76ers Show Off New Uniforms

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia 76ers have new uniforms for their upcoming season, and the team gave the public its first taste of the new uniforms on social media Tuesday.

Posted to the Sixers' Twitter account, the new jerseys were unveiled early Tuesday morning.

The new duds are designed by Nike and feature a StubHub patch on the front upper left section.

An inscription reading "Brotherly Love" is featured on the inside of the jersey right above the tag.

The announcement heavily features new Sixers guard Markelle Fultz, who in a video series discusses his feeling after putting on the new uniforms.

These jerseys were made for the moment. @Nike x @StubHub | https://t.co/6T8joD2zRS pic.twitter.com/YwI4Ex6GBU
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) August 1, 2017

“The Philadelphia 76ers and Nike are two iconic brands committed to elevating the game of basketball through innovation while seamlessly honoring the rich traditions of both organizations," Chris Heck, chief sales and marketing officer for the Sixers, said. “We’re excited to unveil the first of two jerseys with our incredible partner, StubHub, an organization as committed to engaging with fans in authentic ways and generating unforgettable live sports and entertainment experiences as we are. We are confident that the next two jerseys we unveil will additionally capture the spirit of this historic city, the imagination of new Philadelphia, and the passion of our loyal fans. Before the 2017-18 season has even begun, out ‘Welcome to the Moment’ campaign has generated national recognition and acclaim and we look forward to continuing the momentum as the season progresses.”

A handful of photos of the jerseys are available online here to check out.

What do you think of the new duds the Sixers will be donning this season? Are they an improvement in your mind? Let us know in the comments.

Image via Michael Tipton, Flickr Commons