Ranking the top 10 defensive jerseys in NBA history

Today’s NBA fans are almost spoiled for choice with teams constantly updating their jerseys.

With several new home and away color sports teams, while giving fans a taste of nostalgia bringing back some of the most loved old jerseys… That got us thinking, What other classic theme would we like to see again on the court in the NBA?

As the NBA celebrates its second annual #NBAJerseyDay on December 14, here are the top 10 offensive jerseys to make a comeback.

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1. Philadelphia’s 76ers Street – 1997-2009

After years of not wearing a black uniform, the 76ers’ 2020-21 City Editions are back in color, paying homage to Boathouse Row’s iconic setting.

Ben Simmons helped design the new uniform, with the Aussie point guard pushing to bring back Allen Iverson-era yarns. “I brought home the black jersey myself,” Ben Simmons told ESPN last year.

Iverson rocked the 76ers’ black jersey as he lifted the 2001 Player of the Year award, only adding to the nostalgia.

2. Orlando Magic – Bring back the headbands

The Magic jerseys have been underwhelmed in recent years, while they sit on a goldmine of comebacks in the famous ’90s jerseys.

Instantly bringing back vibes from the heyday of Penny Hardaway and Shaquille O’Neal, these white, black or blue headbands are a must for Magic fans.

3. Chicago Bulls review cursive

Although the Bulls have never won a championship in these uniforms, they have maintained their iconic status, symbolizing the beginning of the Michael Jordan era in 1984.

Has anyone ever looked cooler than MJ in this t-shirt with two gold chains during the 1985 Slam Dunk Competition? I do not think so.

They brought back a version of these this year, just as a temporary workaround, but we’d love to see them make it permanent.

4. Toronto Raptors – Dino . Uniform

The Raptors brought these back in 2019-20 to celebrate the team’s 25th anniversary, but go ahead and do it again.

Once upon a time, these cartoon uniforms have aged gracefully, now becoming a must-have for Raptors fans.

5. Phoenix Suns ’90s Theme

I need to see Devin Booker drop 40 pieces of these units.

End of story.

6. Warriors x Run TMC

We’ve seen the Warriors throw it back to the ‘We Believe’ era, now it’s time to bring back the TMC chains. Steph Curry pulled up from halfway at Chase Center in these units just made sense.

Let’s bring back the ‘C’ on the chest while we’re at it.

7. Detroit Pistons – Engine City

Detroit has relied on the Car City moniker on their jerseys in recent years, but nothing beats the original uniform from the Grant Hill era.

These jerseys come in white and fiery red, but the teal blue version takes the cake.

8. Atlanta Hawks – Bring back the Big Hawk

I’m showing an absurd love of cartoony ’90s jerseys, but this is by far the best jersey the Hawks have ever made.

The Hawks are rocking one version of this as their City Edition jersey this year, but like I said for the Bulls cursive jersey, make it permanent.

9. San Antonio Spurs – Pay your respects to Iceman

Spurs have gone in the opposite direction with their City Edition uniforms in recent years, bringing back the bright colors of their Fiesta jersey.

The simplicity of these 1980 George Gervin era sequences must go back to some point!

10. Miami Heat – Another 90’s Return

The Miami Heat have had some of the best alternative jerseys in recent years with their ‘Vice City’ colors, but the retro 1995-96 reds may be the only ones in their back catalog that feature can be placed on top of them.