{"id":302636,"date":"2025-09-25T10:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/302636\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T10:01:21","slug":"brooklyn-nets-bring-back-famous-notorious-b-i-g-inspired-jerseys-plan-biggie-themed-games-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/302636\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Nets bring back famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired jerseys, plan Biggie-themed games \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/biggie-jerseys-collage.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"brooklyn nets biggie uniform\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back their famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired uniforms this season. <\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back their famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired uniforms, and the team will pay homage to Biggie all season with more than just jerseys.\n<\/p>\n<p>First introduced in 2018, the Brooklyn Camo City Edition uniforms are trimmed with colorful Coogi-inspired stripes meant to represent the diversity of cultures in Brooklyn and the diversity of the Nets fanbase. At the bottom of the jersey is a shoutout to Biggie\u2019s neighborhood: a Bed-Stuy patch designed by local graphic artist Eric Haze.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The jerseys sold out almost instantly when they were released in 2018, according to the team, and are one of the most popular Nets jerseys of all time. For years, the team has worked to honor and collaborate with local artists and icons \u2014 last year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynpaper.com\/brooklyn-nets-kaws-jerseys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">City Edition uniforms<\/a> were designed by local artist KAWS, and in 2022 paid tribute to beloved artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/brooklyn-nets-city-edition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jean-Michel Basquiat<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-230564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2526_CityEdition_SELECT_01467.jpg\" alt=\"close up of biggie jersey\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\"  \/>The uniforms feature colorful Coongi-inspired trim. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-230565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2526_CityEdition_SELECT_01608.jpg\" alt=\"bed-stuy patch on nets uniforms\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\"  \/>The uniforms feature a Bed-Stuy patch designed by local artist Eric Haze. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n<p>The revival of the Brooklyn Camo uniform is part of the NBA\u2019s league-wide City Edition Remix as every team brings back a \u201cremixed\u201d version of a past uniform.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Karson, the executive vice president of sports and marketing at the Nets\u2019 parent company Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment, said he was \u201cincredibly excited\u201d to bring back the uniforms and pay tribute to \u201cone of Brooklyn\u2019s most enduring cultural icons.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Notorious B.I.G. embodies the relentless hustle, unfiltered authenticity, and audacious creativity that continue to define this borough, and celebrating his legacy through our uniforms allows us to share his story with a new generation of fans,\u201d Karson said. \u201cWe are honored to deepen our partnership with the Estate of The Notorious B.I.G. and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to honor his impact in Brooklyn and around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Players will don the jerseys for the first time this season at a Sept. 27 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/nets\/fans\/practice-in-the-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">public practice<\/a> session at Potomac Playground in Bed-Stuy, where Biggie grew up. They\u2019ll wear the uniforms at 11 games this season, eight at home in Brooklyn and three away.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-230566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2526_CityEdition_SELECT_2809.jpg\" alt=\"city edition jerseys\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\"  \/>Players will don the jerseys for the first time on Nov. 11. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Nets<\/p>\n<p>But the homage doesn\u2019t end there. Throughout the season, the Nets will partner with Biggie\u2019s estate to celebrate the artist and his legacy. Barclays Center will be outfitted with a special Biggie-themed court, and the team will host several \u201cBiggie Nights,\u201d with special giveaways and entertainment. The first Biggie Night, scheduled for Nov. 11, will feature a yet-to-be-announced halftime performance and a Biggie bobblehead giveaway. More programs will be announced as the season progresses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can\u2019t talk about Brooklyn without invoking the sentiment \u2018Spread Love the Brooklyn Way,&#8217;\u201d said Elliot Osagie, CEO and Founder of Benin City Entertainment, which manages Biggie\u2019s brand. \u201cThe Notorious B.I.G. repped Brooklyn to the fullest and had a resounding effect on everyone who calls Brooklyn home. His influence is unmatched, and it is an immense privilege to honor Biggie and his legacy as one of the most influential cultural icons of all time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Osagie said this season\u2019s collaboration is \u201ca true gift to day-one fans and all those Biggie fans yet to be.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>The Brooklyn Nets will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/nets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">start their season<\/a> on Oct. 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina against the Charlotte Hornets. Their first home game is two days later, Oct. 24, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back their famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired uniforms this season. 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