The Utah Jazz’s leaked new uniforms already want a redesign

The Utah Jazz are on the precipice of a brand new period — and we’re not speaking in regards to the development of the roster after taking place 2-1 of their first spherical collection within the 2022 NBA Playoffs towards the Dallas Mavericks with out celebrity guard Luka Doncic. The Jazz are reportedly set for a rebranding subsequent season, with black, white, and yellow changing into their major colours.

A rebranding means new uniforms. Based mostly on the leaks, the Jazz would possibly wish to rethink this.

Right here’s an early have a look at Utah’s new jerseys deliberate for subsequent yr. The response to those from the web has been a powerful and swift “hell no.” The truth that these have been leaked because the Jazz are probably in the midst of a humiliating playoff collapse solely made issues worse.

I perceive what they’re going for with daring colours and a easy sample. On the similar time, it’s exhausting to disagree with critics who say these seem like a half-baked AAU jersey.

I reached out to Tyson Whiting, senior designer for Vox Media, for his fast takes on this new search for the Jazz. Right here’s what he mentioned:

first impression: that yellow is … one thing … it’s like blacklight rave or crossing guard yellow. A bit of too wild to me. Unusual they’re operating so removed from the gold and purple, which I personally cherished, would possibly simply be sentimental. I actually want I knew the choices behind the colour selections. I might be out of contact.

The general design is actually primary and I actually like it. The brand with the quantity feels good and the fundamental “Jazz” and “Utah” are exhausting to mess up after they’re so easy. This kind therapy could be very “in” proper now so it is sensible. I may see folks wanting extra out of it, I’m a fan. (besides that yellow)

The yellow and white colours appear to wish to struggle after they’re in the identical house.

The quote-tweets on this have been far much less type. The Jazz have been getting burned by virtually everybody who noticed the brand new jerseys.

Are these really going to be the Jazz’s jerseys subsequent yr? If that’s the case, there’s nonetheless time for Utah to pivot. The traditional ‘90s look of the Stockton-Malone period simply feels a lot more energizing than this look designed in 2022:

The Jazz simply can’t catch a break within the playoffs. Even their jersey leaks are holding Ls.