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WATCH: Nike unveils new ‘Statement Jerseys’ for 30 NBA teams

/ 09:00 PM September 16, 2017

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Nike took over the reigns from Adidas as the official jersey manufacturer of the NBA and it didn’t take long for the sporting giant to leave its mark.

In a star-studded event in Los Angeles on Friday (Saturday in Manila), both Nike and the NBA officially unveiled their innovative “Statement Jerseys” from all 30 NBA franchises.

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Representatives of the teams proudly wore their nifty new threads for the upcoming season.

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Most teams boasted significant and modernized changes to their uniforms, while some opted to keep their signature style from previous seasons.

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Aside from the vibrant alternates, players donned a new hoodie design as warm-ups—another first for the league.

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In July, Nike confirmed that it will do away with the traditional “Home and Away” uniforms and replace them with the “Association” and “Icon” editions.

READ: Nike to junk ‘home’ and ’away’ designations for jerseys next season

Nike also described the colorful designs as “inspired by the team’s desire to make a bold statement every time they step on the court.”

The “Statement” uniform will be available for purchase on all NBA Stores starting Nov. 20. /ra

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