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Atlanta Hawks release new Nike Statement jersey

By George Jeliazkov

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 01: The Atlanta Hawks introduced their secondary logo on t-shirts that were distributed to fans during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Indiana Pacers during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 1, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 01: The Atlanta Hawks introduced their secondary logo on t-shirts that were distributed to fans during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Indiana Pacers during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena on May 1, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images) /
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The Atlanta Hawks new Nike Statement jersey was unveiled last Friday evening along with the rest of the association’s new threads.

The NBA’s recent collaboration with Nike has drawn much attention as everyone awaits their favorite team’s new threads for the upcoming 2017/18 season. The Atlanta Hawks two other jersey releases bore resemblance to last season’s color scheme, and the third jersey reveal followed suit.

A representative of each of the 30 teams was sent out to model the new Nike Therma Flex Showtime Warm-Up Jacket as well as the fresh new uniforms underneath. The Hawks’ representative was none other than fashion connoisseur Malcolm Delaney.

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Here Delaney is seen cheesing among some of the league’s brightest talents.

The Hawks got a closer look at our #5 in the new Nike uniform featuring the Sharecare patch to the left of the collar.

Many Hawks fans were pleased with the result and Delaney represented the ATL with the full extent of his swagger.

Speaking of the Hawks’ point guard, he will look to this year of change as an opportunity for him to make an impact behind Dennis Schroder and stake his claim as a proven NBA player.

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A newly renovated stadium, new eye-catching jerseys, and half a revamped roster. This year is certainly one of change for Atlanta if there ever was one, but it seems that the fans and players alike are embracing it and are fully into what GM Travis Schlenk and the Hawks ownership has started. But then again, that’s what it means to be #TrueToAtlanta.

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