Sacramento Kings pay homage to the past with NBA City Edition uniform for 2021-22 season
The Kings unveiled their 2021-22 Nike NBA City Edition uniforms Monday, a look that pays homage to the past with elements from some of the most significant eras in franchise history, the team said.
“As we celebrate the 75th anniversary season of the League, we are thrilled to commemorate our contributions to the incredible story of the NBA,” John Rinehart, Kings president of business operations, said in a news release. “These uniforms highlight important moments from our franchise’s past, showcasing the pride we take in our history and how honored we are to call Sacramento home.”
The Kings said the uniform’s black base represents the city’s strong will and determination while “transporting fans back to the no-look circus passes, behind-the-back dribbles, unrivaled ball movement and thunder dunks” from what Sports Illustrated dubbed the “Greatest Show on Court” in 2001-02.
The jersey features the script wordmark that has been part of the team’s history from its time in Rochester, N.Y., and Kansas City, Missouri, to Sacramento. The uniform also includes a more modern twist with the word “Sactown” emblazoned on the chest and waistband, which also features a “remixed version” of the Rochester Royals logo, set in purple and black.
The Kings said the asymmetrical stripe on the shorts is an ode to uniforms worn in the early 2000s featuring the current “ball lion” logo set in the 2000s color scheme. The logo on the shorts represents “the rising teams taking the court today and ready to take on the world in the years ahead,” the team said.
“With the classic black and purple base with white trim, this Nike NBA City Edition Uniform celebrates a defining legacy and blends elements from some of the greatest eras, characters and highlights that make the Kings who they are today,” Nike executive Aaron Cain said. “With ‘Sactown’ across the chest and the Sacramento Proud anthem, it’s a uniform that doesn’t just call back to the past but looks to the future for a franchise already writing its next chapter.”
The Kings will wear their City Edition uniforms 25 times this season. They will debut their new look when they play host to the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 19 at Golden 1 Center. The City Edition collection will be available at the Kings Team Store and online at KingsTeamStore.com beginning Nov. 15.
