Charlotte Hornets Will Wear Jordan Jerseys Next Season

The Charlotte Hornets will be the only team in the league wearing Jordan jerseys next year.

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While Nike is set to take over the NBA apparel deal for the 2017-18 season, not all of the jerseys coming to the league next year will solely feature the Swoosh. The Charlotte Hornets confirmed this week that players on the team will wear Jordan Brand uniforms once Nike inherits the contract.

In a press release posted on Monday, the team confirmed that it would be the only one in the league wearing Jordan jerseys. Michael Jordan is an owner of the Hornets and his Jordan Brand is owned by Nike, hence the connection here.

The new uniforms will be available first at the re-opening of the Hornets Fan Shop in Charlotte, North Carolina. Per the Hornets, the Fan Shop will play host to more Jordan Brand merch than it has in years past upon its fall reopening.

League commissioner Adam Silver foreshadowed the arrival of Jordan logos on NBA jerseys, suggesting in April, 2016, that it was happening.

Nike's new deal to become the official outfitter of the NBA is currently set to run for eight years.