New Jerseys!

[ncstamey]

http://store.nba.com/search/index.js...A/2836124&sr=1


shirts and hats for every other team except the one with the highest percentage chance to land the #1 pick. I know we are terrible and all but that's weird, right?

[JGib23]

Insert conspiracy theory

TheBobcats merchandise at the team store is 60% off of everything. Coupled with the rumor from near the end of the season about the team store not ordering any new merchandise.

That is weird, just an oversight I guess. I was hoping it was because they are redesigning the logo and don't want to give it away but, all those hats and shirts are pretty generic.

[Veteran_Picksetter]

I checked out the link. That is creepy.....

[ncstamey]

yea, that's kinda what I thought pretty generic design for that stuff so why leave the Bobcats out? I guess maybe they just think no one would buy it? Whether or not the name change thing is gonna happen- it ain't gonna change before next month's draft.

[BlockParty]

My guess is MJ (and his fashion Empire at Jordan Brand) have figured out a way to introduce more Bobcats gear under the Jordan Brand name (which the NBA can't sell for two reasons-Adidas won't allow it, and MJ won't share the profits).

Last year 2011-12 there was probably a 75% increase in Jordan gear in the Team Store from the prior season (and that doesn't even include the shoes). One thing Jordan has always done well is finding the right people to run his apparel business.

[ncstamey]

My guess is MJ (and his fashion Empire at Jordan Brand) have figured out a way to introduce more Bobcats gear under the Jordan Brand name (which the NBA can't sell for two reasons-Adidas won't allow it, and MJ won't share the profits).

I could see that being the case with a lack of Bobcats merch on NBA.com in general for sure, but it still doesn't answer why there's not a draft day hat on there. It's not like whoever the Cats draft is gonna walk up and put on some Jordan Brand hat while every other team has the same generic team hat made by adidas... or maybe so... it just seems unlikely.

Out of curiosity, I've emailed the NBA store asking how I could acquire one and why there aren't any. I'll post their response here if I get an email back, for anyone interested.

[JGib23]

I also tweeted the @bobcats, @NBA, @bobcatspr asking for some info on why it wasn't listed and when it would available and haven't gotten a response.

I'll also post any response I get.

I hope that even if it's not a full rebrand, maybe they change the colors and logo.....wishful thinking I'm sure they will have the oversight corrected soon.

On a side note, I'm pretty sure the Jordan Brand Bobcats stuff is only available at the team store so, that doesn't help the bottom line very much.

I can't believe that MJ hasn't launched a shoe with Bobcats colorways to try and increase Bobcats merchandise sales (last in the NBA)... I guess that research shows that it's not a popular color and would be hard to market even with a JUMPMAN on it......edit he has launched some Bobcats color ways and they are hideous. They were wore in the latest Jordan Brand Classic. Yuck

[EvetsMorrison15]

they're changing their color scheme. quote me!

[GOBOBCATS24]

The last time that this happened we changed the Jersey designs. I am sure that this has something to do with this. Otherwise our Merch would not be 60% off

[bes628]

yeah something is changing...logo, colors, jersey...name.....something dammit.