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Which New NBA Uniform For 2015-16 is the Best?

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The 5 Worst Playoff Collapses in NBA History
01 Apr

There are a lot of cool changes going on in the NBA these days. One of those changes is numerous teams are busting out new NBA uniforms. We showed you recently that the Cavaliers were preparing to unleash three new alternate uniforms, but they’re far from the only team preparing to don new digs for 2015-16.

The folks over at Sportsgrid recently busted out a full list of all the new custom basketball uniforms we can expect to see at some point during the new NBA season. The Milwaukee Bucks are featured with multiple new jerseys and shorts, while the New Orleans Pelicans just might take the cake in terms of most regrettable new uniform (the look n Anthony Davis’ face probably says it all).

Them or the Los Angeles Clippers, really.

But the Pellies and Clips aren’t alone. There are many highly questionable basketball uniforms gracing this list, with the new orange Oklahoma City Thunder uniforms definitely being one and the Atlanta Hawks new player-designed jerseys being another.

Check out the slideshow here and then let us know which new NBA uni’s you love or hate the most. Our personal favorite? How about any of the NBA Christmas Day uniforms? We broke those all down a while back, but several of them have a really nice, authentic and throwback feel to them. They probably own the top spot for us, even if that ends up having several of them notted up in a tie.

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NBA Uniforms Bracing For Technology Overhaul

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NBA Uniforms bracing for technology overhaul
01 Apr

The NBA as we know it could change forever. Things are fairly simple at this point when it comes to what NBA players wear. Sure, we get some cool alternate team jerseys and some players have their own shoes. Or some guys wear headbands and others have leg or arm sleeves. But accessorizing in the NBA hasn’t seen anything yet.

If recent buzz is any indication, custom basketball uniforms as we know them are about to get, well, enhanced.

Nike CEO Mark Parker reportedly spoke to NBA owners at a recent conference and detailed a plan to incorporate all types of technology in player uniforms in the near future. While that could mean various types of things depending on how wild your imagination can run, Parker specifically noted “body monitors” and “self-lacing sneakers”.

We can probably pump the “Back to the Future” breaks for the moment, but it’s clear that Nike is interested in spicing things up on the basketball court. That could potentially include enhanced shoes, jerseys and other accessories players could wear. Nike already unveiled a shoe in 2012 that could track different types of player data, and that fusion of tech and sport appears to be something one of the top apparel companies in the world isn’t interested in halting.

The news makes you wonder what we can expect on the hardwood in the not too distant future. Something tells me we’re a few years away from a hover board or x-ray vision goggles, though.

Excited about technology being incorporated more in today’s basketball games? Like things just the way they are? Comment below!

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NFL Jersey Mashups: Ranking the Top 5

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NFL Jersey Mashups
01 Apr

If you think some of the NFL uniforms you see now are sweet, you have no idea. The folks over at Bleacher Report took some time recently to merge cool NBA uniforms and NFL uniforms to create, quite arguably, the slickest custom football uniforms we have ever seen. (That’s saying a lot because at Uniform Store we have designed some awesome uniforms ourselves.)

Not only are the football uniforms they came up with probably better than the current ones their respective NFL teams don, but they just might be the coolest uniforms we’ve ever seen.

They don’t exist, of course, but we love them and thought we’d share them with you. The entire photo list in all of its awesomeness can be seen here, but we thought we’d go the extra mile and rank them, too. There are 22 in all, which combine NFL teams with their city or state’s NBA brethren. The results are amazing, and these are the five we came away liking the most:

Cleveland Cavaliers + Cleveland Browns

Maybe its because just about anything beats what the Browns have been rolling out there, you know, ALWAYS. But these NBA uniforms are all kinds of sweet. The color on color scheme is always fun, but the design makes this work, as the Cavaliers logo can be seen as a tip of the hat to the Browns’ pro basketball counterpart, or it could also still represent the city of Cleveland. From the long sword down the side of the jersey and pants, to the sharp C’s on the shoulders, to the killer gold helmet with the “C” logo, this Browns uniform blows any other rendition out of the park. The only thing that would make it better is if LeBron James was wearing it and playing tight end next Sunday. We can dream.

Golden State Warriors + Oakland Raiders

This is another cool one because it doesn’t have to necessarily pertain to just the Warriors. This would be a sweet alternate jersey to pay homage to Golden State, while the blue on gold color scheme works beautifully. It’s even better than any Warriors uniforms we’ve seen, as the logo is very retro on the helmet and fits in nicely on the jersey, as well. More importantly, this jersey is cool without looking like it’s trying too hard to be modern. It even has an old fashioned feel to it, which rounds it out and makes it one of the best NFL mashup jerseys in the list.

Milwaukee Bucks + Green Bay Packers

Perhaps I am fond of this jersey for two reasons: I’m from Wisconsin and the Packers have had the same look for what seems like forever. Green Bay’s “G” logo is a tad stale and they could probably consider working together a more interesting alternate. Taking on the look of their Milwaukee brothers wouldn’t be a bad idea, as the deer antler logo on the helmet still applies to the state of Wisconsin (there really are a ton of deer there), while the green and red combo works together nicely. It doesn’t scream “Packers” to you, but in the name of alternate football uniforms, maybe that’s a good thing.

New York Knicks + New York Giants

The Giants are another team with a tired logo and a color scheme that has lost some luster. It’s arguable if it ever had any, too, while the “logo” is just the letters N and Y. So, switching it up so a weird orange and blue uniform could really go a long way to spice things up in the Big Apple. Going full knickerbockers may not be totally ideal, but this all orange jersey actually looks fantastic, while the helmet is a cool blue with the Knicks logo piecing it all together. I love the helmet and the blue/orange, but this would be even better if they ditched the Knicks logo and kept it more basic with something more specific to New York. Still, this one is the right amount of edgy and all kinds of cool and deserves to be in this list.

Indiana Pacers + Indianapolis Colts

I know the Colts haven’t looked very good in 2015, but perhaps Indy fans would forgive them if they wore uniforms like we see in the link above. The Pacers logo looks infinitely better in these NFL uniforms, while the blue, yellow and white really makes the whole thing pop. It looks a little like the California uniform at the college football level, but I’m okay with a little resemblance. If anything, a small amount of familiarity makes it more accessible.

Okay, so we didn’t “rank” them, but can you blame us? For one, even narrowing it down to a list of five was a bit of a beating. We definitely left a few out that we liked a lot, and ranking these five killer NBA/NFL uniforms just isn’t happening. Got the ranking figured out or think we left a good one out of the top 5? Tell us in the comments below!

*photo credit – dailysnark.com

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Can the Blue Jays Still Make the 2015 World Series?

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01 Apr

The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t enjoyed the best run in the 2015 MLB playoffs. It’s always nice to get to where they’re at – a series away from the World Series. But falling into a 3-1 hole against the Kansas City Royals – a team looking to get back to their second straight World Series – was probably never part of the plan. Still, with a win on Wednesday, Toronto heads into Friday night with slim hopes of executing an improbable comeback. The question is, naturally, can they actually do it?

The short answer is probably not. It’s only been done 10 times at this stage in the playoffs, and we haven’t seen it happen since 2007. So, probable? No, absolutely not.

But it’s not impossible.

I know, you’ve got Lloyd Christmas in the back of your mind now – “so, you’re saying there’s a chance” and hey, maybe there is. There’s somewhat of a precedent here already. While 10 times isn’t an insanely large number, 10 times is still a heck of a lot more than zero times. That, and this Toronto team kind of just doesn’t die. They looked down and out earlier in these very MLB playoffs against the Texas Rangers, yet they stormed back and won that series.

Now here they are, just two more intense wins away from reaching their first World Series since 1993 (they won in 1992 and 1993). The other thing is they could have caved on Wednesday. Instead, they came out and played spirited baseball, running away with a big 7-1 win.

That brings us to the specifics. The Jays got a heck of an offense. It was already a cast full of mashers before they landed shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, but ever since bringing him in from Colorado they’ve been an unstoppable force.

But we knew that. We saw the offense before and after the trade and we’ve seen it in the playoffs, too. It’s the defense we haven’t been able to trust just yet, especially with would-be ace David Price having a less than impressive playoff career.

Price takes the mound tonight, though, and you couldn’t ask for a better scene for him to finally come through in the clutch. Toronto doesn’t get the greatest matchup on the other side with Yordano Ventura tossing strikes for the Royals, but this is set up to give the Jays a chance.

Winning game six is obviously crucial, but if Toronto can make it happen, they absolutely would have a realistic shot at pulling off just the 11th ever comeback from a 3-1 hole. They’ve felt like a team of destiny to this point (then again, so did the Cubs) and it wouldn’t really be all that surprising for them to pull off some more magic and sneak into the World Series.

It’s not logical or probable, but the possibility is there. Let’s just hope Toronto doesn’t randomly wear their cream grey alternate jerseys. They didn’t find much success in those particular custom baseball uniforms.

Think Toronto gets it done and advanced to the World Series? Tell us in the comments below!

Cavaliers Reveal Three New Uniforms For 2015-16

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Cavaliers new uniform for 2015-2016
01 Apr

The Cleveland Cavaliers would love nothing more than to go back to the NBA Finals and deliver their fan base the franchise’s first championship this season. That won’t be the only “first” of the 2015-16 NBA season for them, either.

Cleveland recently unveiled three new alternate custom basketball uniforms for the new season. The three new uniforms embody Cleveland’s history, while also mixing together different combinations to give the team a fresh but familiar look.

You can see all three Cleveland uniforms here.

The first uniform is a gold retro jersey and shorts that kick back to the 70’s. The jerseys are expected to be featured during six “Hardwood Classic Nights” and should be a fun throwback option for fans to enjoy.

Jersey number two has the look and feel of the 80’s, as the Cavs pay homage to the Back to the Future Days, just like we all have been recently. This looks is best known for the “V” resembling a hoop with a basketball hanging over it. It also has a modern feel with the bold, rich maroon coloring. This jersey is expected to be debuted in Cleveland’s home opener, where they’ll take on the Miami Heat on October 30th.

Last, but certainly not least, is the Cavs black alternate uniform, which has a sharp, jagged “C” on the chest and is all black with gold and maroon trim. It’s got an updated logo on the side of the shorts like the other new uni’s, too, and overall has a very modern feel to it. There’s very little in the throwback or retro department with this one, a style of jersey the Cavs haven’t seen since 2003.

The big issue with this one could be that it’s a sleeved jersey, which will mark the first time the Cavs will willingly do so with their own uniforms. LeBron James complained publicly a few years ago when the NBA-commissioned Christmas Day uniforms had sleeves on the jerseys. It will be interesting to see if he complains again about these black jerseys and how he performs in them.

Overall, it’s a great trio of alternate jerseys for Cleveland, who has their sights on their first ever title this year. Their normal jerseys look as strong as ever, but it’s nice for fans to get excited about three different looks for different times during the 2015-16 NBA season.

Which new Cavs uniform do you like the best? Let us know in the comments below!

Ranking the Uniforms in the 2015 MLB Playoffs

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01 Apr

The 2015 MLB playoffs aren’t going totally as planned. Some expert picks have bowed out already and the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets have to this point made quick work of the Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs. Before we know it, both could be advanced and suddenly we’re talking about the World Series.

It hasn’t happened yet, though, so there is plenty of time for another jaw-dropping performance or three, a crazy comeback or two and to take in the beautiful custom baseball uniforms these teams display on a nightly basis. Sure, these four teams are known more for their pitching and hitting at this point, but they also sport some of the best baseball uniforms in the league. At least they do sometimes.

4. Chicago Cubs

We’ve got nothing against the Cubs. Their MLB uniforms aren’t even “bad” either, they just are the worst of this crop. Call them out-dated or too old fashioned. Call them what you will, but Chicago’s uniforms just aren’t cutting it when compared to the other teams still in the race for the World Series. We like their blue jerseys, but that’s where the fondness ends. Hey, at least they’re not in our bottom five for the entire league.

3. New York Mets

New York really is only one step up above the Cubs. Maybe their players make it look better with more consistent offense, but it’s tough to deny how good the blue and orange goes together. The Mets keep their uniforms pretty classic, as well, from the white uniforms with the old school pinstripes to the solid blue jerseys with the orange striping down the middle. New York doesn’t make it into our top two, but they’re close. And what do they care? They could be moving onto the World Series!

2. Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto’s uniforms do a really good job of giving off a modern look without being too edgy or over the top. Perhaps what is best about the Blue Jays uniforms is their versatility, as their solid dark blue jerseys rock, while their soft blue alternates also look good. They even look good in white, while their alternate grey on grey look also looks sharp. The Jays may not be moving on up to the World Series this year, but they’ve looked great en route to this point and also boast one of the best logos in the league.

1. Kansas City Royals

Like pop singer Lorde says, not everyone can be royal. And none of the other MLB playoff teams can touch their jerseys, either. It’s true, as the Royals do an awesome job of looking modern and in style, yet keep a traditional look. Better yet, they carry the same killer versatility Toronto does with a strong lineup of uniforms that include a slick grey on grey alternate and a powder blue jersey. Most importantly, their solid color scheme is what keeps it all together, while the simple yet sophisticated lettering of the cursive “Royals”, plus their cool “KC” logo gives them one of the better overall looks across the league. It’s probably not much of a coincidence that they top our list and could be headed to the World Series, either. Heck, maybe they’ll just go win it all.

Which MLB playoff team do you think have the best uniforms? Tell us in the comments below!

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Bills Wear Blue on Blue Uniforms in Week 6 Loss

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01 Apr

The Buffalo Bills had a rough week six. Starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor sat out with a knee sprain, wide receiver Sammy Watkins suffered a foot injury and the Bills fell at home to the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals, 34-21.

To make matters worse, Buffalo got ripped up in the media for their custom football uniforms they chose to wear this past weekend. The team rolled with the “blue on blue” uniform, with blue jerseys and blue pants. Generally the team will wear blue jerseys, but rarely blue all around. In fact, the Bills donned the all blue look for just the second time ever this past week, as they debuted the new look for the first time just last season.

For The Win’s take suggest they never should have tried the all blue scheme out, to begin with. Chris Chase voiced his very strong stance on the all blue uni’s, suggesting that Bills uniforms typically look pretty good, but in this case, it’s a big miss for Buffalo.

Chase broke it down through an entire feature length article, but you can probably get the jist in this quote alone:

“They look like every second-grader’s favorite crayon, the one that gets worn down to a nub far too early and you’re stuck having to use other, darker- and lighter-hued blues the rest of the school year. Papa Smurf thinks it’s too blue.”

Yikes. Chris Chase doesn’t like the Bills alternate uniforms. That much, we’re sure of.

The problem is, I don’t see what the issue is. Buffalo rolls with blue jerseys already and the solid, same color approach is one numerous teams take with their alternate jerseys – quite often, I might add. And while it’s possible it’s not the desired shade of blue for everyone out there, I don’t know if it deserved a tongue lashing, such as the one Chase dishes out.

Truth be told, Buffalo’s blue on blue jerseys aren’t half bad. It’s unfortunate that they couldn’t help the Bills get a win, but the uniforms probably didn’t deserve the negative attention they ended up getting.

Think the Bills all blue uniforms got too much criticism? Did you even like them? Tell us in the comments below!

Packers Bust Out Acme Uniforms, Stay Undefeated

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01 Apr

The Green Bay Packers are no stranger to winning in style. They’ve done it a few times already en route to a perfect start in 2015, and this past Sunday that made sure they were looking good in a tight 27-20 win over the San Diego Chargers.

Green Bay’s success while donning throwback-type uniforms is worth noting, as is their hot 6-0 run to get this year going. They looked especially good in their custom football uniforms this week, which were technically an homage to the uniforms they wore back in Brett Favre’s time in 1994. Green Bay as quite successful that time around, as the Packers stomped all over the rival Bears in one meeting.

Years later the green and gold would pay respects to the old Green Bay uniforms from 1929, where they used brown helmets and had their numbers inserted into tiny circles on the chest of their jersey.

No matter the throwback, the Packers uniforms all looked good and the other key aspect as Green Bay found a way to have success with them for the most part.

A true throwback would have Green Bay sporting the “Acme Packers” across the front of their blue jersey with long sleeves and old school brown pants. We know that won’t ever happen thanks to NFL and Nike regulations, but it’s still fun to point out. The old leather helmets are gone for good, too.

Even so, Green Bay enjoys going back to various types of throwback uniforms, and why shouldn’t they? It’s fun for the team and fans, but most importantly, the team plays well when they do it. Green Bay’s blue jersey with either the brown or yellow helmets has translated to an impressive 5-0 run, while the team gets to take advantage of the league’s “third jersey” initiative this year.

The third jersey allows every NFL team to decide what to wear as an alternate, and the Packers have decided a throwback variation is their jersey for 2015. Packers fans can brace for it again at some point in 2015, especially since the Pack play on Thursday Night Football two times this year, and all TNF games permit both competing teams to wear any color jersey they wish.

Love or hate Green Bay’s alternate jersey this year? Let us know in the comments below!

Who Will Win the 2015 MLB World Series?

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01 Apr

Predictions can be a real pain. The actual act of predicting isn’t. But looking back and seeing where you went wrong, now that can be a bummer. Take our 2015 MLB playoff calls, for example. We’re now just one full round away from this year’s World Series and just one of our picks remain alive. The Mets.

Hey, a 50% ratio isn’t bad, and neither is getting 7 out of 8 divisional round teams right. For that, we deserve some minor recognition.

Eh, maybe not. The point is, it wasn’t easy to get that many calls right, yet here we are, a round away from the final series, and we very well could still miss completely.

Our prediction was the Mets winning it all by sending the Astros home. New York is still in the mix, but they first have to take down the upstar Chicago Cubs. And if they can get past them and reach the World Series, either the Toronto Blue Jays or Kansas City Royals could be one heck of an out.

Do-overs can be a ton of fun, and while we’ll stick to our guns with the Mets on the one side, we get a chance to make the call on the other. Kansas City already has the early 1-0 lead in this series, and even though it might look like the safe or easy call, we have to side with them to get back to the World Series for the second year in a row.

Kansas City has unfinished business on the brain, and we can’t help but buy into that notion. Maybe it’s that they have more experience or we just don’t trust Toronto’s pitching. Or perhaps its that Toronto has one of the worst-performing custom baseball uniforms around. Call it a gut feeling, but any way you shake it, we like the Royals to sneak past the Jays to get into the World Series again.

That being said, we still like the Mets more than anyone. That was the case a month ago, and that’s the case again today.

Think we had it right all along and the Mets will win the World Series? Like the Jays, Royals or Cubs better? Tell us in the comments below!

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Spurs Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms

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Spurs new black alternate uniforms
01 Apr

The San Antonio Spurs knew they needed to make some changes going into the 2015-16 NBA season. They were one and done in the playoffs last year, and they either needed to start over with a youth movement or re-tool their championship roster.

That led to two massive signings this summer, as the Spurs landed stud big man LaMarcus Aldridge, as well as savvy veteran forward David West. While San Antonio added some serious muscle down low to help their title odds, their two freshly signed players aren’t the only new thing in town.

On Thursday they Spurs unleashed their new “Black Signature Spur” jersey, which is an all black version of their all gray custom basketball uniforms. It gives them a sharp, edgy look for a team that got stronger and deeper in the paint. It also gives them a solid four Spurs uniforms to use during the new season as they try to return to the NBA Finals after a one-year hiatus.

San Antonio fans can expect to see the new all black Spurs jerseys rather quickly, as they’re supposed to don them for their homer opener on October 30th.

Which Spurs uniforms are best? The all greys, all white, traditional black or the new black alternates? Let us know in the comments below!