Recently, the NBA and Nike unveiled their new Nike NBA City Edition 2021-22 uniforms in honor of the season’s 75th anniversary of the NBA. The 2021-2022 season marks the fifth consecutive year that the NBA has offered City Edition alternative jerseys. This year the theme has been dubbed “Mixtape Moments”, important aspects of uniforms past and present. These innovative and refined looks are available for sale at NBAStore.com, Nike.com and select retailers around the world.
Here’s a look at the 10 best Nike City Edition 2021-2022 uniforms across the NBA.
10. Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee decided to go for a simple, clean white uniform. It honors a mix of franchise staples over the years. The jerseys feature a blue stripe from Lake Michigan, which represents the franchise’s beginnings in the 70s and 80s.
The City Jerseys make their debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/mmRgLFuh7t
– Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 17, 2021
9. New York Knicks
Designed by Kith founder Ronnie Feig, these alternative jerseys feature iconic blue and orange piping on a black base. The most interesting aspect of the jersey is the Madison Square Garden logo on each leg, a visual tribute to one of the most famous arenas in the NBA.
A tribute to the most emblematic moments of The Garden. Presentation of the 2021-22 City edition, designed by @KITH.
Featuring @KembaWalker. Told by @ALLAN_HOUSTON. pic.twitter.com/FCMTamoeHc
– NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 1, 2021
8. The Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta goes with a bright yellow and red colourway, reminding fans of the classic 1998 design, but with a twist. According to their marketing campaign, the brightly colored uniforms set a vibrant tone for the dynamic young team to carry the future of this franchise.
The 404 has always held us back. We bring you this jersey as our ultimate tribute to the 🅰️ pic.twitter.com/Lpxa9yzNlZ
– Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 1, 2021
7. Los Angeles Clippers
For their replacements, the Clippers moved away from their typical dark blue and red colourway. Instead, they went for baby blue and orange, creating a different but striking jersey. They bear a strong resemblance to the City 2017-18 editions, but this year they went with a script font on the chest. The new uniforms incorporate nods to the franchise’s roots in Buffalo, New York and other eras in Clippers’ history.
So fresh. So clean.
City Edition 2021-22 threads pic.twitter.com/bNy6kicouT
– LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 1, 2021
6. Cleveland Cavaliers
These uniforms are in wine and gold with the swordsman logo printed on the top right. The liner features a the checkered piping and the original team logo, blending the 1975-76 look with contemporary flair.
Full look: pic.twitter.com/jDTW1BD6YV
– Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) November 1, 2021
5. Forest Wolves of Minnesota
Timberwolves look great in a vintage inspired look and it really is a dominant look. The cionic trees the lining on the side of the uniform makes these jerseys stand out. With this garnish and the inaugural colorway, this look brings a very nostalgic atmosphere. These pay homage to the look of the early 2000s and they are awesome.
The coolest jerseys in the game https://t.co/3YRUio6GUY pic.twitter.com/pm3a509S1E
– Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 1, 2021
4. Chicago Bulls
The bold red color pairs well with the Chicago written in cursive on the front. The cursive pays homage to the 1980s “Chicago” typeface, which was the team’s look during Michael Jordan’s rookie season.
The City Edition 2021-22 collection has arrived!
Buy on https://t.co/0CfBUElA9o pic.twitter.com/RVxnxHzpRc
– Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 15, 2021
3. San Antonio Spurs
These new Spurs uniforms really stand out with their usual black and white look. With a clean white jersey, the colorful fiesta stripes make the whole uniform stand out. The uniforms pay homage to the community’s rich and storied history, and the liner first appeared during the team’s warm-ups in the mid-90s.
In a week’s time, we’ll be launching our 2021-22 NBA City Edition uniforms! ??#PorVida pic.twitter.com/Evumhq8VZn
– San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 5, 2021
2. Charlotte Hornets
The hornets are gone for jerseys that looked unconventional in the past, and this year is no different. The jerseys are a modern take on the throwback version in the mid-1990s, Muggsy Bugs and Dell Curry days. The front of the jersey features a “Charlotte” wordmark that has never been used before on a Hornets uniform and it fits perfectly.
Get your @frelons Nike NBA City Edition Jersey NOW ➡️ https://t.co/2G9vyh8CQR pic.twitter.com/hWYkfqvgSo
– NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2021
1. Toronto Raptors
These swimsuits incorporate the best aspects of their predecessors: the black and gold colourway, a nod to Toronto rapper Drake and OVO, with the iconic Dinosaur scribbled on the front, reminding us of the Vince Carter era. They are just sick. there is no doubt.
The wait is officially over
Copy your City Edition jersey now
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– Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 15, 2021
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