Between players forming super teams, in-season tournaments, and guys making vague posts about each other on social media for attention, I sometimes have to wonder if these are modern-day gladiators or if they're gearing up to make an appearance on "Real Housewives."Another thing about the Association that really grinds my gears is the staggering number of "alternate jerseys" they seem to barf out every year.I'm all for having a few different uniform combos to choose from, but the NBA seems to have taken one look at the Oregon Ducks' football team and said, "hold my beer."Oregon’s Davon Benjamin and Brandon Finney Jr.celebrate after a play during a college football game against Boise State at Autzen Stadium on Sept.
5, 2026, in Eugene, Oregon.(Al Sermeno/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)You've got throwback jerseys, "City Edition" jerseys, "Statement Edition" jerseys, and a bunch of others to choose from that would make a costume director on the set of a chick flick blush.NEW YORK ISLANDERS PICK THEIR TOP 8 FAN-DESIGNED JERSEYS AND SOCIAL MEDIA HATES THEM ALLThat hasn't changed this season, either, as Nike decided to throw their hat in the ring and design a set of NBA jerseys deemed the "Spectre Edition" uniforms.These are alternate jerseys for eight of the oldest teams in the league, and I can promise you that nothing will prepare you for how awful these look.I say this without the slightest hint of hyperbole.
These are some of the laziest pieces of trash I've ever seen for a jersey release, and that's saying something.I've railed about bad college football uniforms in the past, but at least those had some effort put into them.TED CRUZ TAKES VICTORY LAP AS ICONIC AMERICAN BRAND'S STOCK PLUNGES TO 12-YEAR LOWThese look like some Nike exec had a 90s screensaver app on his computer and said, "hey, I have an idea," as he started taking screenshots.Sheesh, no wonder the once-powerful shoe and athletic apparel company is face planting as it ends its 18-year run ...