Does anyone else hate modern NBA uniforms? Favourite old school uni's...

[Manute for Ever!]

I do and I also hate when a team changes their uniform, too. It seems like there is no sense of pride anymore and changing the uniform essentially all but erases the team's history. I can't stand the idea of 'alternate' jerseys, either, Cleveland have worn at least 6 different jerseys this season (yes, I am aware that two are "throwbacks"), but they have had nine different home jerseys, 10 different road jerseys an two alternate jerseys in their 38 year history. Without a superstar, it would be almost impossible for a small market team to establish an identity with this crap. I understand it is all about $$$, but it just pisses me off. The modern ones are so tacky looking. Also, has anyone else noticed that fewer teams have the city's name on their jereys? I also hate the shape of new jerseys, ie. the triangular neck, and I don't like shiny uniforms.

Anyway, here are my favourite jerseys:

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/221/full/lw3hkzhl4uoblwntsanfqe99t.gif
Chicago Bulls road uniform 1973-1985
As a Bulls fan, I love these.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/220/full/hkbmt37fnw2ifpotf3rgdihbm.gif
Atlanta Hawks road uniform 1983-1992

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/220/full/xgsrd3vnijq2lf31jm2hndnrh.gif
Atlanta Hawks road uniform 1971-1972

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/229/full/mb2kx2iiuqjsitmw2fw11uqtp.gif
Denver Nuggets home uniform 1983-1985
For the 1985/86 season, Denver changed the colour scheme of these a bit and wore them until 1993.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/235/full/x1luf2wgklgjh4h9emhezhxg9.gif
Golden State Warriors home uniform 1972-1975

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/224/full/ser6g4tgtskue21y6567cxin0.gif
Indiana Pacers road uniform 1985-1990

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/225/full/fw2h2t1b90e040l347v7i904m.gif
Milwaukee Bucks home uniform 1979-1986

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/218/full/bh7y1voz5h1g6x98zqreewh3h.gif
Philadelphia 76ers road uniform 1979-1991
These look great just because of their simplicity.

There are some others that I like, just gotta find pictures, ie, Washington Bullets uni in my avi.

Thoughts?

[gts]

Denver Nuggets home uniform 1983-1985
For the 1985/86 season, Denver changed the colour scheme of these a bit and wore them until 1993.that's not the one with the rainbow on it is it?

[bdreason]

Overall, I like the style of newer NBA jerseys.

However, there are some really cool throwback jerseys.


My favorites are the Warriors "The City" jersey, and the Nuggets "Sunset" jersey.

[Geandily]

My favorites are the Warriors "The City" jersey, and the Nuggets "Sunset" jersey.

Both of those are awesome, I wish the Nuggets would wear the Rainbows a few times a season, at least on 70s night!

[Hammertime]

I must use this opportunity to point out that I'm a proud owner of one of these:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hPNH53mrt4U/Rp6uoBGUE5I/AAAAAAAAACs/tEfn3_1BgY4/s320/Alex+English.jpg

My next purchase is one of these so I can have both a white and a coloured jersey for when I play pick up ball at the Y:

http://www.ballparkgallery.net/images/Autographed_Basketball_Jerseys_Large/WesUnseld.gif

[KeylessEntry]

My favorite is definitely the warriors "the city" jersey.

[Manute for Ever!]

that's not the one with the rainbow on it is it?

The only difference between the one I posted (I fixed up the hawks mistake :D) and the later one is blue number and blue trim

[gts]

found it



http://www.sportslogos.net/team.php?id=229

can't link to the pic

[DonDadda59]

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/CMS/image/juliuserving2.jpg

http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/3d/10/49b6_1.JPG

http://www.mlbjersey.us/Upfiles/Reebok%20Golden%20State%20Warriors%2023%20Jason%20 Richardson%20Gold%20Hardwood%20Classic%20Nights%20 Authentic%20Basketball%20Jersey.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51IGbGXlrmL._AA280_.jpg

http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Product/31-33/31-33549-F.jpg

http://product.images.fansedge.com/51-25/51-25744-P.jpg

http://i16.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/10/4b/70ff_1.JPG

[Geandily]

http://www.sportsmemorabilia.com/files/CMS/image/juliuserving2.jpg

Looks like a P-51 paintjob, I love those uniforms




Old jerseys, for the most part, look better than their modern equivalents, ESPECIALLY in the NFL where everybody wears dark blue/black and their logo is some pissed off looking animal in that lame 90s "sleek" design.

[Manute for Ever!]

http://www.ballparkgallery.net/images/Autographed_Basketball_Jerseys_Large/WesUnseld.gif

I have the road jersey (not signed, of course)

[Hammertime]

I have the road jersey (not signed, of course)

I'm not going for the signed one either. :D

Just want it to be Unseld.

[flipogb]

has this current Denver team ever rocked that homo flag jersey?

[Manute for Ever!]

has this current Denver team ever rocked that homo flag jersey?

I love the "Bi-Curious Lego-Land" look.

[Quizno]

the Warriors "The City" jersey is definitely one of the nicest looking jerseys ever made. I didn't even know about it, nice heads up. That Blazers one is sick too.

[Manute for Ever!]

How could I forget these great unis from the ABA:

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TeamMaterial/StLouisMaterial/BarnesProfileCloseup.jpg

http://espn.go.com/media/nba/2003/0204/photo/malone_i.jpg

[NotYetGreat]

http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Product/51-25/51-25757-F.jpg

http://i3.iofferphoto.com/img/item/732/993/16/o_CvddW4ZZH3McZ8D.jpg

http://www.prosportsmemorabilia.com/Images/Product/51-25/51-25777-F.jpg

I wouldn't say that modern jerseys suck though. I actually like them. And I don't see myself wearing short shorts.

[Toizumi]

I really liked this suns uniform. I'm not really a suns fan or anything, just think it looks awesome. They should bring these back...

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/238/full/4uuei2mxoux6yflhgifgvlpn6.gif

http://phoenix.fanster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/sunsunis1993-20001.gif

http://phoenix.fanster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/sunsruniforms1993-2000.gif

:bowdown:

I don't hate all modern uniforms though. Some teams have had horrible jerseys in the past and really needed a change. I still dont like the current Mavericks Uni's (except for the green one's) but I truelly hated this one:

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/228/full/qtxe0el4m8fyeaghhbgfofo97.gif

The Bobcats, Thunder, clippers, wolves and wizards all have scky jerseys IMO.. wouldnt mind seeing them gone (the uni's, not the teams :lol:)

[Juges8932]

I definitely like the newer jerseys better, but there are some sweet throwbacks, for sure.

[Sir Charles]

Late 70s and 80s had the Best Uniforms :bowdown: :applause: . They where More Elegant and it was When Basketball Was All About Greatness.

The Logos where Actually even more Modern in the 80s than the 90s. The 70s Where More Elegant than the 90s and 2000s but they lacked a bit of the modern touch so the 80s also win there :rockon:

By the 90s everything began to decline not only the game and entrance of rookies that couldn`t play but the uniforms looked more like ganster outfits.

Loved the 80s Pacers Jersey

70s = Elegant :applause:

http://www.bermansports.com/images/500-hillman01a.jpg

80s = Elegant + Modern! :rockon:

http://www.checkoutmycards.com/CardImages/Cards/011/322/02F.jpg

Early 90s = Somewhat Elegant, Somewhat Modern, Ok! :confusedshrug:

http://www.instantreplaysportcard.com/items/lithos/miller.jpg

Mid 90s and 2000s: Not Elegant!, Not Modern!, No Class!

http://www.nbaloud.com/images/reggie-miller12.jpg

[Sir Charles]

Now If you Look at the Warm Up Pants, Shirts, Jackets and Kicks of the 1980s they again Rule By Miles


:bowdown:


http://archive.liveauctioneers.com/archive3/sothebys.newyork/12715/0292_1_lg.jpg

http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/02/22/1172180887_2447.jpg

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/11/28/magicjohnson_2.jpg

http://i.cnn.net/si/si_online/covers/images/1987/0504_large.jpg

http://www.sneakerfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/converse-weapon.jpg

http://images.nicekicks.com/images/converse-weapons-return-7.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ttMHDgsujT8/RvPU7VrjIGI/AAAAAAAAAYc/8Jg05B7zuKk/s400/19285.jpg

Shorts where SHORTS!...not Bermudas or Baggy Rap Pants :no:


1980s:bowdown:

[Manute for Ever!]

I do and I also hate when a team changes their uniform, too. It seems like there is no sense of pride anymore and changing the uniform essentially all but erases the team's history. I can't stand the idea of 'alternate' jerseys, either, Cleveland have worn at least 6 different jerseys this season (yes, I am aware that two are "throwbacks"), but they have had nine different home jerseys, 10 different road jerseys an two alternate jerseys in their 38 year history. Without a superstar, it would be almost impossible for a small market team to establish an identity with this crap. I understand it is all about $$$, but it just pisses me off. The modern ones are so tacky looking. Also, has anyone else noticed that fewer teams have the city's name on their jereys? I also hate the shape of new jerseys, ie. the triangular neck, and I don't like shiny uniforms.

Anyway, here are my favourite jerseys:

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/221/full/lw3hkzhl4uoblwntsanfqe99t.gif
Chicago Bulls road uniform 1973-1985
As a Bulls fan, I love these.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/220/full/hkbmt37fnw2ifpotf3rgdihbm.gif
Atlanta Hawks road uniform 1983-1992

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/220/full/xgsrd3vnijq2lf31jm2hndnrh.gif
Atlanta Hawks road uniform 1971-1972

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/229/full/mb2kx2iiuqjsitmw2fw11uqtp.gif
Denver Nuggets home uniform 1983-1985
For the 1985/86 season, Denver changed the colour scheme of these a bit and wore them until 1993.

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/235/full/x1luf2wgklgjh4h9emhezhxg9.gif
Golden State Warriors home uniform 1972-1975

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/224/full/ser6g4tgtskue21y6567cxin0.gif
Indiana Pacers road uniform 1985-1990

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/225/full/fw2h2t1b90e040l347v7i904m.gif
Milwaukee Bucks home uniform 1979-1986

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/6/218/full/bh7y1voz5h1g6x98zqreewh3h.gif
Philadelphia 76ers road uniform 1979-1991
These look great just because of their simplicity.

There are some others that I like, just gotta find pictures, ie, Washington Bullets uni in my avi.

Thoughts?

When I originally posted this, these pictures appeared. They workin for anyone else? Either way, they came from this site: http://www.sportslogos.net/league.php?id=6

[Aldridge Fan]

Mid 90s and 2000s: Not Elegant!, Not Modern!, No Class!

http://www.nbaloud.com/images/reggie-miller12.jpg

I kind of liked the pine stripe look. It was different a few years back.

[Manute for Ever!]

I kind of liked the pine stripe look. It was different a few years back.

After the Magic, a lot of teams started doing it, though.

[Aldridge Fan]

After the Magic, a lot of teams started doing it, though.

Oh, yeah. I guess you're right. Still liked it though.

Although, it does look a pattern you'd see on sheets or a dress shirt. :oldlol:

[Maggot]

http://www.dickscourtroom.com/IM_Moncr2.jpg

the best

also indiana and minny had some great jerseys
i also liked Vancouver's jersey

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2009-04/46421638.jpg

[gasolina]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FQNdkocpgx8/R6SuDQH1KWI/AAAAAAAABgE/OzbeQijLaS0/s320/nets.jpg

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[xtn5021]

The Retro Warriors jersey that say "The City"

[Manute for Ever!]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FQNdkocpgx8/R6SuDQH1KWI/AAAAAAAABgE/OzbeQijLaS0/s320/nets.jpg

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

Those look like a promotion for Derwent pencils.

[gasolina]

Those look like a promotion for Derwent pencils.

That Net uniform is the sole reason why uniforms can never be about current trends. Tie die was cool back in the early 90's. Just ask Marky Mark and his funky bunch.

Imagine if a team today would design an Ed Hardy-ish uniform. Or an Emo uniform.

:wtf:

[Manute for Ever!]

That Net uniform is the sole reason why uniforms can never be about current trends. Tie die was cool back in the early 90's. Just ask Marky Mark and his funky bunch.

Imagine if a team today would design an Ed Hardy-ish uniform. Or an Emo uniform.

:wtf:

I remember the Nets wearing those. Your point is true, but they still sometimes bust out what is now ie.

http://theassociation.blogs.com/the_association/tmac-all-star-2008-jersey.jpg
http://aycu11.webshots.com/image/40010/2005334017958235312_rs.jpg

Those "Gangsta" all-star jerseys were awful.

[Manute for Ever!]

I hate wide shoulders, triangle necks and shiny material.

[Toizumi]

I hate wide shoulders, triangle necks and shiny material.

then you should love this one..

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFsmBxIIRIU/R2MUnfjgY4I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/MvL2YBXbGbA/S700/79863000_z.jpg


:hammerhead:

[Manute for Ever!]

then you should love this one..

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fFsmBxIIRIU/R2MUnfjgY4I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/MvL2YBXbGbA/S700/79863000_z.jpg


:hammerhead:

I acctually do like those, have since the first time I saw them and they completely go against my principles.

[Mamba]

these are really the only good modern jersey:

http://www.cavsnews.com/wp-content/cavaliers-blue-alternate%20jersey.jpeg

and

http://www.hoopsvibe.com/IMG/crop-580x580/kobe_24_lakers_jersey_yelloww.jpg

the rest bore me, i mean there are so many navy and red teams or black and red these days its not funny.

hawks first of all should've stuck with the og colors red and yellow not moving to white navy and red (cavs could do it coz cavs were one of the first to do it), the bobcats didn't need a navy jersey, the grizzlies were fine before they were navy, neither did detroit or denver.

and the raptors basically took the heat's jersey and bastardized it, they don't even wear purple anymore :(

these were the best jerseys;

http://imagecache.allposters.com/images/pic/TRND/FP4179~Atlanta-Hawks-Josh-Childress-Posters.jpg

so plain yet defining colors

http://www.jerseysaler.com/upimage/200810230248309566_s.jpg

this really wasn't necessary


and this is the GOAT(****ing barney had to sue the raptors because the dinosaurs looked to much alike)

http://www.weboshawa.com/sports/raptors/vinceshoulderbig.jpg

[Lebowsky]

http://www.fansedge.com/Images/Product/51-59/51-59082-F.jpg

http://www.footlocker.com/images/products/large_w/95860121_w.jpg