Hornets' new 'classic' uniforms stir memories of 90s look

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets unveiled their “classic edition” uniforms for the 2017/18 season, bringing back the design worn by the original Charlotte Hornets from their inception in 1988 through 1997.

The Hornets will feature five different uniforms in their 2017/18 uniform collection.

“Since we brought the Hornets name back in 2014, our fans have practically been begging for us to wear a version of the original Hornets uniform,” said Hornets President & COO Fred Whitfield.  “We could not be more excited to give them what they want and to see the historic pinstriped, teal Charlotte uniform back on an NBA court.”

Based on the uniform worn during the Hornets’ first decade, the teal jersey includes the crossover v-neck and mutli-colored pinstripes in royal blue, light blue, purple and green. The shorts feature the classic Hornets logo on the waist and the identical royal blue, teal and white trim as the original.

The Hornets will wear the Classic edition uniforms for three home games during the season: Nov. 15 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Dec. 23 against the Milwaukee Bucks and Jan. 13 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Designed by Alexander Julian, the original Hornets uniforms were an immediate success and remain popular today, more than 20 years since they were last worn on the court.

The classic jersey is expected to be available at retail in November.

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