Remember when a team rebranding or getting new jerseys felt like an event? Well thanks to modern capitalism and Nike, that’s been ruined by an absolute inundation of jerseys each year. No longer are jerseys truly connected to eras, but sometimes just for a season at most before it’s on to the next thing.
Sometimes the next thing is just an old thing that was repackaged, and that appears to be the case for the upcoming season for the Kings. Former Kings guard Mike Bibby posted (and then removed) a picture of himself wearing a full purple uniform that the Kings last wore during Bibby’s tenure with the Kings, complete with updated Nike logos.
Now personally, I never liked these jerseys that much. I think they were big downgrade from the jerseys the Kings wore from 1994-2002 (and I’m still shocked the Kings haven’t opted to bring those uniforms back, particularly the black ones that are considered the best we’ve ever had). The font in particular is atrocious. But at least it’s not something weird or red. These could be worse. It’s also only right that the Kings have a fully purple jersey in their arsenal.
Chelsea Gray would never pull this kind of shit.
Are those the exact same except for Nike? Usually, there is some twist/change, right? Anyway, better than gray. I thought those were quite lame and unlike many did not change my mind.
I think you’re referring to the “city” uniforms. These would be the classics, which the last iteration we had was the royal blues. The classics they usually just do a replica with the added logos and ad patch.
I think these are this year’s City edition.
Should the year be 24-25 then? Instead of 23-24?
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Yes, thank you! Fixed it.
Is there any other proof that this is so other than speculation because Bibby posted a photo?
There is also no sponsor over the heart so maybe it’s just some random replica jersey he was given and took a picture.
Have there been city edition jersey’s that were previous team jerseys? I thought they were unique to the year.
It’s just speculation right now, but Bibby deleting the photo suggests that these jerseys have some sort of actual purpose and he wasn’t supposed to share them yet. But who knows, maybe it’s just some other thing they’re doing.
This.
Just bring back the branding of that era, jerseys and logo included. The logo especially, it’s a travesty that it’s no longer used in any fashion by this organization.
Is Bibby leaks like WikiLeaks?
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