The NBA has announced the Christmas jerseys for this year, and they are straight fire.
Photos: NBA unveils 2015 Christmas Day jerseys and socks https://t.co/py0HU8G0nH pic.twitter.com/D5ABVsFdLh
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) October 30, 2015
Credit to the NBA for not overdoing this and forcing sleeves on us again. Even the nickname attempts felt forced with several players.
The jerseys combined with the awesome socks combination give the outfit a perfect blend of classic and modern looks together.
The cursive lettering is a great alternate look, and, unlike most Christmases, every single jersey looks good. It’s a theme that fits with all colors, and the number under the lettering and to the right is a nice touch.
Instead of trying to market another sleeved jersey or new names on the back, the NBA realized the best way to get people to buy the alternates was to simply make something that looked awesome. And it succeeded.
The socks are like most Christmas clothing items, as they are tacky enough to be cool. It continues the NBA’s successful partnership with Stance, which has brought heat with every new sock release.
Overall, this is a huge success for the NBA, which has been met in the past with some eye rolls on the Christmas uniforms. And, if you feel like sending a holiday gift to your favorite basketball blog, these jerseys are a nice start.