Essential for the NBA supporter or die-hard fan, the Hardwood Classic jersey is a premium construction made to evoke what the legends wore on the court. Featuring high quality stitched name & numbers and a breathable mesh body, the Authentic Jersey is perfect for pick-up games or casual wear weekend wear. The Denver based side were founded in 1967 as the Rockets. When the American Basketball Association merged with the NBA in '76, Rockets was already in use by Houston a contest was held and "Nuggets" was chosen in honour of the original Denver basketball team in the 40's.