NBA Christmas jerseys fade from holiday tradition as Nike opts for standard designs

The NBA has not featured Christmas jerseys since Nike took over the uniform contract from Adidas in 2017. Nike has opted for a variety of standard jersey styles instead, leaving fans and players nostalgic for the festive designs. LeBron James expressed his disappointment over the absence of Christmas uniforms, wishing they would return. However, Nike has no plans to revive the holiday jerseys, stating they prefer their current assortment. The Christmas jersey trend began in 2008 and included various designs until 2016. Notable styles included snowflakes, monochromatic colors, and festive script, with the last two years featuring popular greeting card-inspired designs.