Exclusive Breaking: Blazers to preview two of the new Nike uniforms this weekend

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  1. Natebishop3

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    I like when the league used to allow teams to use different manufacturers. That was back when there was a lot of variety.
     
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    I was standing next to BonesJones when they unveiled the new jerseys. Overheard some people talking, they were liking Bone's RipCityTwo jersey more than the Blazer jerseys. Then we went to see if he could get in the 3pt shooting contest and the at the signup booth absolutely LOVED the RC2 jersey, was asking Bones where he got it.
     
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    http://www.nba.com/blazers/forwardc...association-and-icon-nike-jerseys-next-season


    “I think fans, by and large for the most part, wanted us to move away from italics,” said Hankins. “It seemed to place us in a certain creative timeline that we were no longer in. That was the one that was really loud and clear.”

    As for the red, black and grey sash, the team strongly considered removing it from the new uniforms all together, but once again, fan feedback greatly informed the decision to keep the stripes. The width of the sash has been narrowed to match with the stripes on the side of the shorts, but it’s still there.

    The new Nike “Association” and “Icon” editions will be available at retail starting at the end of September and will be significantly less expensive than the previous adidas authentic jerseys.
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    I would have been surprised to see the sash removed. Significantly less expensive? That's odd to hear.
     
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    I guess that means we aren't trading away either of them this offseason.
     
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    So Lillard for Kyrie?
     
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    I like the uniforms. Would have changed some things, but as for recent changes....broadcast crew, arena name change, etc....these are fine
     
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    Boring typeface is boring.
    Kinda weird that the banding on the arm holes only goes 3/4 around.
    Otherwise, they're fine. Certainly nowhere close to being the best, but also not the worst.
     
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    Interesting that we don't have a sponsor yet on our uniforms. Or are they waiting to reveal that later? I bet there will be one by the start of the season.
     
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    Significantly less expensive is the only good thing about these new jerseys. Although what that means....who knows. Adidas Swingman jerseys were $110, which is pretty ridiculous. If they can cut that down to $60 I think that would be a fair price.
     
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    I'm glad there are only minor changes. I like them. Looking forward to seeing the other two that have more drastic changes.
     
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    When are these available for purchase?
     
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    I actually know a little about this.

    It's a silicon forest based company.

    They approached the Blazers.

    Blazers mocked up a sponsor patch.

    Now it's up to the company's board to give the thumbs up or down.
     
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    Like this?

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    For real? That's cool. Do you know which company it is exactly?

    Is it Intel? HP?
     
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    Intel and HP are not based here, they only have facilities here.
     
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    The 18s on the back look terrible. Different heights and crooked as shit.
     
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    Huh.
    Laika would be my first choice.
    Airbnb seems like an obvious option.
    Probably something like Genentech or Biotronik.
    Those are the only ones I can think of that would be big enough to afford the marketing cost.
    Oh - I know! McAfee! If he doesn't get the patch will he eat his own dick? Self-eating/sucking sure has been in the news lately...
     
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    They were actually thinking of removing the sash all together? Good Lord, that thought should've never entered anyone's mind. The stripes are synonymous with the Trail Blazers.

    My thoughts on the actual jerseys:

    Good: KEPT THE STRIPES, Rip City word mark on the shorts is a nice touch
    Bad: Why is there still silver/grey anywhere near the team's color palette? Get it the fuck outta here. The team/city name on the front feels lonely. There's a color stroke around the numbers but not on the team/city name. Red should be our primary color and the team/city name should've been red. No stripes on the shorts is way too vanilla for my liking. Lastly, v-neck? Bleh.

    Bottom Line: Just wear these
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