The Nuggets just can’t quit the “5280” theme.
NBA teams unveiled their new “city edition” uniforms for the 2024-25 season Thursday, and the Nuggets are using theirs for the consecutive year as a tribute to Denver’s elevation above sea level.
The number “5280” will remain the centerpiece logo on the chest, placed directly above each player’s jersey number. But this time, the uniform is white instead of black, with the shape of a mountain range formed by zig-zag lines inside of the digits. There will also be rainbow-colored zig-zag lines along the side of the jersey.
These features are to “pay homage to the Nuggets’ unique standing as the only team to play a mile above sea level and Denver’s scenic mountain views,” according to a release. “The rainbow coloring on the wordmarks and side panels is inspired by the Nuggets’ history of rainbow uniforms that began with the iconic uniforms of the 70s when rainbows were included on early designs to represent the beautiful sunsets in the Mile High City. Trim, numbers and Denver Nuggets branding on the waistband and jock tag are in the Nuggets’ core navy blue to complete the uniform.”
Bringing back the rainbow 🌈 pic.twitter.com/CXQ74Zh0cQ
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 14, 2024
According to the team’s online schedule, Denver will debut the city edition uniforms on Nov. 25 against the Knicks at Ball Arena. The uniforms will be worn for six regular-season home games in total.
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