PHOTOS: Pro Jackets in Classic NBA Uniforms

May 21, 2020

PHOTOS: Pro Jackets in Classic NBA Uniforms

ESPN experts ranked the top uniforms in NBA history, many of them were worn by former Jackets

In the midst of the NBA’s 74th season — currently on hold — ESPN’s experts ranked the 74 greatest in five different categories. For the purposes of this exercise, they considered a team’s jersey set (home, road, alternate) a single entity, unless the styles differed in ways more significant than a color swap.

The Utah Jazz’ “Red Rocks” uniforms, worn during the time Derrick Favors played for the Jazz (see photo below), are rated No. 53. Minnesota’s “Purple Rain” uniforms, worn by Josh Okogie, are rated No. 42. The Brooklyn Nets current black and white uniforms, worn by Thaddeus Young, Iman Shumpert and Jarrett Jack, come in at No. 69. Miami’s “Back to Black” uniforms, worn by Chris Bosh from 2012-14, rank No. 34. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ “Blue CAVS” uniforms (1987-89), worn by Mark Price, are No. 31. The Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys Blue” uniforms, worn by John Salley, are No. 16. The L.A. Lakers “Showtime Gold” uniforms were voted No. 1.

Following is a photo gallery of former Yellow Jackets in the NBA wearing many of these uniforms.

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 4: Derrick Favors #15 of the Utah Jazz shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2018 at the Vivint Smart Home Arena Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Derrick Favors in the Utah Jazz’ “Red Rocks”

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TORONTO, CANADA - FEBRUARY 2: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Chicago Bulls handles the ball against the Toronto Raptors on February 3, 2020 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thaddeus Young in Chicago Bulls’ black with pinstripes

SEATTLE - MARCH 26: Jon Barry #20 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against the Seattle Sonics during the game at the Key Arena on March 26, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 102-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jeff Reinking/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jon Barry in Denver Nuggets “Blue Dazzle”

MIAMI - MARCH 2: Dion Glover #22 of the Toronto Raptors drives the ball to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on March 2, 2004 in Miami, Florida. The Raptors won 89-86. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dion Glover in Toronto Raptors’ black and purple

Duane Ferrell in Atlanta Hawks’ “Pac-Man” red

Matt Geiger in Philadelphia 76ers “2000s dazzle”

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Tom Hammonds in Washington Bullets’ red, white and blue

SALT LAKE CITY - DECEMBER 1: Matt Harpring #15 of the Utah Jazz dribbles in NBA action against the New Jersey Nets at the Delta Center December 1, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo By Kent Horner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Matt Harpring in Utah Jazz’ “Purple Mountains”

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 19: Jarrett Jack #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against Pat Burke #11 of the Phoenix Suns during a game at The Rose Garden on April 19, 2006 in Portland, Oregon. The Suns won 106-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jarrett Jack in Portland Trail Blazers’ “uppercase BLAZERS”

Malcolm Mackey in Phoenix Suns’ “90s black”

HOUSTON - JANUARY 5: Stephon Marbury #3 of the New York Knicks moves the ball up court during the game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on January 5, 2008 in Houston, Texas. The Rockets won 103-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images)

Stephon Marbury in New York Knicks’ “black accents”

CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 18: Travis Best #3 of the Dallas Mavericks drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the game at Gund Arena on February 18, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Mavericks won 114-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Travis Best in Dallas Mavericks’ “modern navy”

Craig Neal in Portland Trail Blazers’ “lowercase blazers”

Mark Price in Cleveland Cavaliers’ “blue CAVS”

John Salley in Los Angeles Lakers’ “Showtime Gold”

Dennis Scott in Orlando Magic’s “Electric blue”

John Salley in Detroit Pistons’ “Bad Boys blue”

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 6: Iman Shumpert #10 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on December 6, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Iman Shumpert in Brooklyn Nets’ “Black and white”

Brook Steppe in Kansas City Kings’ “Baby blue”

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Thaddeus Young #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against the Washington Wizards at the Verizon Center on April 12, 2013 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)

Thaddeus Young in Philadelphia 76ers’ “classic red”

Fred Vinson in Seattle Supersonics’ “Space needle”

Kenny Anderson in Boston Celtics’ “classic green”

Tom Hammonds in Minnesota Timberwolves’ “black with tree trim”

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 16: Jarrett Jack #2 of the Golden State Warriors advances the ball against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Six of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs on May 16, 2013 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jarrett Jack in Golden State Warriors’ “modern”

Thaddeus Young in Chicago Bulls’ “road red”