The NBA and Nike announced new "Specter" uniforms for eight of the league's oldest franchises at a Brooklyn event Wednesday night. The Knicks, Celtics, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors, Pistons, Hawks and Kings will wear the new uniforms this season.
The uniforms include details inspired by each franchise's history, city heritage and fan culture, according to a news release. They were created specifically for squads with roots dating back to the league's earliest years.
New York, Golden State and Boston are the league's oldest franchises, all founded ahead of the 1946-47 season. The Kings, Lakers and Pistons followed in 1948-49 before the 76ers and Hawks were created a season later. Those franchises have combined for 53 of the NBA's 84 total titles.
The Specter uniform announcement came in conjunction with a new standard issue collection being unveiled with hoodies, pants, T-shirts and shorts. It introduces a new design meant to "revolutionize the look of the NBA for the next generation." All 30 teams will wear the new on-court apparel during warmups, practice and road trips as part of the league's latest core look throughout the upcoming season.
The Specter uniforms are set to be added to the eight teams' closets, which also include Association, Icon, Classic, Statement and City editions. Each respective team did not share when it expects to wear the new uniforms.
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