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New York Knicks rookie Frank Ntilikina joined a host of other NBA stars in Los Angeles for Friday night’s unveiling of the new Nike ‘statement’ jerseys. I know you can barely contain your excitement, so here it is!!!
We're live at the #NIKExNBA launch. Make sure you're following our IG Stories tonight. pic.twitter.com/9Jlgqi7jkx
— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) September 16, 2017
A quick view of every #NIKExNBA Statement Uniform. pic.twitter.com/Arq4XSMbOz
— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) September 16, 2017
Digital versions of the new alternate had already leaked from video game photos, and Knicks uniform fashion guru Bob Silverman waxed nostalgic about the connection to uniforms of the franchise’s past.
Feel free to insert your favorite strip club music here.
Nom de DIEU, le flow de @FrankLikina avec le nouveau maillot "Statement" des Knicks...! pic.twitter.com/3t9YqAZrDP
— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) September 16, 2017
Nike pulled out all the stops for the event—as is their wont—and the NBA responded in kind. Superstars (and Nike reps) like Kevin Durant, Karl-Anthony Towns, Paul George and Blake Griffin all modeled the latest duds for their respective teams. The Knicks countered with Frank, who will soon be just as good as all of them. He’s already far more handsome.
By the way, did you notice who was representing the Celtics? It was none other than former Knick Shane Larkin (and his tiny hands)! Boston has officially forfeited the Atlantic Division title with this nonsense.