Christmas Mitchell & Ness: legendary jerseys

Lakers, Bulls, Sixers: the most represented franchises

The Los Angeles Lakers are at the forefront, followed by the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers. You can also find the Boston Celtics, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Miami Heat, the Orlando Magic, and the Charlotte Hornets. If someone has a favourite team, filter directly by that.

Magic, Shaq, Bird, Iverson: choose your legend

Each jersey tells a story. Magic Johnson and Shaquille O'Neal represent the Showtime Lakers and the 2000s. Larry Bird is all about Boston. Allen Iverson carried the Sixers on his back. Penny Hardaway remains the idol of Magic fans.

For a long-time fan, choose the player from their teenage years. For a younger fan, a legend they discovered on video will also do the trick.

The legendary t-shirt, an alternative to the jersey

Not everyone wears a sleeveless jersey every day. Printed t-shirts featuring a player, like that of Magic Johnson, are more suitable for the city and can be worn under a jacket. Mesh shorts with retro logos and franchise sweatshirts complete the selection.

Hardwood Classics, or the art of recreating yesterday's jerseys

Mitchell & Ness was born in Philadelphia in the early twentieth century as a sports equipment manufacturer. In the 1980s, the brand had the idea to reproduce the historical jerseys of the major American leagues.

Its NBA jerseys carry the Hardwood Classics label, the league's license for retro uniforms. The colours, fonts, and logos match those from the reproduced season.

Montana, Marino, Emmitt Smith: the NFL corner

American football fans are not forgotten. Joe Montana with the 49ers, Dan Marino with the Dolphins, Reggie White with the Packers, or Emmitt Smith with the Cowboys, available in short or long sleeves. Sweatshirts in the colours of the Giants or Rams complete this section.

Other fan clothing, other budgets

For baseball or sweatshirts with current logos, check out the New Era Christmas and 47Brand Christmas pages. A retro jersey falls under the gifts under 150 €, a t-shirt or shorts in the gifts under 50 €. To shop early, the Black Friday textil Mitchell & Ness page offers discounted prices before the holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a cheap retro NBA jersey for Christmas?

Start with the gifts under 100 €, which filter the selection by price. Less popular teams and players often have more sizes available. The legendary t-shirt remains the easiest option for your budget.

Which Mitchell & Ness jersey should I give to a Lakers fan?

Magic Johnson for an 80s fan, Shaquille O'Neal for someone who grew up later. Both are also available in women's sizes. If you’re running late, check the delivered on time for Christmas page, which only has items in stock, shipped within 24 hours.

Can you play basketball in a retro jersey?

You can, but it’s not designed for that. The numbers and patches are delicate, and the fabric doesn’t breathe as well as a training jersey. For playing, it’s better to get an outfit from the Spalding Christmas page, and keep the retro for the stands.

What size of retro jersey should I give without getting it wrong?

The person's usual t-shirt size for a looser fit. NFL jerseys tend to run wider in the shoulders, so one size down often fits better. Each product guide provides measurements, similar to the Black Friday textile Mitchell & Ness page.

Mitchell & Ness does it make women's clothing?

Yes, with women's cut jerseys featuring names like Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, or Allen Iverson, and women's Bulls or Lakers shorts. The selection is smaller than for men. Other women's cuts can be found on the Christmas textile page.