The Charlotte Hornets have revealed their new jerseys for the 2020-21 season, ushering in a classic era with a modern twist. An iconic component of those memorable pre-transfer uniforms was the pinstripe effect and now the vertical lines of yesteryear are back in full force.
While the franchise scored a major win with a return to the organization’s original name and color scheme for the 2014-15 season, the transition from Kemba Walker Era’s threads to whatever the future holds is just as compelling.
As Dell Curry explains in a promotional video released with the new look, the 1990s Hornets jerseys were a cultural staple. The legacy of Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning looms today and it is an era that the franchise can justifiably be proud of.
Four years after their existence as an expansion team, Johnson, Mourning and co. began a streak of over 10,500 seasons (and seven playoff appearances). The staff eventually changed as Glen Rice, Jamal Mashburn, and finally Baron Davis settled into the spotlight, but the results remained.
The double stripes, which made their first appearance on a Hornets jersey in 1996-97, give the jerseys a classic look while the Jumpman logo and modernized style accents keep things fresh. The team’s promotional site for the launch of the jersey goes into specific details.
The Hornets will choose third place in the 2020 NBA Draft, giving them plenty of opportunities to win over a new brand ambassador who could help re-launch them into the mainstream.
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