The NBA on Tuesday presented the uniforms and playing surface for the league’s 75th All-Star Game, set for Feb. 15 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Designed by Jordan Brand for the ninth consecutive year, the three jerseys support the new U.S. vs. World, round-robin format. Two United States teams will wear distinct red and blue kits, while an international squad will compete in white.
A Los Angeles–inspired script reading “All-Stars” spans the chest of every jersey, surrounded by seven stars to mark the city’s seventh time hosting All-Star Weekend. Common elements across all three looks include a national flag patch above each player’s back number, a 75th-anniversary jock tag, and an NBA star emblem that changes motif by team:
- World: globe and compass design on the emblem; blue-and-green side panel symbolizes “the vastness of land and sea.”
- USA (blue): gold trim with red and white stripes running down the right side of the jersey and shorts.
- USA (red): white stars along the right side, finished with darker blue trim.
The court, also unveiled Tuesday, incorporates the LA Clippers’ navy, red, and Pacific blue along the sidelines and baselines. Wood-stain variations feature nautical stars and triangular patterns that mimic the exterior architecture of the Intuit Dome.
The revamped All-Star format calls for four 12-minute games. Team A faces Team B in the opener; the winner meets Team C in Game 2, while the Game 1 loser plays Team C in Game 3. The two teams with the best records advance to the championship. Full rosters were completed Sunday with the selection of reserves, giving each conference 12 players. All-Star festivities begin on Feb. 13.
Source: ESPN
