Published 11:21 IST, December 2nd 2020
Miami Heat's new, vibrant Vice jerseys get comically compared to Trix Yogurt on Twitter
The Miami Heat recently unveiled their new Vice jerseys, which were immediately trolled by fans for the colourway, earning comparisons with Trix Yogurt.
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This 2020-21 season, NBA teams will be going to back to ir roots. teams will be donning a city edition jersey, which might continue throughout campaign. While certain fans have liked invative jerseys, most have disliked or trolled newer jerseys. This particular jersey has been compared to Trix Yoghurts, courtesy of blue and pink colours team has chosen.
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Miami Heat vice jersey unveiled for NBA 2020-21 season
With teams slowly unveiling ir new city edition jerseys, Miami Heat recently unveiled ir new and vibrant Vice uniform. A complete 360 degree turn from ir previous work, this jersey comes in vibrant pastel pink and blue shes. "Fit for future," Heat wrote on Twitter, indicating that jersey will be a mood.
“ViceVersa has duality — existing as eir pink or blue depending your point-of-view," team wrote during ir release. y ded that uniform will provide "singularity", and will be unlike any or uniform yet. However, team has mand to hour team's history – ding "previous Vice uniforms" throughout. As per team, jersey will also dominate league with illusions, mirroring and reflections.
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Later, Heat's president of creative and digital marketing – Jennifer Alvarez – explained process behind making this jersey. He recalled 2017, where Vice began as a journey. Apparently, y returned to present for a series of "sequel campaigns inspired by Miami’s many sides". It began with 'Vice Nights'. moved on to 'Sunset Vice', also introducing 'ViceWave'.
As of w, jerseys will be available offline at MiamiHEATStore.com exclusively. team will wear jersey throughout season. With COVID-19 still a threat, ViceVersay jerseys will t be immediately available for everyone at launch. However, team is accepting pre-orders.
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Miami Heat new court
Along with jerseys, Miami has introduced ir new court as well. court will complete transformation, d reports. Like uniforms, court will include elements from 1988 Miami Arena.
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Fans react to Miami Heat's new jersey
Observed as a trend within NBA fans, new city edition jerseys have been trolled on Twitter and or social media sites. "Miami Cotton Candy Trix Yogurt uniform unveiled," one fan wrote, while ar just called out designer. While most comparisons were to resemblance to a yoghurt, some were excited for jerseys to be released. Heat, who lost to Los Angeles Lakers, will begin ir reason from December 22.
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(Im credits: Miami Heat Twitter)
11:21 IST, December 2nd 2020