2019 Classic Edition

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The Cleveland Cavaliers unveiled their 2019-20 Nike “Classic Edition” uniform as part of the franchise’s 50th Season Celebration. The throwback Classic Edition is a nod to the black, orange and powder blue uniform the team debuted 25 years ago for their inaugural season at Gund Arena and return home to the shores of Lake Erie.

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A modern take on the fan-favorite black uniform that originally debuted during the 1994-95 season when the Cavs returned to downtown Cleveland to play in the brand-new Gund Arena after two decades of playing more than 20 miles away at the Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio. The team’s much-anticipated homecoming introduced a fresh new identity for the Cavs that featured a roster that included Mark Price, John “Hot Rod” Williams, Chris Mills, Bobby Phills, Tyrone Hill and Terrell Brandon under head coach Mike Fratello, and ushered in a new era of Cavaliers basketball in the heart of their namesake city.

Designed in collaboration with Nike, the Classic Edition is a one-year alternate uniform and joined the Icon (wine), Association (white), City, and Statement (black) uniforms as one of five uniforms in the Cavs 2019-20 season collection.

The front of the black shell features CLEVELAND in an orange and black inline typeface that is slanted upwards across the chest. The neckline is a traditional scoop neck that reflects the style of uniform worn during the 1994-95 season. The Nike Swoosh logo is positioned on the upper right chest with the iconic Goodyear Wingfoot logo on the upper left. The player number is in white and offset beneath LAND in CLEVELAND.

The back of the uniform features the player name in orange and black and the player number centered beneath the name in white and black. The NBA logo is centered above the lettering of the player’s last name.
The black shorts feature the Cavs logo from 1994-2003 and a blue splash that stretches from the bottom of the right leg to the top of the left leg.

“These retro uniforms spark special memories and feelings for our fans and the organization alike. It was a very exciting re-launch downtown for everyone back then,” said Tracy Marek, Cavs chief marketing officer. “We are excited to see threads of the past weave into the future as we prepare to once again tip-off a new era of Cavaliers basketball, this time in the newly-transformed Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.”

Throughout the 2019-20 season, the Cavaliers paid homage to the journey of the franchise over the past 50 seasons with various “Era Nights” dedicated to remembering five periods of Cavs history beginning in 1970 when the team first joined the league as an NBA expansion team. Each “Era Night” featured exclusive giveaways, unique content and activities, in-game moments and more—all to give fans the opportunity to relive and experience the journey of the Cavaliers over the last 50 seasons.

| datetime February 3, 2021 11:51 am