NEW ARMOR: Denver Nuggets unveil a new city-exclusive outfit, The meaning behind the number ‘5280’

KDVR (DENVER) – The Denver Nuggets have new clothes to go with their new season. This year, the crew reserved a particular place for the Mile High City.

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Early on Thursday morning, the Nuggets tweeted their new clothes. The majority of the clothing is still navy, but “5280” is printed across the chest of the front jersey.

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Where the numbers once were, the “5280” is now. This year, the largest number on the front is devoted to Denver, and the compact format of each player’s number is located on the upper right corner.

A silhouette of the mountains encircles the entire outfit.

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The National Basketball Association provided an explanation for this uniform, citing a connection between the players, the team, and the city.

The NBA stated, “5280 is more than just a measurement; it is a number woven into the culture and fabric of Denver.”