The Pokémon Company is teaming up with Overtime for a unique collaboration that mixes basketball and Pokémon together. In recent years, The Pokémon Company has teamed up with a variety of franchises and brands for unique cross-collaborations. From Levi's to Converse, many of these collaborations are focused on fashion, which allows Pokémon fans to rep their favorite Pokémon while remaining stylish. Pokémon's latest collaboration might be one of the most unique yet, as the brand is now teaming up with a sports league to launch a full line of jerseys and lifestyle clothing.
Pokémon has announced a new partnership with Overtime that features all eight Overtime Elite basketball teams wearing Pokémon-themed, custom-designed jerseys over the course of the league's annual playoffs. The collaboration will feature Pokémon like Pikachu, Charizard, and Venusaur, with each team repping a different Pokémon. The jerseys will debut at the launch of the playoffs, dubbed the Pokémon Playoffs, on February 18, with the full collection going on sale via the official Overtime website at 9am ET on February 27. In addition to the jerseys, the collaboration will also include shorts, hoodies, activewear, and pajamas.
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