Larry Nance Jr. is one of the Cavaliers’ key players heading into the season. (Cleveland Cavaliers courtesy)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavaliers kick off their 50th season Wednesday in Orlando. The team, now a full year away from LeBron James’ departure, is filled with promising young players to accompany veterans like Kevin Love and Tristan Thompson.
In fact, the mix of young players and veterans dates back to the mid to late 1990s, which is fitting as the team will wear the classic black and powder blue uniforms from Gund Arena’s early days several times this season.
These are all good reasons, by the way, to update the Cavaliers gear in your closet because, frankly, isn’t it time you retired that LeBron or Kyrie jersey?
Here are 25 of the coolest Cavs items we’ve found to enhance any fan’s gaming look.
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Cavaliers Team Shop
90s Kevin Love Jersey and Lunch Box
In 1997, the Cavaliers were led by an All-Star power forward surrounded by a roster of young players full of potential. Sound familiar? These Cavs, led by Kevin Love, may not make the playoffs like Shawn Kemp & Co. did that season, but they will wear those ’90s colors 8 times throughout the year. This lunchbox kit from the Cavaliers team store comes complete with a retro 1994-95 jersey, socks, pennant and Whammer pin.
$130
Buy the lunch box kit at the Cavaliers team store
Fanatics
Collin Sexton Hardwood Classics Jersey by Nike
The Cavs are expecting big things from Sexton, who was one of the NBA’s top rookies in the second half of last season. This jersey available from Fanatics features built-in NikeConnect technology, which allows you to download exclusive content about your favorite players to your mobile device.
$109.99
Buy a jersey on Fanatics.com
Tribute
Fred McLeod slogan tribute t shirts
The Cavaliers suffered a big loss in September with the passing of their longtime television voice, Fred McLeod. Tribute pays homage to the legendary broadcaster with a pair of T-shirts emblazoned with two of his favorite slogans.
$32 each
Buy the Right Down Euclid t-shirt at Homage
Buy the From Deep in the Q t-shirt from Homage
Cavaliers Team Shop
Super 70s retro hoodie for women
This women’s hoodie, available from the Cavaliers team store, harkens back to Austin Carr’s disco-era Cavaliers, while featuring the team’s current logo.
$60
Buy a women’s hoodie on Cavaliers Team Shop
Cavaliers Team Shop
50th season comfortable t-shirt by Sportiqe
If you’re going to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cavaliers, you might as well do it in the comfort of this super soft T-shirt, available at the Cavaliers team store.
Price: $35
Buy the 50th season t-shirt at the Cavaliers team store
NBA Store
80s XL Logo Hat by Mitchell & Ness
The Cavaliers will pay homage to the Richfield Coliseum era with a few giveaways and promotional events this season. Honor the Price-Daughtery-Nance days with this old-school head gear from the NBA Shop.
$27.99
Buy a hat in the NBA store
Fanatics
Replica Darius Garland Jersey by Fanatics
Represent the Cavaliers’ top draft pick in this budget-friendly replica jersey from Fanatics.
$69.99
Buy a jersey on Fanatics.com
Fanatics
Cavaliers Hardwood Classics Shooting Shirt by Nike
You’ll look like Terrell Brandon or Bob Sura warming up before a game in this lightweight shooting shirt, available from Fanatics.
$54.99
Buy a shooting shirt at Fanatics.com
Cavaliers Team Shop
90s Retro Starter Jacket
Do you remember your favorite winter coat from college? He’s back at the Cavaliers team store in all his pullover, kangaroo-pouch glory.
$135
Buy the Starter winter jacket in the Cavaliers team shop
Fanatics
Cavaliers Hardwood Classics club fleece hoodie by Nike
By now you’ve probably realized that, yeah, those ’90s uniforms with the swoosh are some of our all-time favorites. Plus, this hoodie available at Fanatics.com will keep you warm.
$69.99
Buy a hoodie at Fanatics
GV Art + Design
Cleveland I Love 90s Black Hoodie
GV Art + Design has taken their popular “Cleve Land That I Love” series of shirts and given them a 90s Cavs twist.
$60
Buy a hoodie at GV Art + Design
Cavaliers Team Shop
The Man of Turkey t-shirt
Cedi Osman has quickly become a fan favorite with his constant fuss, unorthodox passing and infectious smile. Pay homage to the man in this shirt from the Cavaliers team store.
$28
Purchase at the Cavaliers team shop
Cavaliers Team Shop
90s Camo Paintbrush Hat by Mitchell and Ness
We’ve been looking everywhere for the coolest Cavs hat ever. This adjustable snapback, available at the Cavaliers team store, was our winner.
$35
Buy a hat at the Cavaliers team store
Fanatics
We’ve been looking everywhere for the coolest Cavs hat ever. This one, available on Fanatics.com, came in second.
Sale price of $23.99 until October 22. Regular price, $28.99
Buy a hat at Fanatics
NBA Store
Starter Cavaliers The Champ Satin Varsity Jacket
This jacket from the NBA Store combines the classic Starter varsity jacket design with the current Cavaliers logo and colors.
$119.99
Buy a Starter Jacket in the NBA Store
NBA Store
Cavaliers Hardwood Classics Sweatshirt by Mitchell & Ness
As much as we love ’90s Cavs uniforms, the original team logo of a musketeer pointing his sword is still the best. The NBA Store Sweatshirt is both subtle and both.
$79.99
Buy a sweatshirt from the NBA store
New Era Cap
New Era Tip Off Cavaliers Cap
Celebrate the start of the 2019-2020 season with this fitted hat from New Era’s Tip Off series.
$35.99
Buy a hat at New Era
Cavaliers Team Shop
The Land 90s retro hoodie by Mitchell & Ness
The 1994 Cavs logo has been cleverly redesigned to pay homage to the city of Cleveland and the state of Ohio in this hoodie from vintage apparel company Mitchell & Ness at the Cavaliers team store.
$70
Purchase at the Cavaliers team shop
GV Art + Design
Wow Delly! GV Art + Design T-shirt
Injuries have cut Matthew Dellavedova’s comeback season a bit short, but the Cavs wonder from down below is back, ready to win us back again with his heart and restlessness.
$28
Buy Whoa Delly! GV Art + Design shirt
Fanatics
Women’s Hardwood Classics V-Neck Cavaliers by Nike
This women’s Dri-Fit T-Shirt from Nike, available at Fanatics.com, is as stylish as it is versatile.
$34.99
Buy a women’s t-shirt at Fanatics
Only in Clev
Retro 90s Clev T-Shirt from Only in Clev
Local t-shirt maker Only in Clev makes our list with this stylish take on the Cavs’ 90s logo.
$26
Buy a shirt at Only in Clev
Dick Sporting Goods
Cavaliers on court full-zip hoodie by Nike
Part of the Nike court collection and available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, this is the same hoodie players wear pre-game during warm-ups.
$150
Buy a warm up hoodie at Dick’s Sporting Goods
TeePublic
TeePublic Jordan Clarkson Celebration Tee
Jordan Clarkson is one of the best sixth men in the league and a fan favorite, especially for those of Filipino descent.
$20
Buying a shirt on TeePublic
Dick Sporting Goods
Cavaliers Plaid Flannel Pajama Pants by Concepts Sport
If you’re going to be watching the game from the confines of your own couch, you should be as comfortable as possible. These pants found at Dick’s Sporting Goods should do the trick.
$34.99
Buy pajama pants at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Cleveland Clothing Company
June 19, 2016 T-shirt by Cleveland Clothing Co.
The Cavaliers’ 2016 title may seem like an eternity now, but you’ll never forget it with this jersey.
$28
Buy a shirt from Cleveland Clothing Co.
