Fans fordern nach Enthüllung der Classic Edition 2026/27 mehr ABA-Throwback-Trikots
Following the official unveiling of 2026-27 Classic Edition uniforms by the four surviving ABA franchises, the Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and San Antonio Spurs, fan excitement has prompted calls for the league to dig even deeper into ABA history.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1976 ABA-NBA merger, the four newly revealed throwback uniforms have been widely praised for their retro aesthetics and matching court designs.
Concept Mockups Highlight Untapped ABA Heritage
Popular basketball community page HoopGrids highlighted the strong appetite for more retro designs by sharing mockups superimposing defunct ABA identities onto modern NBA jerseys. The concepts show a blue and green San Diego Sails uniform, a navy New Orleans Buccaneers jersey complete with classic script lettering adapted to the Pelicans' current template, and a cardinal red Carolina Cougars uniform featuring Charlotte's Jordan Brand logo and jersey sponsor patch.
Nike NBA Classic Edition Jerseys
While the official 2026-27 Classic Edition program focuses exclusively on the four surviving merger franchises, celebrating defunct ABA clubs has a proven track record in the league. During previous Hardwood Classics campaigns, teams such as the Charlotte Bobcats, New Orleans Hornets, Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves wore throwback uniforms honoring the Cougars, Buccaneers, Floridians, Sounds, and Muskies, respectively.
