Spurs unveil ABA throwback uniforms, court to mark 50 years since NBA merger
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Key Points:
- The San Antonio Spurs unveiled Nike Classic Edition uniforms to honor the 50th anniversary of the ABA-NBA merger, featuring a retro design from their early San Antonio years post-1973 relocation.
- The team will wear the throwback uniforms for nine “Classic Nights” during the 2026-27 season, starting with a debut game on November 4 against the Dallas Mavericks at Frost Bank Center.
- The uniform design includes a silver base, the original arched “Spurs” wordmark, an ABA anthem tag, and a black diamond backdrop on the shorts, reflecting the era of George Gervin.
- Spurs officials highlighted the celebration as a way to connect fans to the franchise’s ABA roots and history, with special courts and matchups against former ABA rivals planned for the season.
- A retail collection of the throwback gear will be available for presale on October 13 and for general sale starting October 20 at Spurs fan shops and online.
