Orlando Sentinel

Latest City Edition jerseys unveiled

- By Jason Beede Email Jason Beede at jbeede@orlandosen­tinel.com or follow him on X, also known as Twitter, at @therealBee­de.

The Magic’s newest City Edition jerseys are meant to continue to represent the team and city of Orlando as a “unique kingdom on the rise” while celebratin­g the franchise’s 35th season of basketball.

The all-blue uniform, which was released Friday, features the return of a metallic gray accent that represents “a suit of armor to display strength and fortitude,” the team said.

A gothic “Orlando” script remains front and center on the jersey but this year includes an iconic retro star in place of the “A” as a nod to the team’s uniform roots.

A diamond pattern that covers the jersey and shorts to add texture, and is meant to signify “a knight-worthy line of defense,” also returns this season.

The Magic will debut their new City Edition uniforms, and a returning court design to accompany them, Nov. 6 when they host the Dallas Mavericks at Amway Center.

They’ll wear them at 10 home games in 2023-24, including the team’s in-season tournament games.

City Edition uniforms, which are in their seventh season, were designed to represent the “stories, history and heritage that make each franchise unique — honoring the inherent bond between court, community and culture.”

The Magic’s previous City Edition uniform was unveiled in 2019 with an orange theme representi­ng sunshine and citrus. The team wore variations of the orange theme from 2019-22.

This is the final of five Magic uniforms for the 2023-24 season: Statement (blue), Icon (black), Associatio­n (white), Classic Edition (blue) and City (all-blue).

The City Edition uniforms are available for purchase at the Orlando Magic Team Shop at Amway Center and online beginning Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. at www. orlandomag­icshop.com.

City Edition schedule

„ Nov. 6 vs. Mavericks

„ Nov. 21 vs. Raptors (in-season tournament)

„ Nov. 24 vs. Celtics (in-season tournament)

„ Dec. 4-8 (Game TBA pending in-season tournament results)

„ Dec. 27 vs. 76ers

„ Jan. 9 vs. Timberwolv­es

„ Jan. 28 vs. Suns

„ Feb. 14 vs. Knicks

„ March 17 vs. Raptors

„ April 7 vs. Bulls

 ?? FERNANDO MEDINA/GETTY ?? Magic star Paolo Banchero sports the team’s new all-blue City Edition uniform.
FERNANDO MEDINA/GETTY Magic star Paolo Banchero sports the team’s new all-blue City Edition uniform.

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