The 2009 NBA All-Star Uniform
For the first time ever, the new NBA All-Star uniforms from Adidas are being unveiled exclusively in men's fitness.
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Here's what the league's best ballers will be sporting in Phoenix on February 15.
HIGH-TECH PROTECTION
Together, the jersey and shorts are
31% lighter than the typical NBA
uniform. Before, layers of twill were
sewn together, bogging down the
garment. Now added elements, like
conference names and player numbers,
are bonded on with a heated
glue. From a comfort standpoint,
the jerseys are tighter fitting and the
seams are heat welded, not sewn.
That means better mobility and less
abrasion for players inside the uniforms.
GRIPPER WAIST BAND
League rules state that jerseys
must stay tucked in at all times.
The gripper elastic waistband
keeps the jersey in place, giving
players one less thing to worry
about "in the heat of battle."
BETTER VENTILATION
Through athlete testing, Adidas
conducted sport-specific studies
on the body's "heat zones" areas
where players tend to sweat more.
Strategically placed holes over
these key areas help the guys
stay drier longer. The Adidas bodymapping
technology works in
conjunction with its TECHFIT compression garments, which are
worn underneath the uniforms to
aid in improved performance, fast
recovery, and less fatigue.
PHOENIX-INSPIRED DESIGN
The influence of this year's
host city in the design is
undeniable. The horizontal
lines resemble Arizona's
rock formations, while the
progression of color (desert
red for the West, sunset blue
for the East) is emblematic
of the legendary bird rising
from the flames.
The 2009 NBA All-Star jerseys are available online at NBAStore.com beginning Jan. 22. NBA All-Star Authentic Player Jerseys and Customized
Jerseys: $200; NBA All-Star Swingman Jersey: $80; NBA All-Star Replica Jersey: $50.
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