No player in NBA history has ever recorded any basketball stats at the NBA Draft. However, fashion has always been a measurable feature of the event.
On Tuesday, New Era Cap debuted the special hats each NBA team will be providing to its selections on draft day. The 2018 "NBA Authentics: Draft Series" collection will feature a pin and a variety of patches specific to that franchise. According to New Era, "The cap embellishments denote something unique for each franchise, including city or state flags, the year the team was established, an alternate team logo and monogram marks."
It should also be noted the Raptors have neither a city nor state flag, but the national flag of Canada on their cap.
You call me lazy, but I call myself economical. Earlier today, I tweeted out all 30 caps, plus the generic NBA cap. I'm embedding all those tweets here below to get this information to you as soon as possible. The thread is in order of when teams draft, although the Heat and Raptors currently do not have any picks.
According to New Era, the "NBA Authentics: Draft Series collection" 9FIFTY snapbacks are retailing for $36 in team colorways, denim and Storm Gray. Additional cap silhouettes are available from $28 - $38.
.@NewEraCap and the @NBA are trying to get creative with this year's @NBADraft caps. Feature patches with team's state or city flag, year franchise was established and alternate logo(s). Pin on front.
This @Suns cap is what the No. 1 pick will get. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/4T6OlhF5lo
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
This is what the @SacramentoKings are rocking with. pic.twitter.com/EkhXCsNSdO
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @ATLHawks are #TrueToAtlanta. pic.twitter.com/aDEGDikv39
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Shoutout #GrindCity.
Note the '01. That's the move to Memphis. @memgrizz pic.twitter.com/rO6B5bXnwh
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @dallasmavs. @mcuban, will we see you in one of these? pic.twitter.com/hk7NvHBx5q
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @OrlandoMagic have a @WaltDisneyWorld pin! pic.twitter.com/nSKfHKzfw4
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @chicagobulls are back in the lottery and obviously rocking the Chicago flag. pic.twitter.com/wykQ7i8CKV
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @cavs are still in the No. 8 spot, so here you go. #WhateverItTakes #TheLand pic.twitter.com/BLp46bYSZ1
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The future @nyknicks savior will get this cap.
Also, 1946! The #Knicks are old af. pic.twitter.com/I4opQcFC1R
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
That pin should say "#TrustTheProcess," but a Liberty Bell and a Ben Franklin patch work for the @sixers. pic.twitter.com/yVmzwlfp72
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
#BuzzCity baby. @hornets pic.twitter.com/pgAMKC5zqV
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @LAClippers currently have back-to-back picks at 12 and 13, so two consecutive players will get these. pic.twitter.com/gQrGzYfI2I
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
#MileHigh caps at No. 14. @nuggets (note the colors) pic.twitter.com/8uTSKVHbMY
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
We're outside the lottery, where a draftee will get this @WashWizards cap. No Bullets imagery. #TheDistrict pic.twitter.com/93x41WRH2e
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Green on green with this @Bucks cap. #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/GmLYMl9xzw
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @spurs are drafting at No. 18, which just feels weird. #AlamoCity pic.twitter.com/c5CLLc0U46
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
This @Timberwolves aren't in the lottery! And they'll be giving a draftee this cap at No. 20. pic.twitter.com/0JWgwQkSNC
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @utahjazz will have this cap waiting for @spidadmitchell's newest teammate. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/8RQu0BeNzm
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Love the checkered flag on the @Pacers cap. pic.twitter.com/xS7cGxDDxQ
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Instantly the most hipster hat on the market. @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/NT9MOZTmpY
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
.@Lakers have to wait until No. 25...check the sunglasses. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/TE7bDGlVrI
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Whatever magic Danny Ainge pulls at No. 27 will reward a draftee with this @celtics cap. pic.twitter.com/NHDijpEOHj
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
Congrats in advance to whoever gets picked by the @warriors. #DubNation pic.twitter.com/y4JVgkZv2T
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
These @BrooklynNets caps are incredible. Brooklyn Bridge pin with Brooklyn borough flag. So tight. pic.twitter.com/ndPqO0GArq
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @DetroitPistons will finally pick at No. 42 with this cap. #MotorCity pic.twitter.com/7e8umYff7U
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @HoustonRockets going with an "#HTown" pin. pic.twitter.com/TdMTzbbARw
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
.@PelicansNBA have a #MardiGras flair to their caps. pic.twitter.com/qwfg4e6pL8
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
.@okcthunder going with #ThunderUp.
Real fans remember @KDthunderup. pic.twitter.com/zwUg4ohY7R
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @MiamiHEAT don't currently have an #NBADraft pick, but if that changes on draft day, the #NBA will be ready with these caps with the Miami flag. #HeatNation pic.twitter.com/PHwgXp7uq8
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
The @Raptors also have no pick, but they did put out a cap. And instead of a city or state, they just put the national flag on their hat. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/iyHkD1yXYk
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
This is the generic @NBA hat. I hope Adam Silver wears this on the podium. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/hvXYbhVNi2
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) June 5, 2018
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