2022-23 Nike NBA City Edition jerseys: Every new uniform design for teams
The NBA and Nike on Thursday officially unveiled the latest City Edition jerseys for teams as the uniform concept reaches its sixth season in the league.
The uniforms represent each city around the NBA with unique designs that pay homage to that community and its history. Teams have already started wearing them on the court, while others will debut their respective new looks in the coming days.
Utah was the only team that didn’t introduce a new City Edition jersey.
With the jerseys officially on the market, Rookie Wire took a look at every new design as teams begin to hit the court representing their city and heritage.
Atlanta Hawks
Description: This year’s Atlanta Hawks Nike NBA City Edition uniform is a fresh take on the team’s orginal Peachtree uniform, which launched three years ago — the same amount of time it takes to grow a fruit-bearing peach tree from a seed.
Boston Celtics
Description: The uniform pays homage to Bill Russell, the 11-time champion and HOF center who defined the gold standard of what being a Celtic truly means.
Brooklyn Nets
Description: The uniform brings back a fan favorite with a new twist. Flipping from black to white this year, the Nets once again pay tribute to legendary Brooklyn-born artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Charlotte Hornets
Description: The uniform returns to the mint, gold and granite color scheme from the 2020–21 season. Most notably, “CLT” appears on the uniform for the first time, embracing the familiar airport abbreviation.
Chicago Bulls
Description: The uniform is an ode to Chicago’s iconic architecture through the lens of the Chicago municipal “Y” symbol, which was introduced in 1917.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Description: The uniform draws inspiration from the physical makeup of Northeast Ohio. It showcases the wordmark “The Land,” further connecting this uniform and team back to the city.
Dallas Mavericks
Description: To celebrate the history of the Metroplex in their uniform, the Mavericks graphically rewind the clock to the retro fashion aesthetic of the late ’70s and early ’80s.
Denver Nuggets
Description: The uniform’s design draws from the mile-high city’s iconic architecture, such as the bold “DENVER” lettering on the front of the jersey, a tribute to the revered neon sign at Union Station.
Detroit Pistons
Description: Designed in collaboration with Pistons Creative Director of Innovation Big Sean, this uniform pays tribute to the gym at Saint Cecilia’s (aka “the Saint”), where many legends have played.
Golden State Warriors
Description: Designed by Bay Area artist Allison “Hueman” Torneros, the uniform features a yellow rose as its graphic centerpiece, representing women who change the game and lead fearlessly.
Houston Rockets
Description: Bringing back last year’s design, this year’s uniform reminds Rockets fans of the rich history of the franchise.
Indiana Pacers
Description: Among the cathedrals of basketball throughout the state that grew basketball, the uniform celebrates the past and present of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with the theme “Built for Basketball.”
LA Clippers
Description: The uniform celebrates the team’s deeply rooted bond with the South LA community, as well as the heritage and passionate spirit of the Drew League, the city’s most beloved community basketball league.
Los Angeles Lakers
Description: Los Angeles is a city where artists know how to transform a blank page into a world of possibility. That’s the spirit behind this year’s uniform.
Memphis Grizzlies
Description: The uniform serves as a tribute to the musical artists and albums that define Memphis hip-hop and its raw sound.
Miami Heat
Description: The uniform is a follow-up to last season’s mash-up concept and swaps black for white as its base color while keeping all the other original design elements intact.
Milwaukee Bucks
Description: The uniform embodies the spirit of Bronzeville, one of the most diverse and distinctive neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Historically, it was the city’s African American economic, social and artistic hub.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Description: An artistic statement, the uniform is a colorful representation of the diverse, creative community that resides across the state. Every uniform is one-of-a-kind, featuring a unique chest pattern.
New Orleans Pelicans
Description: The uniform features the colors of the Mardi Gras season: purple, green and gold.
New York Knicks
Description: The uniform is inspired by the memorable Knicks teams from the late ’90s and early 2000s. Designed in partnership with Kith, this uniform is a throwback to those teams
Oklahoma City Thunder
Description: The uniform honors the people of Oklahoma through a depiction of “the Standard,” a set of values built on service, honor and kindness. That Standard is printed inside the uniform, under the chest.
Orlando Magic
Description: The all-black uniform reveals a metallic gray accent, evoking a suit of armor.
Philadelphia 76ers
Description: The simple, clean design of the uniform honors the franchise’s rich basketball history.
Phoenix Suns
Description: The uniform features elements of each of the 22 tribal nations of Arizona, honoring the Indigenous communities that have shaped the land. The jersey nods to rez ball, a fast-paced style of play.
Portland Trail Blazers
Description: This uniform proudly pays homage to the signature PDX carpet pattern, which reached local icon status in the ’90s and falls into the “uniquely Portland” category.
Sacramento Kings
Description: As this season marks the 10-year anniversary of the fight to keep the Kings in Sacramento, the uniform is a tribute to a team and a city that are committed to staying together.
San Antonio Spurs
Description: The uniform is inspired by the bold and colorful style featured during the 1996 NBA All-Star Game in San Antonio.
Toronto Raptors
Description: With classic black and gold styling and subtle details, the uniform nods to the diversity and unity of Toronto. The city’s six boroughs are deconstructed to make an embossed pattern on the base.
Washington Wizards
Description: With a pink base and white accents throughout, the uniform pays tribute to the city’s iconic cherry blossoms.
