The Washington Wizards unveiled their City Edition uniforms Monday, a nod to the iconic gold alternate look the franchise wore from 2006 to 2009.
Instead of duplicating the previously worn all-gold uniforms, the jersey -- which debuts Nov. 16 against the Brooklyn Nets -- includes a black stripe in the middle with a white one above "Washington" across the chest. Those elements are taken from Washington's 2021 "mixtape" City Edition look.
Two black stripes also outline the neckline, shoulders and jersey numbers, with a black side panel on the shorts and waistband.
The black-and-gold uniform design had been a request from fans and players since the City Edition series began in 2017, according to Wizards senior vice president of marketing Rebecca Winn.
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