‘96 Icons
On June 25, 1996, arguably the best draft class of the NBA got their names called. They all started with relatively big expectations, but continued to fine tune their games and who they are as people and have left their legacies on the game and continue to do so as icons. Two of the most iconic game changers, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson, understood they were never a final product, that in order to get to where they wanted to be they would have to constantly evolve and polish their skills.
This release presents both players in a sketch aesthetic, both very raw from the jump had a clue of who they are. Each garment is printed on a 6.5 oz cotton garment dyed tee made in the USA - they include DTG, puff paint, and hand painted details. Tees fit relaxed.
‘96 Icons Full Circle
At 1st and 13th in the 1996 NBA Draft, on June 25, 1996, Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson shook Commisioner David Stern’s hand, handshakes that would begin their illustrious NBA careers. They went from highly touted rookies to Hall of Famers who changed the landscape of the game forever, from how players walked down the tunnel to the kill mode mentality. From fierce competitors to two friends who admired each other from a far, they elevated to each other to newer levels out of admiration and love.
Different from previous releases, this one presents a realistic sketch of both chopping it with one another during a game in a simple black and white aesthetic. Each garment is printed on a high quality 6.5 oz cotton garment dyed tee made in the USA - they include DTG, puff paint, and hand painted details. Tees fit relaxed.
