LeBron James on All-Star Uniform: I’m Not a Big Fan of the Sleeved Jerseys

January 18th, 2014 by Alec Nathan Leave a reply »



The NBA recently unveiled the sleeved jerseys that players will wear in this year's All-Star Game, and Miami Heat forward LeBron James has already voiced his displeasure with the new designs, per B/R's Ethan Skolnick:  



According to the NBA, the jerseys were designed with the unique personality of this year's host city, New Orleans, in mind: 

Designed by adidas, the uniforms are inspired by New Orleans' rich and unique culture, featuring vibrant Mardi Gras colors and shiny brass and silver accents on a short-sleeved silhouette. The NBA All-Star logo appears on the chest of the blue "East" and red "West" jerseys in the shape of the fleur-de-lis, the official symbol of Louisiana, with a purple "W" or green "E" cut out to identify the conference of each player.  

Much like the uniforms players donned on Christmas Day, this year's All-Star threads appear to be the next step in the evolution of the sleeved jersey.



And while James may not be thrilled with the look, it's worth noting that he played well when the Miami Heat modele ...

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