5 Best NBA jerseys for the 2019-20 season
The NBA signed an eight-year apparel deal with Nike back in 2015, and the contract came into effect ahead of the 2017-18 season. Nike's sponsorship deal marked the end of Adidas' 11-year association with the NBA, and the American sportswear giant immediately set out to shake up the state of jerseys.
While there were relatively few changes under Adidas' sponsorship, Nike has made drastic alterations to a number of home and road jerseys, and teams around the league have also sported a variety of limited edition uniforms that have focused on the history of each franchise. The Special Edition uniforms undergo design changes on a yearly basis, and Nike has produced a number of striking designs for the current season. So, with a huge number of designs to choose from, here we will take a look at the five Best NBA jerseys for the 2019-20 season.
#5 Milwaukee Bucks - Statement Edition
The Milwaukee Bucks' color scheme is among the worst in the NBA, and their jerseys are usually among the blandest designs. However, following two years of missteps by Nike, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the Milwaukee roster has an excellent jersey in the latest version of the 'Fear the Deer' uniform.
The jersey is part of Nike's 'Statement Edition' range, and the Bucks will sport the design in 16 games this season. While not the most complex design, Nike nailed it with the striping across the chest, while the additional blue line also brings much needed extra color to the uniform. The Bucks are hoping to end their wait for a title this season, and the team finally has a notable jersey fit for champions.