I mean, the official NBA store, powered by Fanatics (or some subsidiary – who even keeps track?), is supposed to have all the official adidas stuff. Jerseys, tees, hats, the whole shebang. But finding a size chart? It can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Like, they *probably* have one hidden somewhere, but good luck actually *finding* it, ya know?
Then you’ve got places like Dick’s Sporting Goods, pushing their Austin FC merch (which, btw, if you’re a soccer fan, might be a good distraction while you’re avoiding figuring out jersey sizes). They MIGHT have an adidas size chart that vaguely applies to *some* of their stuff, but is it *exactly* the same as the NBA jersey chart? Probably not. This is where things get annoying.
See, here’s my issue: adidas itself doesn’t seem to have one consistent, easily accessible NBA replica jersey size chart that’s, like, plastered all over the internet. You end up having to bounce between fan forums, questionable blog posts from 2012, and blurry screenshots of old catalogs. Seriously, Adidas, get it together!
And don’t even get me STARTED on the “Athletic Fit” vs. “Regular Fit” debate. What *does* that even *mean* anymore? Is “athletic fit” code for “made for people who actually play basketball and not eat pizza all day?” Because, if so, I need to order a size up. Maybe two.
Honestly, I’ve found that reading reviews is key. People will (usually) be pretty honest about whether a jersey runs small, large, or true to size. But even *that* isn’t foolproof because everyone has a different body type and a different idea of what “fits well” means. One person’s “snug” is another person’s “I can’t breathe.”
