As a designer, and devoted, lifelong Knicks follower. This issue has troubled me since the "new" uniforms were unveiled. As a creative professional with a background in studying design and typography, this issue reflects a sloppiness within the franchise that must be rooted out immediately.

I have attempted to be silent on this issue but cannot hold back any longer.

Our clumsy type design lacks the classic symmetry of the Boston "Celtics" or even the fundamental artistry of Chicago's "Bulls". It neither represents the soaring majesty of our skyscrapers or the rhythmic beat of subway tracks. The font is picked out of a stock catalog. It is stocky and lacks proper spacing, or customization, to make the arc effective. The drop in Jason Kidd's shooting percentage, (due to the arc of his shot being off) can be directly attributed to the mishandled arc which caught in a phantom zone between the traditonal arc and a straight line.

Take a close look at the photo at the top.

http://espn.go.com/espn/playbook/story/_/id/8298718/uni-watch-power-rankings-rates-nba-uniforms-1-30

Here's the capper, as a result of faulty typography, the alignment of double digit numerals on the front of the jersey is also off. This is plainly evident to anyone with a trained eye. A professional. Which is what we expect all Knicks players to be at all times, right? Mike Woodson calls on a player like Amar'e, to accept a secondary role as a non-starter. How can Stoudemire, or JR Smith, be professionals in uniforms that are designed by amateurs?

Next time you watch a Knicks game, look carefully. Then you will understand why we may struggle in the playoffs.

You look good. You play good.