Washington Wizards 2023 City Edition Uniform
The Washington Wizards have launched their eagerly awaited City Edition uniforms, honoring the rich history and legacy of the District of Columbia. The new jersey reflects the iconic Boundary Stones that played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s capital.
“We are excited to share an untold chapter of our city's history through our NBA City Edition jersey,” remarked Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chief Marketing Officer, Hunter Lochmann. “The inspiration from George Washington and the influence of Benjamin Banneker, whose legacy is intertwined with D.C.'s institutions, embodies the essence of our city. The Boundary Stones signify the foundation of the District and its rich historical heritage.”
In 1790, the Resident Act allowed President George Washington to establish a 10 x 10-mile area donated by Maryland and Virginia, forming the foundation for the nation's capital. Commencing in 1791, a team led by Andrew Ellicott, including the renowned mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker, placed forty stone markers outlining the original boundary of Washington, D.C. These stones were the first monuments procured by the United States government, symbolizing the nascent capital.
The 2023-24 Wizards City Edition jersey pays homage to history, adorned in black, anthracite, and red accents, reflecting the patina design around the jersey's trim. The color palette of copper, teal, and red represents the amalgamation of old and new, with copper and teal patina patterns symbolizing the oxidized metal fences shielding the stones and the natural flora enveloping these historical markers.
The District of Columbia emblazoned across the chest adopts the Old English Blackletter font, reminiscent of 18th-century maps. The shorts' buckle bears the acronym "DMV" in the same font style, honoring the Wizards as the pioneering local franchise to integrate DMV in a jersey.
The red stars and piping link the Boundary Stone uniform to the prevailing Wizards jerseys. The design forms a diamond shape across the uniform, an allusion to the original 10 x 10-mile boundary shape of the capital. Six red stars, three representing Washington's Coats of Arms and three paying homage to Banneker's pivotal role in surveying the first stone, are featured alongside six teal north star compasses, symbolizing the survey instruments used.
The Wizards' City Edition logo is reimagined in the City Edition colorway, integrating the Washington Monument with a Boundary Stone. The shorts sport six red stars encircling the logo, honoring the District of Columbia flag.
Accompanying the uniform, a thematic court, inspired by the Boundary Stone, will be unveiled during non-In-Season Tournament games. This court, along with branded visuals throughout the arena, will debut on Friday, Dec. 15, when the Wizards face the Indiana Pacers.
The Wizards' new Boundary Stone-themed uniform and court showcase a deep respect for history, a celebration of local identity, and a pledge to preserve and honor the District's rich heritage within the context of the NBA.
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