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NBA Teams Revive Classic Jerseys for 2021-2022 Season
The 2021-2022 NBA season has been marked by a nostalgic twist, as several teams brought back old, fan-favourite jerseys as part of Nike's anniversary and classic edition releases.
Notable among these throwbacks are the Los Angeles Lakers' return of Shaquille O’Neal’s classic blue and purple "Hardwood Classic" jerseys from the 1990s and early 2000s. The Portland Trail Blazers released Damian Lillard’s 2021-2022 NBA 75th Anniversary Statement and Icon Edition jerseys, often reflecting classic designs. The Dallas Mavericks offered Luka Doncic’s 2021-2022 Classic Edition jerseys, honouring historic styles. The Milwaukee Bucks included throwback elements, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and other classics tied to players like Ray Allen featuring in the designs.
The Washington Wizards are set to bring back their late 2000s gold jerseys popularized during the Gilbert Arenas era, although this return will occur in the 2025-2026 season rather than the current one.
While the 2021-2022 season was recognized for deploying 75th Anniversary edition uniforms and some retro-inspired themes, the full fan-favourite throwback campaigns like "Miami Vice" or "Purple Rain" were highlighted more explicitly for later seasons such as 2025-2026. However, the presence of classic and vintage editions for key players and teams was notable in the 2021-2022 offerings, often by Nike and Mitchell & Ness.
In Minnesota, the Timberwolves are bringing back the black Christmas tree uniforms from their glory years, a design associated with Kevin Garnett's time in the state. The new uniform design is meant to evoke the frigidity of a Minnesota winter.
The wintry aesthetic of the Timberwolves' City Edition jerseys has not been successful, but the return of the black Christmas tree uniforms is seen as a soothing balm for NBA fans. The Timberwolves made their postseason appearances from 1997 to 2004, during Kevin Garnett's heyday, and are poised for a new spree of success with a new, exciting core.
As the NBA calendar reaches a period of minimal activity, with free agency and trade season, draft, and Summer League concluded, fans can look forward to watching their favourite teams in their classic uniforms during the 2021-2022 season.
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