Ahead of the NBA’s 75th anniversary, Nike Basketball pays homage to the teams and their historical legacies with the Classic Edition Uniforms for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and the Golden State Warriors (Philadelphia Warriors back in the day).
The three teams marked the league’s inception on this day in 1949 when the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League formed into one. While retro jerseys aren’t a revolutionary take, the historic DNAs of each team can be found on the uniforms as the perfect homage making the 75th edition jerseys a relic worth grabbing.
“Retro uniforms are nothing new in basketball. What is new is how the Nike NBA Classic Edition uniforms intersect with such a pivotal moment in the league’s history,” said Elesban Montoya, Design Director for Nike Basketball uniforms. “A big reason for the merger’s success was the fan support. So this is our spin on historic uniforms, but it’s also an emblem of respect for the fans who rallied for their teams and showed up for the league over the years.”
In addition to the throwback designs, the jerseys include the Nike Sportswear logo for the first time, further cementing the brand’s commitment to heritage and history.
Stay tuned for release information and more storytelling from Nike ahead of the league’s 75th anniversary.
