jdavidev 159 Posted August 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Vitalogy26 said: Oh no everyone, I found a spiel and it’s quite spiel-ly: “ The Nike uniforms have been created using NikeConnect technology. Each adult-sized Nike NBA Connected Jersey will have an embedded NFC (near field communication) chip that will launch real-time team and player content such as pregame arrival footage, highlight packages and top players’ favorite music playlists – all on the jersey owner’s mobile device. Throughout the season, a wealth of exclusive offers and experiences will bring fans closer to the game they love. After downloading the NikeConnect app, fans can tap their phone on the tag at the bottom of the jersey to unlock the full Nike Connect experience based on the player whose jersey has been tapped. The uniforms are comprised of recycled PET bottles, a combination of Alpha Yarns and recycled polyester (each uniform represents approximately 20 recycled bottles). This modernized, sweat-wicking, sustainable design has a vastly improved fit with altered construction and hemlines on the shoulder, along with the bottom of both the jersey and shorts allowing for a full range of motion” That is soooo stupid. So, you need an app on your phone, to connect to your jersey, just to get info. Couldn't the app just do it by itself without the jersey? It's so pointless. Making things more complicated just because they can, not like they are actually solving a problem or making anything easier. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joekono 806 Posted August 1, 2018 Not only have they screwed up the uniforms, now they are really trying to insult our intelligence. What a dumb idea. Wait...let me pull out my phone and get my 5% off coupon that expires in 5 minutes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CS85 10,488 Posted August 1, 2018 That quote reminds me of a drawing of a unicorn I saw online once. The unicorn's horn was replaced with a flaccid penis, which was urinating into the unicorn's mouth, drinking it down as quickly as it was spewed. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vitalogy26 127 Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, CS85 said: That quote reminds me of a drawing of a unicorn I saw online once. The unicorn's horn was replaced with a flaccid penis, which was urinating into the unicorn's mouth, drinking it down as quickly as it was spewed. I mean it’s basically the same thing when you think about it! Haha But seriously, do they expect the general public to look at this and just be jaw-droppingly amazed?? oh god, do they? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mafiaman 1,900 Posted August 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Duck_Duck said: I like that the black stripe carries into the shorts. Your auto-correct typed, “The black stripe on the shorts sucks as bad as the black stripe on the jerseys” wrong. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewharrington 4,695 Posted August 2, 2018 3 hours ago, jdavidev said: That is soooo stupid. So, you need an app on your phone, to connect to your jersey, just to get info. Couldn't the app just do it by itself without the jersey? It's so pointless. Making things more complicated just because they can, not like they are actually solving a problem or making anything easier. The “lure” is you gotta buy the jersey to get the content from the app. The merchandise is the link, the middleman to the content. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdavidev 159 Posted August 2, 2018 4 minutes ago, andrewharrington said: The “lure” is you gotta buy the jersey to get the content from the app. The merchandise is the link, the middleman to the content. Right, I get that. But the content isn't anything special. And it's needlessly complicated and pointless. Even if the content was extra special and the jersey is the gatekeeper, having to swipe your jersey when you want updates is hilariously stupid. Guess that sums up Nike pretty well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andrewharrington 4,695 Posted August 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, jdavidev said: Right, I get that. But the content isn't anything special. And it's needlessly complicated and pointless. Even if the content was extra special and the jersey is the gatekeeper, having to swipe your jersey when you want updates is hilariously stupid. Guess that sums up Nike pretty well. No argument there. It’s even more puzzling considering this has already been tried and failed in both soccer and hockey, I think. In fact, the entire concept of scanning something with your phone (QR code, etc.) to get “exclusive content” is a complete failure for my generation and beyond. I’m interested to hear from younger people; is there anything that would honestly get you to engage with your phone other than free food or free clothing? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threesox84 62 Posted August 2, 2018 2 hours ago, mafiaman said: Your auto-correct typed “The black stripe on the shorts sucks as bad as the black stripe on the jerseys” wrong. I've seen a few other posters suffer with that same bug. Things like "the black panel is ugly and makes no sense on a purple Laker jersey" gets auto-corrected to "I don't mind the black panel" or, even more egregious, "I like the black panel." Someone should really fix it. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pianoknight 2,991 Posted August 2, 2018 Barf. The new shorts look like a pair of AND1 shorts you grab off the clearance rack at Walmart for $5 because you want something comfortable to wear when you're mowing the lawn. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mafiaman 1,900 Posted August 2, 2018 42 minutes ago, threesox84 said: I've seen a few other posters suffer with that same bug. Things like "the black panel is ugly and makes no sense on a purple Laker jersey" gets auto-corrected to "I don't mind the black panel" or, even more egregious, "I like the black panel." Someone should really fix it. What happens when someone types, “Those new purple jerseys with the black on the sides are straight-up fire?” 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quillz 1,356 Posted August 2, 2018 44 minutes ago, threesox84 said: I've seen a few other posters suffer with that same bug. Things like "the black panel is ugly and makes no sense on a purple Laker jersey" gets auto-corrected to "I don't mind the black panel" or, even more egregious, "I like the black panel." Someone should really fix it. How dare anyone possibly have an opinion different from yours. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadojoker 1,701 Posted August 2, 2018 I (We) get it already about the black side panels on the purple uniform... sheesh. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threesox84 62 Posted August 2, 2018 48 minutes ago, mafiaman said: What happens when someone types, “Those new purple jerseys with the black on the sides are straight-up fire?” Why would anyone type that? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
threesox84 62 Posted August 2, 2018 49 minutes ago, Quillz said: How dare anyone possibly have an opinion different from yours. Ya! And how dare anyone introduce some humor into the discussion! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mafiaman 1,900 Posted August 2, 2018 10 hours ago, Shadojoker said: I (We) get it already about the black side panels on the purple uniform... sheesh. The 1995 Knicks called and said, “dude, we’re really diggin’ the black side panels — it totally adds to the color scheme!” 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
logos are cool 40 Posted August 2, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 6:31 PM, Gothamite said: We don’t even know that. Hmmmmm...we don't???? Looks pretty polarizing to me. I wonder if we will get some story or background on these changes. Seems like the people responsible don't want to be known right now. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tajmccall 399 Posted August 2, 2018 Hahaha. these purple jerseys are going to be used like 3 times. My call- City ones will probably be Los Angeles in cursive, but in Forum Blue/Gold Thus making all things right in the world. We know LeBron loves mixing eras, and I wouldn't doubt he has a say in things- although might be more for next year. Not sure the timeline on this stuff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dont care 6,114 Posted August 2, 2018 1 hour ago, tajmccall said: Hahaha. these purple jerseys are going to be used like 3 times. My call- City ones will probably be Los Angeles in cursive, but in Forum Blue/Gold Thus making all things right in the world. We know LeBron loves mixing eras, and I wouldn't doubt he has a say in things- although might be more for next year. Not sure the timeline on this stuff. The mixing eras the Cavs did was because of there “Cavanatic” uniform program where they mix and matched uniform elements from different eras. They continued it when Lebron left for the heat too, 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frylock 220 Posted August 2, 2018 Been letting this sit for a couple days, and I've scrolled through all of the comments... I get that the purple jersey has been the hot topic, but, nothing about the solid stripe on the back of the neck trim? What is that all about? Is it so that it ties the aesthetic to the purple jersey? That's as big an eyesore as the side panels, if you ask me. Furthermore, the fact that these jerseys haven't been draped in Nike-speak, unlike other reveals, kinda leaves me dumbfounded. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
