The Sixers' decision to opt for black, Boathouse Row-themed alternate jerseys for this upcoming season have been, uh, controversial to say the least. While the conversation around them has been divisive in Philly, I'm left wishing that online graphic designer and jersey aficionado Conrad Burry was in charge of the franchise's uniform decisions.
Taking a cue from the NHL's new "Reverse Retro" uniform theme, Burry created similar reverse throwback jerseys for teams around the NBA. I'm not going to lie, I'd take his Sixers design over anything the team is currently sporting:
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It's the Allen Iverson-era logo with an improved red jersey over their current cursive Sixers font threads. It's both retro and futuristic simultaneously. I need a Tyrese Maxey one stat.
I'd also like at least 20 jerseys from his entire set too, viewable here:
This wouldn't be a real article if I didn't drop a take and rank all 32 jerseys. Here we go:
1. Grizzlies
NBA
2. Raptors
3. Lakers
4. Jazz
5. Sixers
6. Timberwolves
7. Hornets
8. Pistons
9. Rockets
10. Pelicans
11. Bulls
12. Nuggets
13. Nets
14. Knicks
15. Bucks
16. Hawks
17. Sonics
18. Heat
19. Clippers
20. CavaliersÂ
21. Suns
22. Kings
23. Bobcats
24. Trail BlazersÂ
25. Pacers
26. Magic
27. Warriors
28. Mavericks
29. Thunder
30. Spurs
31. Wizards
32. Celtics