NBA jerseys 2022-23: These are the new city edition uniforms for every team
The NBA have unveiled a new line of City Edition uniforms and we take a look at all of them, the good, the bad, and the ugly
The City Edition uniforms have been around since 2017, giving teams a chance to go off-piste for a look that pays tribute to a local theme.
This season, a few well-travelled uniforms are back and some are better than others. Utah has decided to sit it out since they overhauled their look last season, but 29 of 30 have a new look. Here is a peek at all of them.
Oklahoma City Thunder
“Oklahomans are driven by a distinct set of values called The Oklahoma Standard, which is built on a foundation of service, honor and kindness.”
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves’ jersey is meant to be an “artistic statement” of the city, showing the diverseness of the city. Each pattern across the chest is also uniquely different on each jersey, meaning no two are exactly the same.
Sacramento Kings
“This season will mark the 10-year anniversary of the fight to keep the Kings in Sacramento.” It’s meant to showcase the fans who “rallied and refused to back down,” in order to keep the Kings in Sacramento.
Charlotte Hornets
This jersey is meant to pay tribute to Charlotte’s financial history as the home of the first U.S. Branch Mint and Carolina Gold Rush of the 1800s. The “CLT” across the chest is a nod to the city’s abbreviation.
Miami Heat
The Heat are choosing to take last year’s mashup jersey showcasing lettering from each of the franchise’s previous jerseys and put it on a white uniform, simple as that.
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers used this jersey as an opportunity to celebrate the completion of what was formally called Bankers Fieldhouse, but now named Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which is where the team plays.
Orlando Magic
The diamond pattern all over the jersey is supposed to signify a suit of armor, celebrating the team’s ability to “protect its kingdom.”
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers are playing off their nickname, “The City of Brotherly Love,” and paying homage to the city’s connection to basketball at all levels.
New Orleans Pelicans
Using the official colors of Mardi Gras -- purple, green and gold -- the Pelicans are nodding to the city’s heritage.
Golden State Warriors
Designed by Bay Area artist Allison Hueman, the yellow rose represents “women who change the game and lead fearlessly.”
Chicago Bulls
The “Y” pattern all over the jersey is a nod to Chicago’s architecture, specifically the Chicago Municipal “Y” symbol which can be seen throughout the city.
Houston Rockets
The Rockets brought back the vintage throwback jerseys to celebrate the franchise’s history.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets are paying tribute to Brooklyn-born artist Jean-Michel Basquiat with the design all the way down to his signature crown on the jersey tag.
Los Angeles Lakers
This jersey is meant to celebrate both the artists and “changemakers” in the city of Los Angeles.
Toronto Raptors
The all-over pattern on the Raptors jersey is a deconstructed depiction of Toronto’s six boroughs.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers are paying homage to South Los Angeles, the Drew League and overall just L.A.’s rich history of basketball at all levels.
New York Knicks
The Knicks partnered with New York-based streetwear brand Kith for this design, which is meant to celebrate the Knicks teams from the ‘90s and 2000s.
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are playing on the city’s nickname, “The Land,” while also using colors that represent certain aspects of the city and state. Like the light blue ball meant to represent Lake Erie, and the brownish-bronze color which is meant to signify “the area’s bountiful soil.”
San Antonio Spurs
Playing on the style from the 1996 All-Star Game, which the Spurs hosted, San Antonio is going with the fiesta style again.
Denver Nuggets
This jersey is inspired by Denver’s architecture and represents “a city that’s proud of its past but always driving forward.”
Dallas Mavericks
The Mavericks are paying homage to the connection of Dallas and Fort Worth with this jersey. Back in the ‘70s Dallas leaders dubbed the two cities a Metroplex, “a new industrial complex and metropolis in the middle of the country.”
Detroit Pistons
The Pistons collaborated with Detroit native and rapper Big Sean to create these jerseys. It’s meant to celebrate the gym at Saint Cecilia’s, an iconic Detroit staple amongst local hoopers. NBA legends like Isiah Thomas, George Gervin and Magic Johnson played there while growing up in Detroit.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics are celebrating the team’s “Golden Era” with this jersey which featured the late Bill Russell.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks used their jersey as a way to celebrate Bronzeville, one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.
Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers are pulling inspiration from the airport carpet design that filled the floors of Portland’s airport back in the ‘90s.
Atlanta Hawks
The Hawks give a “fresh take” on their original Peachtree uniforms that they unveiled three years ago. It celebrates Georgia being known as “The Peach State.”
Washington Wizards
The Wizards pulled inspiration from the iconic cherry blossoms that overtake the city every spring. The blue on the shorts represents the water that the cherry blossoms fall into.
Phoenix Suns
The Suns are paying respect to the 22 indigenous tribes that call Arizona home with these jerseys.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies are celebrating the city’s connection to hip-hop and rap culture with their City Edition jerseys. The design is inspired by local hip-hop album art, with certain design elements also paying tribute to specific Memphis landmarks.