Swingman Jersey

Hello fellow Kings fans, I'm a long time lurker here and had a few pressing questions.
I've never owned a basketball jersey and was interested in purchasing a Cousins swingman jersey like the one in the link. I've heard the quality of the replica jerseys isn't of the highest standards (material wise) but can anyone tell me if swingman jerseys are worth their price? They seem to be a nice medium between the relatively cheap replica jerseys and the outrageously priced authentic jerseys.
Furthermore, when purchasing a jersey how does one figure out what size to buy? I know on the website they have a size chart but that's not completely helpful. In addition, I can't just make a trip to the Kings team store as I live in Florida. Perhaps I'll make a trip to a local jersey store (Orlando Magic) to try and find one that's of an appropriate size.

I'd appreciate any input.

4 months ago Rakim 7 comments 0 recs |

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Me personally

if I were to buy a jersey, it would be a Swingman. They’re good quality, plus you don’t have to spend the $180 for a real one. I almost bought a Swingman today at the Arden mall, actually.

formerly what_the_crap

by Dub_TC on Feb 11, 2012 10:59 PM PST reply actions

Depends if you want a fitted or "hood" look..

I’m a youngin and “hood look” is all I know how to call it but it’s where you can wear a sweatshirt underneath or have it lil bit longer. But I’d go a size bigger, cause once it’s small on you, you got a pin up for your man cave. (or am I the only one who pins up old jerseys?

We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams

by J.R 50 on Feb 11, 2012 11:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions

better than a jersey of old pin ups

(or am I the only one who pins up old jerseys?

by betweentheeyes on Feb 11, 2012 11:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Well played haha

We can't win at home. We can't win on the road. I just can't figure out where else to play!
-- Pat Williams

by J.R 50 on Feb 12, 2012 12:36 AM PST via mobile up reply actions

I've owned many of Swingman jersey's

They are good and close enough to authentic that they don’t look cheesy. For the price gap between authentic and swingman, I have a hard time justifying the authentic. Especially with how often players switch teams.

I had the worst luck growing up….

First jersey was a Bobby Hurley jersey, got in a car accident shortly after
Second, Jason Williams, traded for Mike Bibby
Got a Bibby, traded a year later
Kevin Martin, Traded less than a year later
I now have a Tyreke and Cousins jersey. If they get traded, it’s not my fault!

Hmmm… Now that I think about it, maybe I should buy a Travis Outlaw jersey. the $90 for the swingman would be worth not having to see him again

by HeuristicLineup on Feb 12, 2012 9:14 PM PST reply actions