The Philadelphia 76ers just dropped some fresh threads in the form of their City Edition uniforms, which they are set to debut in the upcoming 2020-21 campaign. The new Sixers unis have quickly become the talk of the town, not only because of its fascinating design, but also because it might have a secret message hidden on the print.
First off, here's a look at the new jerseys featuring Ben Simmons:
The @sixers reveal their 2020-21 City Editions jerseys đ@ZachLowe_NBA talks with Ben Simmons and Iverson about the new threads.
ESPN+:https://t.co/ltb6IdjIvl pic.twitter.com/4YKLuh4RzR
â ESPN (@espn) November 10, 2020
Some Twitter detectives were quick to notice â and point out, of course â that there appears to be an element of the design that shouts out Philly's famed âTrust The Processâ mantra. If you look closely, there's a âTTPâ acronym hidden in plain view in one of the houses.
Here's what the keen eyes of Twitter conspiracy theorists made of this Sixers threads (h/t Charles Curtis of USA TODAY SPORTS):
Trust the Process pic.twitter.com/HIyfWPNRP0
â BL (@b_lines93) November 10, 2020
The Sixers newest jersey not so subtly encourages everyone to continue to âTrust The Processâ. pic.twitter.com/0DLu4hK1ZU
â The Sports Box (@SportsBoxSports) November 10, 2020
As iniciais de âTrust The Processâ? đ pic.twitter.com/1iWPobIk0F
â Camisas da NBA (@camisasdanba) November 10, 2020
It's quite easy to miss at first, but once you've taken notice it, you wouldn't be able to unsee it. It is unlikely that the Sixers will acknowledge their subliminal messaging here, but it's as clear as day.
There has been a bit of uncertainty surrounding this franchise over the past couple of years, and perhaps none more so than right now. The Sixers are coming off an embarrassing first-round playoffs exit after they were swept by the Boston Celtics in the opening round. Philadelphia responded by bringing in NBA champion coach Doc Rivers into the fold, which is a clear indication from the team that they still want to win now.
As the message on the jersey says: Trust The Process.