The Best NBA Jerseys for Every Franchise

The Best NBA Jerseys for Every Franchise

If there is a sport that leads in looks and style, it’s gotta be basketball. From the iconic kicks that Jordan took the floor with every night, to the Fab Five sporting the black socks, the basketball population trumps all other sports in fashion IQ. With the jerseys, it’s no different. Basketball almost always leads the way in clean, stylish, sometimes wacky uniforms. Not all are hits, but almost every team’s fans can argue it’s best uni is the cream of the crop.

Here are my favorites from each franchise. Comment below which jersey is your favorite!

Atlanta Hawks

 

The Hawks’ jerseys have been on a slow decline since Pistol was in Georgia.

 

 

 

 

Boston Celtics

 

Larry Legend didn’t ever put on a different jersey while he was in the NBA. He didn’t change teams, and his team didn’t ever change the jersey.

 

 

 

Brooklyn Nets

 

Although I could do without the sleeves, I do like the mix of the seventies look with the current colorway.

 

 

 

 

Charlotte Hornets

 

Many NBA fans wish teams would leave the pinstripes for the baseball teams, but I’m one to appreciate pinstripes when tastefully done. Larry Johnson’s Hornets took teal and pinstripes to another level.

 

 

Chicago Bulls

 

Did I mention tasteful pinstripes? Not the most famous Bulls uniform, but definitely the meanest. And isn’t that what you want from a team with a frowning bull as the logo?

 

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers

 

I might be alone on this one, but I love this jersey. It was short lived, and the Cavs decided to stay away from light blue and black from here on out, but I wish they woulda kept with it.

 

 

 

Dallas Mavericks

 

The logo and font reminds me of the Wild West, and what’s a better look for the Dallas Mavericks? I’d like to see these back as an alternate.

 

 

 

Denver Nuggets

 

All the colors of the rainbow, Denver skyline, and the outline of the Rocky Mountains, and yet it worked well as a uniform. Don’t knock it until you try it.

 

 

 

Detroit Pistons

 

Winning helps any jersey’s cause. The Pistons had some of their best years when Chauncey and Rasheed rocked these.

 

 

 

Golden State Warriors

 

Sometimes, all you really need is a clean logo that honors your city. Golden State has it.

 

 

 

 

Houston Rockets

 

This is a nice looking, clean jersey with an understated logo on the shorts. The current Rocket uniforms need to adopt some simplicity from this one.

 

 

 

Indiana Pacers

 

In my opinion, the Pacers have the association’s ugliest jerseys. At least this one doesn’t have the yellow and pinstripes.

 

 

 

LA Clippers

 

Maybe it’s the beautiful man that Bill Walton once was that made me pick this jersey, or maybe the lack of quality jerseys in the Clippers history.

 

 

 

LA Lakers

 

It’s a classic look that benefited from countless Hall of Famers.

 

 

 

 

Memphis Grizzlies

 

I don’t know what to say here. It was fun while it lasted, but please leave it in the 90’s.

 

 

 

 

Miami Heat

 

The Miami Floridians narrowly beats out the 90’s look made famous by Mourning and Hardaway. I just like the unique colors and format of this one.

 

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks

 

Possibly my favorite NBA jersey. The cream, green, baby blue and white work perfectly together, and remain understated. Just like their young team, these jerseys bring a lot of energy to the court.

 

 

 

Minnesota Timberwolves

 

I grew up a Timberwolves fan, and I’ll be the first to admit that they only have a few good unis. At least KG enjoyed his prime in this one.

 

 

 

New Orleans Pelicans

 

With not many to chose from, this away uni from the Pelicans is an easy pick.

 

 

 

 

New York Knicks

 

Another classic, clean, and crisp jersey from the league.

 

 

 

 

Oklahoma City Thunder

 

This jersey and colorway combo is almost as loud as Gary Payton. Almost.

 

 

 

 

Orlando Magic

 

The glory days with Shaq and Penny had the best jerseys, too.

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia 76ers

 

I had to go with the classic Sixers look. Stars and stripes down the sides are a nice tribute to the city where our country was born.

 

 

 

Phoenix Suns

 

I’m not sure what’s brighter, Chuck’s smile or the shooting sun across the chest.

 

 

 

 

Portland Trail Blazers

 

This Blazer alternate is a personal favorite of mine. Still worn by Portland, this is one of the last jerseys that still has a pattern across the front.

 

 

 

Sacramento Kings

 

The Kings in the early 2000’s were a scary, mean team. This dark, simple jersey embodied that personality as well.

 

 

 

San Antonio Spurs

 

There might not be a jersey that fits a team better than this one and the Spurs. It’s plain, clean, and undeniably good. Anyone who hates the Spurs knows the only reason is they aren’t their team.

 

 

 

Toronto Raptors

 

Frankly, this is an ugly jersey. But, it’s the best ugly jersey there is.

 

 

 

 

Utah Jazz

 

Easily the best Jazz logo is paired with a very unique colorway. In my book, those two usually add up to be a good combo.

 

 

 

Washington Wizards

 

Okay, I lied. Two sleeved jerseys made the list. This one has a lot going on with the bold, wrap around stripes, but I think it works well as an alternate.

 

 

 

Ryne Baerlocher