The Compelling Stories Behind 5 NBA Teams' Flashy New Uniforms
Turning the court into a catwalk.
NBA teams now have more uniform options than Carrie Bradshaw had Manolos. Thanks to their uniform partner Nike, the league has done away with traditional home or away uniforms and home teams can essentially wear whatever they’d like, turning the court into a catwalk.
Model athletes,
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To clear things up (and by that we mean make them as clear as mud) teams have an association, icon, city, statement and classic edition uniforms. PLAYING DRESS UP
1. The Oklahoma City Thunder are remembering those who lost their lives in the Oklahoma City bombing this year, the 25th anniversary of the tragic event. The uniform, which will debut on November 27, will feature the times 9:01 am and 9:03 am, the time of the bombing and the time the healing started. They will also showcase an image of the 90-year old Survivor Tree that’s on site of the memorial as well as the words “Service,” “Honor” and “Kindness,” to remember how the nation reacted to the tragedy. BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
2. The Brooklyn Nets are not only unveiling new graffiti-print statement uniforms that reflect the gritty, earthy and gray nature of their home turf but they’ve also redone the court as well. The actual basketball court in the arena is inspired by the subway system. The court itself is gray to emulate the subway and the team’s name is in the traditional Helvetica font that’s used for all train station signs. IT’S ONLY AUTHENTIC NYC SUBWAY IF IT ALSO SMELLS LIKE URINE
3. If you’ve ever been to Atlanta, you’ve likely crossed Peachtree Street at some point. The iconic street is prominent on this year’s city uniforms for the Atlanta Hawks and the team’s special edition “peachier” court. The uniform and the court will feature the peachtree logo (picture a peach crossed with a basketball) and of course, the color peach. WELL ISN’T THAT JUST PEACHY?
4. The Los Angeles Clippers acquired a few big name players in the off-season so we already knew the players on the court would look different but they took it a step further. Their new hardwood court is embracing the black and white design of the city edition uniforms, and the design is predominately black, minus a white map of Los Angeles. Some are saying these uniforms remind them of the Los Angeles (soon to be Las Vegas) Raiders (NFL – National Football League). Others are saying they remind them of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Regardless, the team will wear them 17 times this season, starting with November 22. EVERYONE’S A CRITIC
5. The Golden State Warriors have had a tough start to the season but they’re still celebrating the places they called home in their uniforms. On November 22, they’ll debut their city classic edition uniforms which will pay tribute to when the team was based in San Francisco back in the 60s (They moved to Oakland and have since moved back to San Francisco). This uniform look dates back to the Wilt Chamberlain days and will feature a cable car and the Golden Gate Bridge. BUT WILL THERE BE WILT-STYLE SHORT SHORTS ON THE COURT?
Who, what, wear? Here’s when you can catch your favorite team (or jersey) on the court. MAKING THEIR DEBUT
The Rundown: 5 Things To Know About The Heisman Trophy
On Saturday the Heisman Trophy will be awarded to the best player in college football. It’s similar to your Saturday where you'll have a chance at being named the best dancer of your work holiday party with your signature dance moves. We bet the Heisman winner doesn’t even know how to do the sprinkler.
Who’s winning now?
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Five things to know about the Heisman Trophy
- The award is named after John Heisman who was an innovator and college football coach. He is best known for inventing the forward pass in 1906. (They didn’t really throw the ball before then – kind of like rugby. Weird right)?
- It’s not always easy being a Heisman winner. Reggie Bush (USC, 2005) had to give his back after an NCAA investigation found he seriously broke the rules by receiving impermissible benefits. O.J. Simpson (USC, 1968) sold his when times were tough. (They still are because he is in jail). Johnny Manziel, who was a freshman when he won the award (Texas A&M, 2012), is now a frequent subject of the tabloids and his football career went down the drain.
- The underachiever Marcus Allen (USC, 1981), is the only player to win the Heisman trophy, a College National Championship, a Super Bowl and be named the Super Bowl and regular season MVP.
- The Heisman pose is something every sports fan knows. Check it out and let’s see you replicate it on the dance floor this weekend. Hey it’ll fit right in with your sprinkler and shopping cart move.
- By the numbers:
- 45 pounds: the weight of the trophy
- $255,500: the winning bid at an auction for O.J. Simpson’s Heisman trophy. The winner bought it to “impress his girlfriend.”
- 5: the number of finalists, one of whom will be named the winner
- Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma)
- Jabrill Peppers (Michigan)
- Dede Westbrook (Oklahoma)
- Deshaun Watson (Clemson)
- Lamar Jackson (Louisville) – who, according to the sports books, is the overwhelming favorite to win.
Overtime
- The last Navy player to win the Heisman was quarterback Roger Staubach in 1963. Navy unveiled their uniforms for their big rivalry game against Army this Saturday. The Navy uniforms are a throwback to the 1963 season in which Staubach led the Midshipmen to the Cotton Bowl. Side note, the only college football game this weekend is the storied Army vs. Navy game.
Sideline stat
- Oklahoma City Thunder’s (NBA – National Basketball Association) Russell Westbrook beat a milestone set by the man whose company sponsors him. Westbrook, who is sponsored by Jordan, secured his sixth consecutive triple-double. (Michael Jordan had five). Wilt Chamberlain holds the record with nine consecutive triple-doubles.
Coaches’ corner
- What is a triple-double? It’s not a cheeseburger but a basketball term. A triple-double is when a player scores double digits in three of the following categories in a game: points, total rebounds, assists, steals or blocks. Not an easy feat.