A list of the worst NBA uniforms ever seen on a court. A journey through some dubious colors, motifs, and designs.
The colors of a uniform represent belonging to a particular franchise as well as the culture that has developed in that city. Furthermore, the NBA is very concerned with its image and reputation. Let's see which kits have embarrassed NBA executives, players, and owners in this special leaderboard. These are the ten uniforms that would cause any League fan to abandon their sporting faith.
10. Washington Wizards 2006-2009
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For three seasons, a certain Gilbert Arenas wore the uniform. The style was somewhat dubious, particularly in terms of color. The golden tank top aims to instill a sense of royalty in the ensemble by utilizing a color associated with victory.
The blue stars, on the other hand, are reminiscent of the American flag, reminding everyone that this is still the team from the nation's capital. The outcome is comparable to that obtained from the deductible in the field, which is extremely poor.
9. Washington Wizards 2015-2016
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The Washington Wizards tried yet again to update the look of their alternate jersey but failed yet again. The red color represents the master, while the white and blue lines circle the body. The design begins at the shoulder, travels through the buttocks and back, and returns to the shoulder. The result is a chromatic symphony that encompasses the tank top and shorts, giving the player the appearance of a 1970s skier or a large pinball machine.
8. Dallas Mavericks 2019-2020
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Dallas is well-known for its "street art" scene, which is led by Tex Moton. For many years, the famous artist decorated the city with his beautiful murals, often contradicting administrative bans.
Unfortunately, they were unable to prevent him from touching the Mavs uniform. The outcomes on the streets are diametrically opposed to the outcomes on the uniforms. Luka Doncic, on the other hand, resembles a large cartoon.
7. Cleveland Cavaliers 1981-1983
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Easily one of the ugliest uniforms in NBA history. The Cleveland Cavaliers season was not one of their best, and this color scheme illustrates that. "Gold with wine-colored stripes," according to the description of the uniform. In other words, it appeared to be a very refined suit, but in reality, it was as elegant as a miner's overalls. Fortunately, LeBron James arrived 20 years later, saving us from the embarrassment of seeing him wear this shirt.
6. Los Angeles Clippers 2015-2017
The full name of this uniform when it debuted was "Lob city." At the time, the franchise was attempting to win the championship by relying on the talents of Chris Paul and Blake Griffin.
Regrettably, the uniform did not match the spectacular alley-oops seen at the time. The main issue was the large front logo, which had the initials LAC, which stood for Los Angeles Clippers. The graphic designers decided to incorporate the letters LA into a large C for some strange reason. Because of this brilliant idea, the acronym CLA, or "California Library Association," was born.
5. Boston 2014-2015
A gray and befuddled uniform. A sad and meaningless color, adorned with a few strips of green here and there to remind you that you are in Boston, so there must be some green. This uniform falls into the category of classics who believe they are immortal. Unfortunately, they eventually lose all of their flavors, as Coca-Cola did in 1985. The Celtics, who have been producing legendary uniforms for decades, have temporarily but irreversibly lost their style.
4. Golden State Warriors 2012-2013
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The Golden State Warriors' first season with Curry, Thompson, and Green was in 2012-2013. The three were still far from reaching their full potential at the time. This uniform is responsible for a small amount of guilt. It was the first time a sleeveless shirt was worn in the modern NBA.
The shorts, on the other hand, were the worst part. The yellow on the shirt was different, and it appeared faded. There was also a dense network of dark blue strips that created a fantastic pajama effect. Fortunately, the deductible has improved in every way over time.
3. Christmas 2013 “Big Logo” uniforms
On Christmas Day, the uniform was worn, and the basic pattern was the same for all teams. The goal was to increase the visibility of each franchise's logo. Sadly, the plan was successful. The issue was not so much the visibility of the logo as it was everything else. That night, each team's appearance deteriorated significantly.
The various uniforms appeared to be poor imitations of the originals. The players resembled those kids who show up on the field wearing a shirt with unlikely writings and pass it off as a limited edition version.
2. Dallas Mavericks 2003-2004
The in question uniform only lasted one game before being pulled from the market. The game in question did not go unnoticed, given that it was between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers.
The images of Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash dressed in this metallic uniform are well-known, as is the uniform itself, which has become a true heirloom due to its short appearance on the market. The fans affectionately dubbed it "trash bags," or garbage bags. No comparison has ever been more accurate.
1. Sacramento Kings 2005-2006
Metallic uniforms, especially gold ones, never worked. In this case, the Sacramento Kings' purple combination is one of the worst ever. Perhaps the intention was to mimic the Lakers' rivals, but the Kings' interpretation of "purple and gold" was completely incorrect. The release of this kit coincided with the end of the franchise's best period, which soon fell into a long limbo that continues to this day.
