Phoenix Suns fans have mixed emotions about their choice of uniform for Game 5.
With an opportunity to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1993, the Phoenix Suns opted to wear the same black “Valley” City Edition jerseys they wore during Game 2. Perhaps they’re hoping to channel the kind of energy that led to the famous “Valley-Oop” game-winner by Deandre Ayton.
You’d think fans would have a special place in their hearts for a jersey worn during such a momentous game, but a quick look on NBA Twitter tonight reveals Suns fans’ mixed emotions towards the look. One thing’s for sure: it’s a lot more vibrant than the Los Angeles Clippers Game 5 choice – their white “Association” jersey.
The Phoenix #Suns hope they're gonna party like it's 1993 tonight when they host the #LAClippers with a chance to clinch a spot in the #NBAFinals.
— Chris Creamer (@sportslogosnet) June 28, 2021
The Suns will wear their black "Valley" City Edition uniforms while the Clippers will go with their white "Association" set #NBA pic.twitter.com/mjmyEtSP6A
Some fans love the Phoenix Suns uniforms
The “Valley” jerseys have a unique aesthetic to them with a colorful, pixelated vibe on a black background with purple trim. It doesn’t carry the same sentimental value as jerseys that have been around for decades, but it’s a look many fans enjoy.
It’s game night babyyyyy and they have my favorite uniforms on let’s go suns @Suns
— Shannon Spellman (@ShannonSpellma5) June 29, 2021
The Suns uniforms are so cool and the Clippers uniforms are so bad!
— JEFF (@jeffisrael25) June 29, 2021
I am not a huge basketball person but I cannot think of a sports uniform that slaps harder than these Suns ones pic.twitter.com/K7C7aYCT4T
— Catherine Silverman (@catmsilverman) June 29, 2021
But there are some fans that hate the Phoenix Suns uniforms
While some fans can’t get enough of the Suns’ colorful uniforms, others hope the City Edition does not make an appearance in the NBA Finals, even if the Suns do. Some want to ban alternate jerseys from the NBA Playoffs entirely.
If the Suns win, can they please not wear those atrocious uniforms in the Finals? Have some respect for the fans.
— Brandon Peoples (@brandon_peeps) June 29, 2021
The Suns’ uniforms look like an airbrushed van owned by a dude named Chad who really loves the Eagles.
— Pete Croatto (@PeteCroatto) June 29, 2021
Suns uniforms are horrendous
— Chris Law (@ChrisLaw) June 29, 2021
Gimme Thunder Dan, KJ, Chuck purple uni’s all day everyday #NBA
Some Phoenix fans may want to see more of the purple threads Charles Barkley wore back in the day, whereas others embrace the modern style. The one thing they agree on? They all want to see Phoenix Suns jerseys in the NBA Finals.