Question for Tim or anyone that knows: Will the Rockets be wearing their throwback jerseys anytime this season? Didn't I hear something about JVG not letting our players wear throwbacks?
the NBA lists the teams participating in the "Hardwood Classics Nights" here: http://www.nba.com/history/classics_031120.html it's really too bad. our old ketchup-and-mustard unis are a real throwback to and "uglier" time. personally, i think if we "throwback" next year we should go with the green and gold San Diego unis for a change. Begins with Thanksgiving doubleheader on TNT Teams Celebrate Their Past With Hardwood Classics Nights E-mail photo | Buy photos Enjoy a photo gallery of NBA players in last season's Hardwood Classics games. Rocky Widner NBAE/Getty Images NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- The NBA and its teams will celebrate the past with a series of retro games entitled NBA Hardwood Classics Nights. As part of NBA Hardwood Classics Nights, 12 teams will honor their history by commemorating franchise milestones, anniversaries, and legendary teams and players with retro uniforms, special ceremonies, in-arena entertainment and promotions. The first NBA Hardwood Classics games will take place on Thanksgiving Night with a doubleheader on TNT starting at 8 p.m. ET with the Indiana Pacers hosting the New York Knicks, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers hosting the New Jersey Nets. This is the third consecutive season that NBA teams have recognized their past with a themed night. During the 2001-02 season, the Los Angeles Lakers honored their Minneapolis roots with a special ceremony, banner unveiling, attendance by Minneapolis legends including George Mikan and retro uniforms. Last season, eight teams hosted NBA Hardwood Classics Nights games. During the 2003-04 regular NBA season, the following 12 teams will participate in Hardwood Classic Nights: Indiana Pacers Who? Indiana Pacers Celebrating? 30th anniversary of ABA title Uniform? 1972-73 home white First game? Nov. 27 (TNT) Uniform history Los Angeles Clippers Who? Los Angeles Clippers Celebrating? 25 years in California Uniform? 1978-79 home white First game? Nov. 27 (TNT) Uniform history Golden State Warriors Who? Golden State Warriors Celebrating? 40th anniversary in Bay Area Uniform? 1966-67 home gold First game? Dec. 6 Uniform history Atlanta Hawks Who? Atlanta Hawks Celebrating? 35th anniversary Uniform? 1971-72 home green First game? Dec. 12 Uniform history San Antonio Spurs Who? San Antonio Spurs Celebrating? 30th anniversary Uniform? 1973-74 home silver First game? Dec. 13 Uniform history Los Angeles Lakers Who? Los Angeles Lakers Celebrating? First teams in Los Angeles Uniform? 1965-66 road blue First game? Dec. 23 Uniform history Orlando Magic Who? Orlando Magic Celebrating? 15th anniversary Uniform? 1988-89 road bl First game? Dec. 25 (ESPN) Uniform history Seattle SuperSonics Who? Seattle SuperSonics Celebrating? 35th anniversary Uniform? 1969-70 home gold First game? Jan. 13 Uniform history Utah Jazz Who? Utah Jazz Celebrating? 25th anniversary in Utah Uniform? 1979-80 home white First game? Jan. 15 Uniform history Chicago Bulls Who? Chicago Bulls Celebrating? History of the Bulls Uniform? 1984-85 road red First game? Jan. 27 Philadelphia 76ers Who? Philadelphia 76ers Celebrating? 40th anniversary Uniform? 1965-66 home blue, white First game? Feb. 5 (TNT) Sacramento Kings Who? Sacramento Kings Celebrating? Tiny Archibald tribute Uniform? 1975-76 home white First game? Feb. 6 (ESPN)
Too bad, our throwbacks were the best looking ones last season. Anyways, finishline.com has our Nike Swingman Jerseys on sale, from $70 to $49, I just ordered one. The Nike Swingman look a whole lot better than Reebok, the stuff is actually embroided.
We're not doing any throwback nights this year -- getting the new uniform out has been a big enough challenge to take on. I just had a conversation with the league Monday about doing throwback games next season, though. Nothing is final yet, but we're leaning towards doing a few. One of the big issues, though, is that Reebok can only handle a certain number of teams per year -- and everybody wants into the program. Tim
Thanks Tim. Speaking of Reebok, most of the new rockets jerseys I've seen in the mall are made by them. Can you explain to me the reason why I've seen Nike rockets jersey's also?
Thanks for the update Tim. I hope ya'll market them a lot more next season, we have one of the best throwbacks in the league and they could be huge sellers. I was in a Austin Mall today and they had throwbacks like crazy, sure would be nice to see some beautiful red and yellow.
Does anyone know the rules for having an alternate jersey? I would love to see the Rockets have an alternate jersey. I hope we do get the Throwback thing next season
The Rockets should get an alternate silver/red road jersey. The Maverick's alternate was ugly, it looked like they were wearing trashbags.
A team is eligible to have an alternative road jersey (the "third jersey") in the second year after a uniform change. I believe you are limited to wearing the third jersey 4 times a year, but I'd have to check the operations manual to see if I remember the limit correctly. A new rule this year is that a team can elect to wear it's road jersey at home up to four times a year. That rule I know by heart, because we were one of the teams requesting it. As for retro jerseys -- there's production capacity for roughly 8-9 teams a year, and the league makes a decision on which teams get to do retro in March. We've applied for next year. As for us, we'll probably be doing it the third year. Reebok is still catching up to production demand on the current uniforms. Tim
that doesn't sound right Tim, New Jersey seem to alternate between there Grey and Blue away uniforms whenever they like
