15 NBA players who look bizarre in new jerseys this season, including Lonzo Ball, Jordan Poole, and more |

30/09/2025 14:00 -

Hope springs eternal on NBA media day, when every team is 0-0 and all of their goals are within reach. The start of every season begins the same way: players tell us they are in the best shape of their life, they've gained 15 pounds of muscle, and they're ready to do anything it takes to contribute to winning. It's unfortunate that basketball fans can't live in this dreamscape forever.

One of the best parts about the start of training camp seeing players who changed teams over the summer in their new uniforms. It was incredibly strange to see Klay Thompson trade in his Golden State Warriors jersey for Dallas Mavericks threads this time last year, and it's going to be hard to remember Chris Paul ever played for the San Antonio Spurs when he eventually retires.

The 2025-26 NBA season has now unofficially underway after the league held its remaining media day festivities on Monday. The regular season doesn't begin until Oct. 21, but we already have a first look at players in their new uniforms. Here are the NBA players who looked especially strange in their new jerseys.

Kevin Durant, F, Houston Rockets

Desmond Bane, G, Orlando Magic

Cam Johnson, F, Denver Nuggets

Jrue Holiday, G, Portland Trail Blazers

Kristaps Porzingis, C, Atlanta Hawks

Lonzo Ball, G, Cleveland Cavaliers

Brook Lopez, C, Los Angeles Clippers

Deandre Ayton, C, Los Angeles Lakers

Dennis Schröder, G, Sacramento Kings

Kevin Love, F, Utah Jazz

Norman Powell, G, Miami Heat

Kevon Looney, C, New Orleans Pelicans

Jordan Poole, G, New Orleans Pelicans

Myles Turner, C, Milwaukee Bucks

Chris Paul, G, Los Angeles Clippers

Okay, this last one looks familiar. Lob City might be long gone, but Chris Paul is eternal.