It’s hard to believe we’re so close to training camp. Ramping up the P.R. machine, the Rockets in advance released the design of a third new uniform, what they call their ‘alternative’ uniform.

Raymond reports that Yao said the following about the uniform: “This looks very nostalgic like an uniform/jersey for a school team, But I like it very much. Everything about the color, the design and the texture of the fabric feels great. But regrettably, I can’t wear it in the new season. But I’m already getting impatient and itchy to wear it in the next next season.”

Click here for more on the story behind the uniform change. Click here for more photos from the unveiling event at Toyota Center.

Simultaneously, the Rockets announced their new marketing slogan: “We are Red Nation.” Uhhh. Okay. Personally, I think it’s ‘been there, done that.’ Raider Nation and all the other ‘nations’ have been overused. What’s wrong with keeping, “Get Red?” Click here to understand the Rockets’ logic behind it.

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