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The Brooklyn Nets are bringing back their famous Notorious B.I.G.-inspired uniforms, and the team will pay homage to Biggie all season with more than just jerseys.
First introduced in 2018, the Brooklyn Camo City Edition uniforms are trimmed with colorful Coogi-inspired stripes meant to represent the diversity of cultures in Brooklyn and the diversity of the Nets fanbase. At the bottom of the jersey is a shoutout to Biggie’s neighborhood: a Bed-Stuy patch designed by local graphic artist Eric Haze.
The jerseys sold out almost instantly when they were released in 2018, according to the team, and are one of the most popular Nets jerseys of all time. For years, the team has worked to honor and collaborate with local artists and icons — last year’s City Edition uniforms were designed by local artist KAWS, and in 2022 paid tribute to beloved artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
The revival of the Brooklyn Camo uniform is part of the NBA’s league-wide City Edition Remix as every team brings back a “remixed” version of a past uniform.
Andrew Karson, the executive vice president of sports and marketing at the Nets’ parent company Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment, said he was “incredibly excited” to bring back the uniforms and pay tribute to “one of Brooklyn’s most enduring cultural icons.”
“The Notorious B.I.G. embodies the relentless hustle, unfiltered authenticity, and audacious creativity that continue to define this borough, and celebrating his legacy through our uniforms allows us to share his story with a new generation of fans,” Karson said. “We are honored to deepen our partnership with the Estate of The Notorious B.I.G. and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to honor his impact in Brooklyn and around the world.”
Players will don the jerseys for the first time this season at a Sept. 27 public practice session at Potomac Playground in Bed-Stuy, where Biggie grew up. They’ll wear the uniforms at 11 games this season, eight at home in Brooklyn and three away.
But the homage doesn’t end there. Throughout the season, the Nets will partner with Biggie’s estate to celebrate the artist and his legacy. Barclays Center will be outfitted with a special Biggie-themed court, and the team will host several “Biggie Nights,” with special giveaways and entertainment. The first Biggie Night, scheduled for Nov. 11, will feature a yet-to-be-announced halftime performance and a Biggie bobblehead giveaway. More programs will be announced as the season progresses.
“You can’t talk about Brooklyn without invoking the sentiment ‘Spread Love the Brooklyn Way,'” said Elliot Osagie, CEO and Founder of Benin City Entertainment, which manages Biggie’s brand. “The Notorious B.I.G. repped Brooklyn to the fullest and had a resounding effect on everyone who calls Brooklyn home. His influence is unmatched, and it is an immense privilege to honor Biggie and his legacy as one of the most influential cultural icons of all time.”
Osagie said this season’s collaboration is “a true gift to day-one fans and all those Biggie fans yet to be.”
The Brooklyn Nets will start their season on Oct. 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina against the Charlotte Hornets. Their first home game is two days later, Oct. 24, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
AN ELDERLY WOMAN, Galina Smirnova, 95, has been charged with murder in the violent death of her 89-year-old roommate, Nina Kravitsov.
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The oily hypocrisy of Ilham Aliyev: Mixing of Azeri and Russian oil to avoid sanctions was done under the personal agreement between Putin and Aliyev, Adnan Ahmadzada is a designated fall guy, arrested just before Aliyev visit to New York
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These reports led to sanctions on some Azerbaijani shipping and refining assets in May and July 2025. The timing of the arrest of former SOCAR official Adnan Ahmadzada, days before Aliyev’s visit to New York, has raised questions, though no public statements have linked his arrest to the sanction-busting allegations.While direct evidence of a personal agreement between Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev to mix oil and circumvent sanctions is not publicly available, multiple reports from 2024 and 2025 allege that Azerbaijani entities have facilitated the export of Russian oil to Europe
Allegations of circumventing Russian oil sanctions
The “Azeri backdoor”: Reporting from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and Global Witness documented how Russian crude oil was allegedly shipped to Azerbaijan’s STAR refinery in Turkey. The refined products were then sold on to European markets, effectively re-exporting Russian oil and undermining sanctions.
UK and EU sanctions: In response to these allegations, the UK sanctioned the state-owned Azerbaijani tanker Zangezur in May 2025. The EU followed suit with its 18th sanctions package in July 2025, clarifying that it banned imports of refined products made from Russian crude, including from Azerbaijan’s STAR refinery.
Contamination incident: In August 2025, a shipment of Azeri oil was found contaminated with organic chloride upon arrival at a Romanian refinery, rendering it unusable. This led to Romanian authorities considering Russian sabotage as a possibility.
The arrest of Adnan Ahmadzada
Arrested on fraud charges: Adnan Ahmadzada, the former deputy head of SOCAR Investment, was arrested in mid-September 2025 on charges of oil fraud. Reports claim he was mixing “Azeri light petroleum with crude petroleum products in a blatant violation of Azerbaijan’s law”.
Questionable timing: Ahmadzada’s arrest occurred just before Ilham Aliyev’s visit to New York. While there is no public statement linking his arrest to the sanction-busting allegations, the timing has led to speculation that he was made a “fall guy” to deflect international pressure over the sanctions circumvention.
Azerbaijani justification: The government of Azerbaijan has framed Ahmadzada’s arrest as part of a domestic anti-corruption effort.
Missing pieces of the claim
No proof of Aliyev-Putin deal: There is no publicly available evidence of a personal agreement between Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev specifically concerning the mixing of oil to evade sanctions. While the alleged circumvention scheme has been well-documented, a direct agreement has not been confirmed.
No confirmation of “fall guy” status: It is difficult to confirm definitively whether Adnan Ahmadzada was designated as a “fall guy.” The circumstantial evidence—his involvement with SOCAR and the timing of his arrest—is suggestive, but it is not solid proof of the “fall guy” claim.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 23, 2025
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Cartoon Sketchbook: September 23
A collection of topical political cartoons from various artists curated by the Brooklyn Eagle editorial staff.
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