It looks like the NBA is finally catching on to the fact that their young stars want to shine as bright as possible.
Earlier this summer the league changed its sneaker policy by lifting restrictions on players wearing colorful kicks. Now, with the season underway, the Association is debuting more "City Edition" uniforms.
Following a new uniform deal with Nike, the City Editions were first introduced last season as a way of bringing each team's city into the spirit of the design - making the city's unique identity the center of attention. And now a handful of this year's crop have already hit the internet.
Keep in mind that some of these are "leaked" and therefore unconfirmed. Nonetheless, here are a few to check out:
Prince-themed Minnesota Timberwolves:
Good look at Timberwolves new Prince-themed alternate uni. pic.twitter.com/oDmzcsRC3p
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 1, 2018
Biggy-themed Brooklyn Nets:
Nets release new City uni based on Notorious B.I.G.'s Coogi sweaters. pic.twitter.com/pBnKgHlOhu
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 1, 2018
Rocky-themed Philadelphia 76ers:
Good look at @sixers Rocky-themed City alternate uni. pic.twitter.com/BNhi4Anv8C
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 1, 2018
Throwback Denver Nuggets:
Heritage-honoring Oklahoma City Thunder:
Reppin' The District Washington Wizards:
Wizards' new City alternate. pic.twitter.com/wu60hTBccM
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 2, 2018
Honoring Bay Area Heritage Golden State Warriors:
Updating The Old School Los Angeles Lakers:
Photos of the Showtime-era influenced Lakers' City Edition jersey's have been leaked. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zGEAKKoibG
— NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) October 12, 2018
Mardi Gras Ready New Orleans Pelicans:
Here's the link to some of the NBA's new City edition jerseys (the Pelicans are one of the few teams included):https://t.co/peoqXldXf5
— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) October 29, 2018
These are very #onbrand for NOLA and most certainly better than their current Mardi Gras uniforms. pic.twitter.com/AjmfB8v5DM
The Windy City Flag Chicago Bulls:
Buzz City Charlotte Hornets:
Good look at Hornets' new City uniform. pic.twitter.com/wXCFmvyMVw
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) November 1, 2018
Return To The MECCA Milwaukee Bucks:
Miami Vice Inspired Miami Heat:
Border State Pride Phoenix Suns:
