organization’s iconic pinstripe uniforms from the 90s, and it even overshadows Chicago’s always excellent red uniform. The Bulls debuted the reimagined pinstripe design uniform during a win over the New York Knicks earlier this month, although they will wear the uniform on just four more occasions.
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