The NBA has released its city edition uniforms and for the 2nd straight season I am going to rank them. While I think overall these are worse than last season, there are still some good ones and I want to shine a light on those, while also saying others are bad. There are only 29 because the Jazz didn’t release a city edition this season.
29. Pacers
Just like last season, the Pacers finish last in the rankings. They are just so boring, the blue and black look is weird, I just do not like these uniforms.
28. Timberwolves
Just so bad, boring, bland, and too much all at the same time. The color stripes are weird and if you take them away the jersey is just black and white with a boring font. These are so bad. Why didn’t they bring back last year’s beauties?
27. Warriors
I wouldn’t actually hate these, and might even like them, if it weren’t for that stupid rose at the bottom. It’s just so awful because it's so out of place and even if it does get tucked in when the players are playing, I still prefer it not there at all, though at least they tried.
26. Kings
Please stop forcing gray on us Sacramento. The Kings uniforms are at their best when they are built around purple, black and white, so go back to that and get rid of gray from all the uniforms.
25. Heat
We saw these last season and I prefer the black to the white. The whole players pick what font their number is, is weird and they, frankly. Should just bring back the pink Vice uniforms (more on pink later).
24. Nets
Again, we have seen these before and, just like Heat, the black was better. These just bore me and I would rather something new. The Nets need to redo their entire uniform collection but that is not this conversation.
23. Hornets
For some reason, these just are bad uniforms to me and I do not know why. I just don’t like them. Though I think we all think of the same word when we see the “CLT”.
22. Knicks
I am not a fan. I liked their city editions from last season but the font is weird for this uniform and they just feel like they are missing something to me.
21. Pelicans
Again, I have seen these as white before and those were better. I understand the idea is to represent New Orleans but let’s change it up a little.
20. Trail Blazers
I would like these more if I didn’t know they represented the Portland Airport’s carpet.
I do not care how famous your airport’s carpet is, there shouldn’t be a sports uniform inspired by it.
19. Thunder
I mean sure. They are a jersey, quite boring but I don’t hate them for some reason. Maybe they are so bland it is okay for me. The Thunder should bring back those navy uniforms they used to wear.
18. 76ers
The idea is cool. I like the “Brotherly Love” (the “City of” is excessive to me), but it seems like it needs more, maybe a thicker stripe on the side.
17. Magic
We looked at those black/gray and orange uniforms for all those years and they never made the base of the uniform orange… I feel robbed.
16. Raptors
I’ve seen the black or white base and gold lettering for years now and I’m sick of it, not even to mention this is the worst one yet. Make the base gold and maybe these are higher.
15. Grizzlies
These being at 15 tells you it is a weak year for the city editions. Bland, boring and I wish they had just kept or edited last year’s a bit because those were fire.
14. Cavaliers
“The Land” is really cool and I like the uniform but I do not understand the blue. It is not prominent on the jersey but it is very prominent on the court and the shorts and I do not like it.
13. Pistons
The Pistons in green is certainly interesting and I actually like the uniform. The stars above the D (pause) are cool and the numbers are a hit to me as well. I like them.
12. Nuggets
I like these as well. The outline on the shoulders and neck collar are nice, I like the way it meshes and feels like they are a big part of the uniform. The navy lettering and numbers with the same outline looks good as well.
11. Suns
At first look I hated these, but they grew on me and now I like them. The numbers are cool, the outline is cool, the color of the uniform is a good one. My only issue is I wish it said Phoenix across the top instead of the Suns logo.
10. Rockets
Have to give credit where credit is due, Houston did a good job with last season’s city edition’s and they brought them back, like many other teams should have. These are awesome.
9. Lakers
I have seen many people that dislike these but I tend to really like them. The jersey saying Los Angeles is new and something we rarely see from the Lakers and I like the black numbers.
8. Clippers
These paying homage to the Drew League is awesome and definitely bumped them up, I cannot lie. The red and blue on the shoulders is also a nice touch.
7. Spurs
I am a fan of these uniforms, the font is weird but the color is a lot but these are great and I hope the Spurs continue to bring out the mint, orange and pink for years to come.
6. Bucks
The blue is fantastic, especially since they have an alternate court this season, unlike when they had blue uniforms in 2020-21. I like the shade of blue they chose and the sides of the uniform are really cool as well. I think they are a big hit.
5. Celtics
These are great. Designed by Bill Russell, to honor Bill Russell, the diamonds up and down the side of the uniform is a great touch and the script lettering is another hit. I like the color, I just wish they had an alternate court to go with them.
4. Bulls
I am a sucker for black, red, and white uniforms, always have been and always will be. Sure, I have seen the argument that these are boring but I disagree. The white with it saying Chicago is cool and the red stripes down the sides are a cool touch.
3. Hawks
The peach factor in these is very cool. The font is great, I like the way the first a in Atlanta curves like that. Overall these are really cool.
2. Mavericks
These are a massive hit. The color, the font, the touches of green, everything about these are great. Not much else to say.
1. Wizards
I mean, how can you not love these? The Pink is fantastic, the way it flows into the blue at the bottom of the shorts is great and the cherry blooms on the side are just incredible. The best city edition uniform this season.
It is not a great season for City uniforms, however Dallas' and Washington's are so great they might save the whole league.
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