Los Angeles Clippers Jersey

Los Angeles Clippers’ jersey history is a blend of maritime tradition and modern Los Angeles culture. For the 2024–25 season, the team introduced a completely new brand identity featuring a sophisticated “naval” theme. The updated color palette includes Naval Blue, Ember Red, and Pacific Blue, replacing the traditional royal blue and bright red of previous decades.

Core Uniform Editions

Association Edition (White): The team’s traditional home look features a white base with the modernized “Clippers” script across the chest. This script is inspired by naval typography and the names painted on the sides of ships.
Icon Edition (Naval Blue): Replacing the standard royal blue, this navy jersey serves as the primary road uniform. It features the same nautical-inspired script and thin Pacific Blue stripes running from the armholes to the shorts.
Statement Edition (Ember Red): A bold return to a primary red uniform for the first time since 2017. This design features “Los Angeles” in a classic script and unique nautical flags on the side panels that spell out “LAC”. It prominently displays the Jordan Brand “Jumpman” logo.

“City Edition” Series (Artist Collaborations)

The City Edition jerseys are used to celebrate LA’s local art and community. Recent highlights include:

2024–25 (Jonas Wood): Designed by local artist and long-time fan Jonas Wood, this “Pacific Blue” jersey features a shorthand “Clips” wordmark. The design includes Wood’s signature floral and basketball motifs, inspired by the lifestyle and plants of Los Angeles.
2022–23 (Mister Cartoon / Drew League): This edition paid homage to the Drew League and the Watts Towers. Designed in collaboration with legendary tattoo artist Mister Cartoon, it featured Old English lettering and intricate side-panel graphics representing South Central LA culture.
2019–20 (Mister Cartoon): The first major collaboration with Mister Cartoon featured a white base with a black “Los Angeles” script in a tattoo-inspired font, which became an instant fan favorite.

Heritage & “Throwback” Classics

To honor their roots, the Clippers frequently release “Hardwood Classics” through partners like Mitchell & Ness:

Buffalo Braves Era (1970–1978): These jerseys often feature “Braves” across the chest with light blue and orange accents, representing the franchise’s origin.
San Diego Clippers (1978–1984): Notable for their “powder blue” and orange color scheme, reflecting the sailing culture of San Diego Bay.
The Early 2000s Era: Iconic royal blue jerseys from the 2000–2003 era, popularized by players like Lamar Odom, Darius Miles, and Elton Brand, are frequently re-released as “Swingman” throwbacks.

Modern Design Elements & Symbolism

The Global Logo: The 2024 rebrand introduced a primary logo featuring a stylized “C” that doubles as a compass, surrounding a forward-facing naval ship with basketball seams on the hull.
Typography: The new font used for player names and numbers is modeled after military and naval hull numbering, providing a sharp, industrial look.
Sponsorship: Modern jerseys feature the Honey or Intuit logo patches on the upper left chest, depending on the season and arena partnership.