Basketball Season Is Back: Represent By Wearing Your Favorite Team’s Merch

July 30, 2020 author By Ann Loynd Burton Fashion Writer
Basketball Season Is Back: Represent By Wearing Your Favorite Team’s Merch
Basketball Season Is Back: Represent By Wearing Your Favorite Team’s Merch

Ever since professional teams shut down operations in April, basketball fans have been missing the action. The NBA is now coming back, in the form of a condensed playoff season, where the top 22 teams will face off in eight games, followed by a play-in tournament and 16-team playoff series.

Lebron James will return to play July 30.

Rep Your Team

Whether or not your team made the cut, show some pride with a throwback jersey or pair of shorts. For authentic, vintage team merch, Mitchell & Ness remains king.

Kick Check

It wouldn’t be a basketball ’fit without some great sneakers. Browse bright, futuristic styles from Off-White and Adidas. Of course, you can never go wrong with a pair of retro Jordans.

Top It Off

A great snapback finishes any look and hides an overdue haircut. Plus, it’s something you can angrily throw on the ground when your team turns the ball over right before the buzzer.

 

 

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