With the new wave of jerseys coming from new outfitter Nike, teams around the league have been slowly unveiling their latest creations for the year, but NBA 2K18 ultimately got the scoop on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thanks to some of 2K Sports' play-now previews prior to the release of The Prelude, the Thunder's alternate jersey appeared in one of the selection screens, allowing people to get a first glance at this new iteration that will take the place of the all-orange jersey they donned in the past.
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Article Continues BelowStaying true to the team's powder blue and orange color scheme, this new Nike jersey also offers a satin-like deep blue that balances the rest of the palette.
Nike's uniforms will absorb sweat 15 percent faster than the Adidas jerseys worn last season. The moisture-wicking model was based off of Team USA‘s uniforms for the Rio 2016 Olympics, made from 100 percent recycled material.
While opinions will swing different ways when it comes to these new uniforms, there will likely be another one released for the winter, based off inspiration from the community and its people.