Which teams are rocking the absolute best and worst 'City' jerseys?
Some teams will be wearing absolute fire, while others, well, not so much.
Nike officially unveiled "City Edition" jerseys on Wednesday, providing teams with an alternate fourth uniform to wear in special games throughout the season.
Here are our top five new "City" jerseys:
5. New York Knicks
ssshh. Fireman comin. #Knicks pic.twitter.com/dNpZe3PCdQ
— geraLd (@ImGeraLd) December 27, 2017
Nike apparently released the Knicks' jersey a little too soon as they took it down immediately, but it was too late. A ladder and fire hydrant on the front emblem serve as a tribute to New York's emergency services, and the "Once a Knick, always a Knick" tagline is a subtle touch.
4. Philadelphia 76ers
This one’s for the city pic.twitter.com/t4WismIk2y
— Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) December 27, 2017
The 76ers actually beat Nike to the punch with their announcement, and we can understand why. Supposedly inspired by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the stylish "Phila" on the front could have been signed by John Hancock himself.
3. Los Angeles Lakers
Meet the newest addition to the Lakers uniform lineup.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 27, 2017
For the City. By @kobebryant. #LakeShow| #NIKExNBA pic.twitter.com/Ok7Ussh6jF
Kobe Bryant may not be suiting up in black and gold anymore, but the Black Mamba's legacy is clearly all over this one. Decorated in snake-like "scales," the shorts are adorned with Bryant's 24 on the waistband while every Lakers championship is represented by stars down the sides.
2. Milwaukee Bucks
Our City. Our Color. Our Uniform.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 27, 2017
Bucks X @NIKE Cream City Edition Details » https://t.co/l6BdnX6wHF pic.twitter.com/SR0NrumZyM
In homage to the bricks that serve as the literal foundation of Milwaukee, the Bucks' newest getup is solid. "Cream City" has never looked better, but the touch of blue in the stripes adds the perfect contrast to the off-white and green theme.
1. Miami Heat
The Miami Heat went full Miami Vice with their new jersey and it’s honestly a work of art pic.twitter.com/u1xF0IxzKZ
— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) December 27, 2017
Like the Knicks, Miami's fourth jersey wasn't one of the 26 officially unveiled by Nike, and the only explanation is that it would have hogged the entire spotlight. The uniform channels the infamous "Miami Vice" motif and is hands-down the best new offering.
While the Knicks, 76ers, Lakers, Bucks, and Heat didn't let us down, some teams flat-out disappointed us.
Here are the five worst additions to the jersey carousel:
5. Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn Unite#WeGoHard #NikeXNBA pic.twitter.com/rPykGNlziG
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 27, 2017
Look, Brooklyn's design isn't bad, per se, but while everyone ventured for something outside the box, the Nets just gave us another grayscale entry. No history, no excitement, no thank you.
4. Oklahoma City Thunder
⚡️These will go fast.⚡️@nikebasketball City Edition for OKC.
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 26, 2017
On sale 10a tomorrow in @ChesapeakeArena Thunder Shop and at https://t.co/te4YBJA1DP pic.twitter.com/1h2ZkA3qci
The Thunder's jersey is supposed to symbolize their "fast, bold, and dynamic" playing style. Rather, it's more like a mix of different colors and styles that look good alone but just don't work well when put together. So, in truth, not that far off actually.
3. Dallas Mavericks
Only in Dallas will you feel the energy the downtown skyline brings to its Dallasites. Marked by the neon glow on the letters, numbers and piping, the new Mavs City Edition Jersey reflects the swagger of the Big D and the vibrancy of Dallas nights.#NIKExNBA #MFFL pic.twitter.com/aNNxUeJD8c
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 27, 2017
The Mavericks say you're supposed to "feel" the Dallas skyline's energy, but it's more like staring into the tube of a kaleidoscope you broke 10 years back.
2. Cleveland Cavaliers
The City Edition first-look:
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 27, 2017
“The Land,” Cleveland's popular nickname, displays across the chest.
Side panels, inspired by the iconic “Guardians of Transportation” sculptures.
The State of Ohio on the waistband + the Ohio flag underneath the flap, a nod to #Cavs fans across Ohio. pic.twitter.com/jCJFuRDFK6
LeBron James says he likes them, which may be all the Cavaliers' brass needs to hear, but the first appearance of "The Land" on a Cleveland jersey feels incredibly wasted on this bland gray offering.
1. San Antonio Spurs
We are proud to call Military City, USA our home.
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 27, 2017
Our new #NIKExNBA uniform honors the service men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, many who have also called San Antonio home. pic.twitter.com/KzgZ8DU5eB
Paying tribute to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces is great, but this jersey design is anything but. For what feels like the millionth time, the Spurs will play in another digital camouflage alternative, maybe in the hopes that we can't actually see them. But don't take our word for it, here are some trusted instant reviews from San Antonio fans:
WHAT ARE THESE WE WANTED A FIESTA UNIFORM pic.twitter.com/4gRrfHPWw9
— Bryan Moss (@itsbryanmoss) December 27, 2017
I'm sorry but those are 🚮🚮🚮🚮🚮🚮🚮
— James Lozano (@El_Verde_91) December 27, 2017
— Austyn (Cazz) (@CazzISaidSo) December 27, 2017