The Friday Five

Back To The Future Part IV: Not as Good as Parts I or II, but Better than III

So as usual, the Rookie Photo shoot has caused the premature release of yet another new jersey, this year, the Philadelphia 76ers new digs. Fundamentally, it is a nice design, with a definite sense of going retro. However, the shiny blue trimming on the shoulders almost make it feel too modern for mine. I am still a bit undecided on the lack of an outline on the word mark or number, might have to see how the home jerseys look.

I suppose that I am in the minority is thinking that it is actually a fairly poor change, with the intention to be going back to their roots, as seen in their logo change, which also ended up being a complete bastardisation, putting it in that rectangle and all.

So this got me thinking, what are the five worst jersey changes or worst jerseys in general of all time? (Newest jerseys are on the right). If you want clearer images of the whole jersey sets, head over to Chris Creamer's Sports Logos.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers (Switch occurring in 1994)


2. Detroit Pistons (Switch occurring in 1995)


3. Houston Rockets (Switch occurring in 1995)


4. Orlando Magic (Switch occurring 1998)


5. New Jersey Nets (Switch occurring in 1990)


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The Fr...No Wait This Is Better

I don't care that Rashard Lewis was suspended for 10 games, well I do care, and will probably right about it another time. Its just unfortunate that Nike released this new ad campagin the same day that Lewis' suspension was released. Ladies and Gentlemen, be prepared to be HYPERIZED!

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The Denver McNuggets

B-B-B-B-Big Mac Meal Thanks.

As I wrote about briefly in my last entry, the NBA has lightened its stance on advertising on jerseys, allowing teams to place sponsor material on practice jerseys. So of course this has opened a realm of potentially hilarious sponsorship deals for teams to take on. New Jersey could be sponsored by their owner's very own record label. Boston Celtics form a deal with Guinness? The Orlando Magic could be sponsored by Disney! Hell, the New York Knicks? How about the Make A Wish Foundation?

I don't think it will just stop at team sponsorship either. I have no doubt that many players will sign lucrative individual sponsorship deals, sporting logos and mottoes on their own jerseys.

Chris Bosh could continue to show his love for Twitter.

Brian Scalabrine should sign a deal with the new season of Scrubs (which is going to be awful D=)

Robert Swift could promote safe sex.

New York's Al Harrington should strike a partnership with Al Harrington to sell Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men.

Oh and one closing thing. I would like to thank the Boston Celtics for signing Shelden Williams so I could pull out this gem. This is an exclusive photo into the physical that Celtics management put Williams through.


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