Universal Article Archives
Universal Article Archives
Reintroducing the original Universal Article blog from 2006-2011.
Adidas LA Lakers 15X Champions Headwear Collection
Adidas commemorates the Los Angeles Lakers 15th NBA Championship run by producing the 15X Champion Collection. With Tip-Off only 2 weeks away, Adidas will be dropping this special collection November 1st. The collection will include wool fitted and flex caps donning champion banners along the back or commemorative 15X Champions trophy patches. All banners and patches are made as woven satin labels. The collection is made up mostly of team logo or wordmark for front hits with the exception of the LA script style. Look for these caps beginning in November through Lakers team shop / web, NBA.com, and Lids.com.
UA 3YR Winner...
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Peace!
Adidas Originals NBA Hardwood Classics Fitted Caps for Spring '09
Adidas is dropping some heat for Spring 2009, with these NBA Hardwood Classics team color two tone fitted caps. Featuring chenille embroidered arched wordmarks on front and Hardwood Classics logos on back, these fitteds are sure to do your favorite team some justice when it comes to the clean, vintage athletic look this summer, especially if you've got a fresh pair of adidas to match. Look out for these through Champs Sports and other select headwear spots. 
Adidas NBA Updated Team Fitted Caps
Adidas NBA updates their standard fitted cap collection for the Atlanta Hawks, New Orleans Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and the newly formed Oklahoma City Thunder. All teams besides the Thunder have added a secondary logo or updated their primary mark. For those who don't remember, Clay Bennett (team owner) did Seattle wrong by moving the franchise to Oklahoma City and renaming them the Thunder. Personally, the logo is the worst part of the whole deal but for those that need to rep, Adidas has you covered. All caps can be found through team shops and select fitted cap shops in and around each team's city. 
Adidas NBA 2009 PHX "Special" All-Star Game Fitted Caps
Along with the standard event headwear, Adidas releases NBA PHX, special logo fitteds in melton wool. All styles feature a alternate PHX sun, star logo in raised embroidery, Adidas left hit, and PHX 09 on the back. These styles are now being offered in navy, garnet, black, and heather grey. All caps are now available throughout the Phoenix area and NBA Jam Session.
Adidas NBA Custom Paisley Fitted Caps
Adidas NBA recently released the Paisley fitted cap collection in all 30 teams. The East and West each get a custom drawn paisley pattern representing the coasts. Shown below is the Los Angeles Lakers / West fitted version on white and solid team color. The custom pattern incorporates basketball and music graphics into the traditional paisley. This fine detailed pattern is printed on wool with raised front embroidery. The cap hooks to a tee and zipper hoodie using the pattern as an inside lining and other applications. These caps are out now through team headwear shops and Champs. 
