Alternate 'City Edition' jerseys appear to leak in NBA 2K18
NBA fans have gotten a sneak peek at the yet-to-be-unveiled "City Edition" alternate jerseys for the 2017-18 season.
NBA 2K18 evidently released graphics featuring each team's alternate jerseys before a quick update removed the pictures from the game, according to SportsLogos.net's Conrad Burry.
EXCLUSIVE: It appears that 2K added and then removed the "preview" images for all the City Edition uniforms. Luckily, the ultra-quick @cshaull7 saved 28 of the 30 uniforms and I've posted em all here. Check em out! #nikexnba https://t.co/g7qNHhnw7k pic.twitter.com/JHH0po2yGE
— Conrad Burry 🔴🐐🎨 (@conradburry) December 14, 2017
As part of the league's deal with its new uniform provider, Nike created at least four sets of jerseys for each team. The Icon and Association Editions effectively replaced traditional home and away jerseys, while the Statement Edition jerseys allowed teams to add some creative flair to their wardrobes. Eight teams also received retro Classic Edition jersey sets.
The City Edition, as the name implies, is meant to evoke the team's ties to its local market.
The Grizzlies City uniforms are based on the Memphis Sanitation Strike of 1968 @conradburry pic.twitter.com/RjIuhihcPg
— Jonathan (@realjonathanp) December 14, 2017
The Raptors and Heat were the only teams whose jerseys weren't screen-capped before the game's update negated the content.