The Charlotte Hornets have some of the best 90’s throwback uniforms in the NBA and, luckily, the league and Nike have recognized that and made Charlotte part of the group of teams to get “Classic” uniforms each of the last two years.
In 2017-18, the Hornets rocked their teal throwbacks to the delight of fans, and for their 30th anniversary season in 2018-19 they’re getting the white version as their “Classic” uniform. However, because this is an anniversary season, Charlotte is going a step further with the retro look and is bringing back the legendary court look for the games where they wear the throwback unis.
On Tuesday, the Hornets unveiled their “Classic Court” and it is absolutely stunning.
HELLO BEAUTIFUL 😍
Here's the court we'll be using for our Classic Night games this season when our franchise celebrates the 30th Anniversary 🔥 #Hornets30 https://t.co/7j0rN4Qvq8
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) August 7, 2018
The court will only be used during the games in which the team is wearing their retro white unis, which according to the original release will be “at least six times” over the course of the season. Hopefully the Hornets go over that number because the uniform and court combination is absolutely phenomenal.
The throwback court is quite the look, with the painted in midrange area, the classic beehive design in the lane, and the colored in basketball design in the free throw circle. It was an aggressive court scheme at the time and still is today, but for nostalgia purposes it’s a delight to see it back in action.
