With the NBL Heritage Round starting tonight with Melbourne traveling to Adelaide, it’s always enjoyable to see the old school uniforms that each team produces to honour their past.
This year has a theme, with each club choosing a design that throws back to the 1990s and a special occasion in the team’s history. Here is each team’s uniform for the upcoming round:
Adelaide 36ers
“1995 was our first year wearing blue, and Mark Davis made the all-star squad. Robert Rose was still a 36er’ making the All NBL First Team and we finished with a record of 19-12. It was era change that would eventually lead our club to multiple championships and so much success!”
Brisbane Bullets
“The vintage blue kit draws design inspiration from both the 1990 championship final jersey and 1987 championship jerseys worn by local legends including Leroy Loggins and Larry Sengstock.”
Cairns Taipans
The Taipans have not announced their Heritage Round uniform yet.
Illawarra Hawks
“We are paying homage to the 1998/99 season. Our first at the WIN Entertainment Centre, and the first season of summer basketball.”
Melbourne United
“They were the first Victorian club to win a Championship in the 90’s (1992) and this season celebrate the 20th anniversary of their second Championship (1996).
The South East Melbourne Magic are set to return to Melbourne this Saturday night for NBL Heritage Round.”
New Zealand Breakers
“Given the Breakers was only established in 2003, the club has chosen a slightly different way to celebrate the weekend, instead choosing to celebrate their New Zealand roots, with iconic images from around the country on the limited edition, one-off playing uniform.”
Perth Wildcats
“A nod to the jersey made famous by the 1995 championship this team, the uniform is influenced by the stars of that era, while recognising the club’s tenth year wearing red as it’s predominant colour.”
Sydney Kings
“The Sydney Kings who do not have a home game in Round 15 showcased their jerseys from 1992 last weekend at Qudos Bank Arena and will wear the uniforms again this weekend against New Zealand in Auckland.”
ROUND 15 SCHEDULE (all times Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time)
Thursday 12th January, 7:30pm – Melbourne United @ Adelaide 36ers
Friday 13th January 5:30 pm – Sydney Kings @ New Zealand Breakers
Friday 13th January 7:30 pm – Brisbane Bullets @ Illawarra Hawks
Saturday 14th January 7:30 pm – Cairns Taipans @ Melbourne United
Saturday 14th January 9:30 pm – Adelaide 36ers @ Perth Wildcats
Sunday 15th January 3:00 pm – New Zealand Breakers @ Brisbane Bullets
Monday 16th January 7:30 pm – Perth Wildcats @ Cairns Taipans
Kyle has barracked for the North Melbourne Giants, Victoria Titans, Victoria Giants and the South Dragons. He's hoping the Melbourne United don't fold like the rest of them
