Nike Debuts Classic Edition Uniforms for the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Season

With the 75th anniversary of the NBA kicking off next season, Nike unveiled new Nike NBA Classic Edition uniforms recognizing the three franchises that have been a part of the league since the beginning: the Boston Celtics, the New York Knicks, and the Golden State Warriors.

Those three teams helped lead the way on August 3, 1949, when the Basketball Association of America and the National Basketball League merged to become the NBA. All three uniforms are badged in the classic Nike Sportwear logo, the first time the mark prominently appears on an NBA jersey.

“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,” says 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.”