playHistory of the NBA's Christmas jerseys (2:36)Uni Watch's Paul Lukas examines past NBA Christmas jerseys. (2:36)Brianna WilliamsDec 25, 2025, 09:00 AM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe NBA Christmas Day slate of games is always a gift, but a certain tradition has been missing from the holiday season in recent years: Christmas jerseys. So, what happened?The answer is simple: Nike took over the NBA's uniform contract from Adidas in 2017 and did not continue the festive looks of its predecessor. Bah humbug. Despite the absence, Nike offers a variety of uniform combinations with its four jersey editions: Association, Icon, City and Statement. But that hasn't stopped fans and players from missing the yuletide attire. Last year, LeBron James, who will play on Christmas for the 19th season in a row this year, weighed in on the matter. Not having Xmas day unis anymore really sucks! That was a great feeling walking into the locker room and seeing those.
