PHOTO: NBA logo moving to the back of jerseys in 2014-15
When the Charlotte Hornets revealed their new uniforms on Thursday, there was a specific detail to the design that only those with the keenest of eyes would have caught.
The NBA logo, which had previously resided on the front of jerseys, was absent.
It wasn't long before said logo was discovered.
@PhilHecken @UniWatch @darrenrovell NBA logo on the back of the new @hornets unfiroms. Didn't know you could do that. pic.twitter.com/lG8oIWLQPj
— Justin Peabody (@PeabodyJ) June 19, 2014
Turns out, the logo was moved to the back of the jersey, as will be the case for each of the league's 30 teams in 2014-15.
This from Paul Lukas of ESPN.com:
Now all NBA teams will be wearing the logo on the back for the 2014-15 season, the league confirmed to ESPN.com. A league official called it a “stylistic move” but declined to comment further.
The Brooklyn Nets have revealed the new look for their uniforms as well.
The Nets will remove the Ball Logo from the back of their jerseys, and replace it with the NBA Logo. New NBA Rule. pic.twitter.com/YQY4lICLob
— Mike King (@MikeKing00) June 20, 2014
Some have speculated that the move could be a precursor to placing advertisements on the front of jerseys, something new commissioner Adam Silver has made clear he is in favor.