NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and his crew at the league office pulled another fast one, rolling out “Specter” edition uniforms for eight franchises this season, including the Boston Celtics. And let me tell you, when I first saw what the Celtics are being forced to wear, I almost spiked my phone into oblivion. This isn’t just a bad jersey, it’s a flat-out disgusting piece of moneygrabbing slop that absolutely should not have seen the light of day.
These ‘Specter’ Uniforms Are an Absolute Joke
I’m a traditionalist through and through, so maybe I’ve got some bias, but home teams should always be in white, and road teams can rock their colorful uniforms. That said, even my traditionalist heart can agree these “Specter” editions are beyond the pale. The design, which apparently aims for a “Northern Lights-esque” vibe, just doesn’t work. It’s clunky, it’s messy, and honestly, it looks ridiculous. And don’t even get me started on the “Boston” text across the chest. It’s so small you might not even notice it, which just adds to the overall trainwreck of a uniform. Who are these things even for? I’m betting the other seven fanbases dealing with this “Specter” series are asking the exact same question.
The League’s Excuse Versus What Fans Actually Want
The Celtics aren’t alone in this uniform nightmare. The New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors will all be sporting a similar monstrosity this season. Ironically, the NBA chose its eight oldest franchises for this “Specter” series. The league’s official release tried to spin it, claiming these uniforms “open a new chapter” in team identity and feature “details inspired by the franchises’ history, city heritage and fan culture.” Are you kidding me? If you want to honor history, how about whipping up some cool throwback jerseys? The Celtics have busted out throwbacks in the past, even though their uniforms haven’t changed much in 80 years. That’s how you pay respect to history and give the fans something awesome. Not with this nonsense.
Every single post I’ve seen about these jerseys has been negative, and it’s no surprise. Fans are clearly not buying into whatever “new chapter” the league thinks it’s writing. Here’s hoping the overwhelming backlash makes the league rethink these “Specter” editions before they try to force any more of this on the fans we know and love.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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