BOSTON CELTICSĬurrent Player: With Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett gone, the Celtics’ best and longest-tenured player is Rajon Rondo. Retro Player: There aren’t many better jerseys than the Hawks’ late-1980s/early-1990s getup, and the defining player from that era was Dominique Wilkins. Luckily, they wore a throwback a couple of times last season to their mid-’90s, Dikembe Mutombo-era “giant cartoon bird” jerseys. Odds are, any Hawks jersey in the current style is going to end up taking up space in your closet. They’re not bad by any means, but they’re decidedly middle of the pack. Style: The problem with committing to a current player is that most of the Hawks’ jerseys are kind of boring. Wearing a Horford jersey says, “I’m an enlightened NBA fan.” Of those, Horford is the best pick - he’s perennially underrated by everyone except Hawks fans and League Pass junkies, but he’s one of the best big men in the league. The only players signed long-term are Al Horford, Jeff Teague and Kyle Korver.
They traded Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams last summer and let Josh Smith walk in free agency this year.
ATLANTA HAWKSĬurrent Player: The Hawks have nearly completed the process of turning over their entire roster since Danny Ferry took over as GM in 2012. Trying to pick out a player on the current roster? On the fence about whether to get it in home, away or an alternate style? Want to get a throwback but need help deciding what’s too obvious and what’s too kitsch-y? We’re here to help. No matter what team you root for, we’ve got you covered. With that in mind, this is a comprehensive guide to all NBA jersey-buying options. But a well-chosen jersey can be worn with pride and garner the eternal admiration of your peers. The cheaper replicas look tacky and the authentics are outrageously expensive. You have to get the “swingman” option, which is usually around $90. Because jerseys are sleeveless (for now), you can’t wear them in public in most circumstances, unless you have a shirt under them. Purchasing an NBA jersey is a major statement and a serious commitment of resources and fashion choices. Buying gear to support your favorite team is a yearly tradition for many NBA fans, but you can’t just buy anything. With the NBA season just around the corner, it’s time to start gearing up, figuratively and literally.