Uniform changes are usually a very non-basketball reaction to decidedly basketball problems. Not much can be done about bad contracts and a dearth of draft picks, but fashion consultants don't adversely impact salary caps and provide very visible results. Plus, the loyal fans are sure to buy the latest unis (line up for your Cartier Martin jersey now!) in home, away and alternate colors. Essentially the GM is saying, "Look, I'm really sorry about Gilbert Arenas, which is why we're now stuck with Rashard Lewis and his contract, but it's not like we're doing nothing here!"
Honestly, I didn't think the Wizards current jerseys were all that bad, except for the gold alternates that appear to be borrowed The Ohio Players circa 1974. There are number of more offensive unis currently in use (looking at you, Phoenix Suns). Bucks fans have no standing to complain about other teams duds after wearing those purple things for the better part of the 1990s, unless its the 76ers unis from the early 1990s which were apparently patterned after Mary Lou Retton's Olympic Games outfit.
Some NBA teams have thankfully not messed with a good thing (Spurs, Lakers) while others flounder in uniform mediocrity (Nets, Clippers). Am I the only one who misses Denver's mountain jerseys? I am also quite fond of the Warrior's alternates with the cable car. Don't even get me started on fonts.
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