NBA teams unveil Nike 'Statement' edition uniforms

The Statement Edition uniform sets the tone for big games or rivalries and is inspired by the team's desire to make a bold statement every time they step on the court. For each team, the aesthetic expresses the specific spirit of the current roster.

For example, teams such as Boston, Chicago and Cleveland chose black bases — to convey a sense of strength and power — for their Statement Edition look. Each has team-specific detailing; Chicago's pays homage to its historic use of pinstripes, while Cleveland's displays the franchise's secondary logo. The latter conceit also follows in Milwaukee's Statement Edition uniform, where the team's powerful new Buck logo is front and center. Meanwhile, plays on heritage are evident in Denver (where the city's famous mile-high altitude is viewed as an advantage) and Philadelphia (where the team's Sixers script is emblazoned in white). 

Perhaps the strongest declaration is made by the champs, the Golden State Warriors, as the franchise pays respect to the culture and legacy of its hometown: Oakland. Flipping an iconic graphic, the Warriors Statement Edition uniform reads "The Town" above a new team crest, which employs Oakland's family Oaktree (a design found on street signs and sourced by the team through Oakland's city government). 

The Nike NBA Statement Edition uniform will be available November 20 on nike.com/nba.

OKC. Big & Bold. Sunset on Navy. Get ready #LoudCity. Here's our 3rd uni for 17-18. Statement Edition. #NikexNBApic.twitter.com/WSml7UegVT

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) September 16, 2017

EYES EMOJI » https://t.co/iP0szWrn7x#NBAxNikepic.twitter.com/pnoZrPX5Vr

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 16, 2017

Introducing our Nike Statement Edition black uniform, to forever represent the greatest game in Cavs hoops history → https://t.co/P5O471fchspic.twitter.com/Sx0jZJbcqr

— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) September 16, 2017

Ready to make a Statement. #NIKExNBA#NewEraNewThreadspic.twitter.com/DuaiqtnraN

— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) September 16, 2017

Town business. #DubNation#NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/uGUI46pKvT

— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) September 16, 2017

Jazz Gold x Statement Edition

???? https://t.co/N7gYFsC0Mjpic.twitter.com/wC1TqmbnwQ

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) September 16, 2017

The unveil. Introducing the Statement Edition. #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/lhcE0TBmbd

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) September 16, 2017

Alternative Court ✔︎
Matching Statement Uniforms ✔︎✔︎#NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/G4AGH0Xsru

— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 16, 2017

The full look.

See all the new jerseys for this season at https://t.co/kgnN6cTzg7pic.twitter.com/GdBsuHYeKY

— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) September 16, 2017

The Statement Edition. ????#NIKExNBA | https://t.co/03wev3Y36P#DCFamilypic.twitter.com/CvtYwYkUXn

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) September 16, 2017

Set the tone. Make a statement. ✔️

Feat. @Ebled2

➡️ https://t.co/OI3mE6mPOLpic.twitter.com/cBqKmXvNyn

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 16, 2017

IT'S HERE ????

Your first official look at our new Statement Edition uniform. #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/BStBTmFwi9

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 16, 2017

Statement.#WeTheNorth | #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/Yamw8iCVpG

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 16, 2017

THEY'RE HERE ???? Introducing the NEW #NIKExNBA Statement Uniform. #BuzzCitypic.twitter.com/f7RbdDsHoI

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 16, 2017

The Statement uniform is here. #NikexNBApic.twitter.com/DmRd5VpSLb

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) September 16, 2017

Our Statement Edition unis will continue to showcase our Beale Street Blue. #NIKExNBA

➡️: https://t.co/VmG4BP29ZUpic.twitter.com/OuW8XVIgSN

— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) September 16, 2017

Introducing the Statement Edition. #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/whdAkA9lGk

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) September 16, 2017

Rip City Red.

Details » https://t.co/D7WAmSRsG3pic.twitter.com/F6YYsxTbts

— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) September 16, 2017

???? B K L Y N ???? pic.twitter.com/sCojDRWQ87

— BKLYN Nets (@BrooklynNets) September 16, 2017

New ???? #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/JytHVmLVhh

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 16, 2017

Bucks Statement Edition Uniform: https://t.co/a1jvJlXnz4#NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/FsggCwb91u

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 16, 2017

Ready to make a STATEMENT. #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/EkLxIiwgeE

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 16, 2017

Peep it. For the first time, our Statement Jersey with @SharecareInc patch!#NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/BNjP0WxTcH

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) September 16, 2017

#NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/rAQUWLrtAK

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) September 16, 2017

Looking good @denzelvalentine! #NIKExNBApic.twitter.com/3qW4XW1gyQ

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) September 16, 2017