Basketball Jerseys

Throughout the years, NBA jerseys have undergone many changes. Since 2017, Nike has been the exclusive manufacturer of NBA jerseys, and it's been the norm for a single company to manufacture all NBA jerseys since Reebok took over jersey manufacturing for all 30 teams for the 2004-05 season. Before that, there was some slight variation between manufacturers league wide, with jerseys made by MacGregor Sand Knit, Champion, Reebok, Starter, Nike, and Puma between 1986 and 2004. Pre-1986 was the wild west, with jerseys made by Rawlings, Wilson, Gerry Cosby, Russell Athletic, and many more. Up until the early 90s, basic mesh jerseys were typical. However, manufacturers gradually introduced more advanced fabrics and designs, enhancing both the aesthetics and performance of the jerseys worn by NBA athletes.