The NBA underwent significant changes this past season in the first year of an eight-year, $1 billion merchandise deal with Nike. The brand did away with traditional home and road jerseys, and outfitted teams with three options that could be worn under any circumstance.
Although jarring to see, the Lakers took the court at Staples Center in their purple (“Statement”) jerseys on several occasions last season. They also wore yellow (“Icon”) for certain road games, including a tilt with the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden.
With the start of the 2018-19 season drawing closer, more change is on the horizon.