Nike NBA RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors City Edition Swingman Jersey – Black (#9) HM5997-012

Nike NBA RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors City Edition Swingman Jersey — Black (#9)

One of the most celebrated alternate jerseys in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors City Edition is a love letter to the franchise’s 1990s founding era. The black pinstripe body carries the original OG Raptor mascot — the full-body white-and-red dinosaur dribbling a basketball, lifted directly from the team’s inaugural uniform design — paired with the "Toronto" script wordmark in italic white lettering arching above the mascot at the chest. RJ Barrett’s #9 in bold red sits beside the mascot, completing one of the richest graphic compositions on any NBA City Edition jersey. Built on Nike’s Dri-FIT Swingman construction, it delivers authentic on-court aesthetics with performance fabric at a fan-accessible price. Style: HM5997-012.

Key Features

• OG Raptor mascot graphic — the Toronto Raptors’ original 1990s founding-era dinosaur mascot in white and red, dribbling a basketball; a direct throwback to the team’s inaugural uniform identity
• "Toronto" italic script wordmark — white italic script lettering arching above the mascot at center chest; the City Edition’s primary wordmark treatment
• RJ Barrett #9 in red — bold red number graphics on front and back; officially licensed player association
• Black pinstripe colorway — deep black body with subtle grey/dark pinstripe pattern; City Edition black that distinguishes this from the standard red Icon and white Association editions
• White collar trim — clean white V-neck collar trim with Nike Swoosh at upper chest
• Nike Dri-FIT technology — moisture-wicking performance fabric for comfort on and off the court
• Swingman construction — premium fan-tier jersey with authentic-look graphics; the definitive balance of authenticity and value between replica and full authentic
• Lightweight mesh body — breathable mesh construction for all-day wearability
• Side splits at hem — relaxed hem for freedom of movement
• Available in sizes S–2XL

About the Raptors City Edition: The OG Raptor Returns

The Toronto Raptors’ City Edition jersey is annually one of the most anticipated alternate designs in the NBA because it consistently draws from the team’s rich 1990s visual history. The OG Raptor mascot — introduced with the franchise in 1995 — was retired from the primary uniforms in 2015, making every City Edition appearance a collector event. For Raptors fans who grew up with Vince Carter’s era, this jersey is as much cultural artifact as sportswear. For newer fans, it’s the definitive introduction to the franchise’s founding visual identity.

About RJ Barrett — Toronto Raptors #9

RJ Barrett is one of the most significant acquisitions in recent Raptors history — a Canadian-born forward who returned home via trade, bringing a local connection that makes his jersey particularly meaningful for Toronto fans. As a native of Mississauga, Ontario, Barrett wearing the OG Raptor City Edition carries extra weight: a hometown product in the franchise’s most nostalgic uniform. The #9 Barrett City Edition jersey is among the most emotionally resonant pieces a Raptors fan can wear.

City Edition vs. Icon vs. Association: Which Raptors Jersey?

The Raptors produce jerseys in three standard editions each season. The Association (white) and Icon (red) editions are the home and away primaries — classic and versatile. The City Edition (this jersey, black) is the limited alternate that tells a specific story each season — in this case the OG Raptor throwback narrative. If you want the jersey that generates the most conversation and represents the deepest Raptors fandom, City Edition is the choice.

Styling Notes

The black City Edition works as a premium streetwear piece as much as a fan jersey. Layer over a black or white long-sleeve tee or thermal for the classic NBA fan layered look. The red #9 and red mascot accents pair naturally with red, black, or white sneakers. Jordan Brand footwear is the culturally aligned pairing for a Raptors jersey given the franchise’s Jordan Brand uniform deal. The black pinstripe also pairs cleanly with black denim or joggers for an elevated off-court outfit.

Product Details

• Player: RJ Barrett
• Number: #9
• Team: Toronto Raptors
• Edition: City Edition
• Colorway: Black
• Style #: HM5997-012
• Technology: Nike Dri-FIT
• Construction: Swingman
• Fabric: Lightweight mesh
• Fit: Standard athletic
• Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
• Brand: Nike (officially licensed NBA product)