Every NBA City Edition jersey for 2024-2025 season, ranked from best to worst

September 19, 2024

Now, let’s talk about the 2024-2025 NBA City Edition jerseys.

Frankly, most of them stink.

Nike has been putting out jerseys for years that have had creativity and thought put into the design, but this time they've just… goneofy and put out some of the most boring jerseys I've ever seen, especially for a franchise with such a history. As a Miami Heat fan, it's cruel to look at these uniforms and think there was any creativity put into them. You can't fool me. I know your game.

So, we will break down these jerseys into tiers for the 2024 season. Keep in mind that this year's B-tier, like the other tiers, may not be the B-tier of previous years. So, let's break down these jerseys. God help us.

S Tier

Toronto Raptors

Dinosaur dunk (crack, crack, crack)! Dinosaur dunk (crack, crack, crack)! An incredibly cool way to pay tribute to the classic dinosaur jerseys and Raptors legend Vince Carter at the same time. Definitely the best thing this year.

A Layer

Houston Rockets

I actually really like how they added a splash of gold without losing sight of the team's actual colors. I also like the bold font on the front of the jersey and the little “Believe it! Again!” insignia in the bottom left corner. A bit bland? Sure, but I think the simplicity makes this work.

Detroit Pistons

I really like the font on the front of the jersey. Again, it's a very simple but effective look and would likely be accentuated by the numbers. The cream jersey looks really good on them and I love the complementary colors. I would like to see it with the numbers though.

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs City Edition jerseys are always amazing and this year is no exception. I love the baby blue jersey. The font on this jersey is very creative yet visible from the stands. I also love the collar.

Phoenix Suns

This is awesome! The font on the front is great and I love the trim on the side of the jersey. It still has the team colors with purple and orange but the touch of green really helps it stand out. The stars are a bit over the top but it's only noticeable when combined with the jersey number.

B Tier

Washington Wizards

I really like the front of this jersey. The District font is very creative and I think it would be a really cool thing to have on a jersey you wear outside. The problem is, I'm not sure you'd really notice it during a game. Also, the collar is cool, but I wish it had a bit more red to go with the font. Still, a solid jersey.

Utah Jazz

I like the font and the mountains on the front of the jersey, but I wish they'd used a bit more trim to tie it all together. Still, a nice jersey.

Memphis Grizzlies

If I were to rank these on a scale of what a normal person would wear on a daily basis, this would be an S. I love the bright, vibrant colors. The only problem is that the font is too close together and squashed together, so it might not stand out on the court. I would wear it outside though.

Golden State Warriors

I like how they put Golden State in a circle around the number. The draping design is really cool. Nice jersey.

C Tier

Sacramento Kings

It's a little bland, but maybe the simplicity will help once the jersey numbers are in. Captain America Kings get their blessing from me.

Charlotte Hornets

Again, it just feels simple. I'm glad Buzz City is gone, but it feels incomplete. I know the numbers are missing, but even beyond that. It feels rushed.

Indiana Pacers

I like the white jersey better than the black one, and although it still looks like it was made in MS Paint, it's an improvement!

Portland Trail Blazers

It feels like the Blazers have worn these jerseys before, which is never a good sign for their new City Edition jerseys.

Cleveland Cavaliers

I really want to like this and will wear it outside, but there's too much white in the font and it's hard to see against the baby blue background. I also don't like the trim on the sides. I feel like this was a miss.

Atlanta Hawks

It's a shame to rate it so low because I normally like Hawks jerseys. I don't like the stripes at all. There's a lot crammed into this jersey and it's weird that it says “Hawks” diagonally on the front.

Philadelphia 76ers

Cool font, trim on the sides, etc. This feels like a regular Sixers jersey, so I wouldn't put it higher, but it's still solid.

I like the trim on the side and the font. Why a C-rank? Why give a team that wears different shades of blue white and grey? What does it mean?

D Tier

Minnesota Timberwolves

Actually, I want to like these. The backgrounds, although very basic, are actually pretty cool, I think. However, the font on the front is very small. It just feels unfinished.

New Orleans Pelicans

This looks like a Pelican jersey I ordered from Temu. The background is really weird too. This would have been lower if it wasn't for the NOLA font on the front.

Brooklyn Nets

…At least the font is cool, right?

Denver Nuggets

I'm not sure if it's a temperature map or an elevation map on the side, but I like it. That's it. Remove the 5280 from the front of the jersey.

Milwaukee Bucks

“I'm Blue, da-ba-di-da-ba-did-da-ba-di-da-ba-di-da-ba-di-da…”

Orlando Magic

“So how do you take a team that has the coolest fonts and the most vibrant colors and make them super boring?”

Los Angeles Clippers

“Graphic design is my passion!”

Chicago Bulls

This seems disrespectful to a team and city with the history and passion surrounding the color red. Use the Chicago flag! The answer is there, but you're reading the wrong textbook.

F Tier

Boston Celtics

I'm really surprised at how little effort is put into the jerseys of a well-known NBA team like the Celtics, this looks like a poorly designed recreational league jersey.

Los Angeles Lakers