Ranking Uniforms: NBA

Part 2 of the Uniform Rank: NBA
The key to a great uniform on the field or on the court is the simplicity of the color scheme and layout. Nowhere is this more apparent than the NBA.

An important note: Phoenix, Miami, Indiana, Houston and Dallas would have a better chance at the top 5 if they wore their throwbacks as their primary uniforms. Especially Miami.

Last Place: Phoenix Suns (see above note) - these jerseys may be the worst in sports. But they're apparently adding sleeves. So, ew.

Honorable Mention: Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards (only penalized because it's hard to read the players' numbers)

5. Cleveland Cavaliers

Wouldn't be listed without the brilliant addition of the throwback style. The colors are perfect and the stripes help them compliment each other. Heck, even Tyler Zeller looks normal in this attire.
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4. Golden State Warriors

Throwback elements help the stock of this uniform as well. The return of the Golden Gate Bridge logo containing the number along with the classic royal blue and gold is beautiful. This jersey is hurt by introducing sleeves to NBA uniforms. Like, really though?
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3. Portland Trail Blazers

A theme among the top 5 (Golden State notwithstanding) is the classic look of the round collar on an NBA jersey. Portland typically sports this look along with a great logo on the shorts and a classic diagonal stripes on the shirt.
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2. Boston Celtics

A spot that would be reserved for the Lakers if they were to rock the classic uniforms full-time. But Boston keeps the classic green and white and shines on the court without trying to do too much.
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1. New York Knicks

The white trim on the classic blue and orange jersey symbolizes Madison Square Garden in the '60s and '70s, Walt Frazier, Willis Reed, and Dave DeBusschere. If Carmelo's primary influence for forcing a trade to New York was the uniform, I don't blame him. (A much better reason than going for his wife's reality TV career.)
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Please leave a comment, and join me next time for the MLB uniform rank!

Ranking Uniforms: NHL Sweaters

Join me as I rank the top 5 uniforms in each sport! Our start: NHL Sweaters.

Look, I'm not gonna pretend that I know a ton about hockey. But boy do those sweaters look good out on the ice, and my expertise, much like that of the great Dave Dameshek, lies in determining which of these sweaters is the greatest. The words written below are fact, but feel free to complain them in the comments section!

Last Place: Minnesota Wild

Honorable Mention: Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

5. New York Rangers

 

The most patriotic option available. All logos are great, home and away jerseys are equally majestic, and the navy alternates are not far behind. The stripes on the sleeves are timeless.
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4. Boston Bruins



No logo much better than the iconic B on the Bruins jersey. Yellow and black unis often carry a classic feel. The jerseys bring you back to the days of the great Bobby Orr, but also align with the fierce and modern Chara-led defense.
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3. Montreal Canadiens



Another solid logo for another Original 6 team, but the blue stripe behind the logo is what separates this sweater of the NHL franchise with the most Cups. Only Canadian club to crack the top 5.
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2. Philadelphia Flyers


God do I hate this team, but the Flyers are the only non-Original 6 squad to make the Unofficially Official Top 5. The brutes from Broad Street pull off the orange and black like no other in sports, and that glorious logo is another timeless gem.
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1. Chicago Blackhawks



This uniform also happens to be the best get-up in sports. The stripes at the bottom of the jersey both Home and Away are brilliant and bring the black, red, and white together seamlessly. A good look for the team that hoisted the cup two of the last four years.
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Disagree in the comments, and join me next time for the Basketball ranks.