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Jerseys may not be the most important thing a player has in mind when he is dribbling and shooting the ball in court, but for the millions of NBA fans out there who furiously support their favorite teams be it live or on television, wearing the team's jersey is just one way of shouting their love for the game and devotion to the team. Die-hard NBA fans either buy a pair of NBA jerseys for themselves so they can wear them during the play-offs or display them for all the world to see. While some make an entire collection of their team's memorabilias, hunting for exclusives and old stuff at bargain or specialty shops, as a pledge of devotion.

NBA Jerseys, especially the authentic ones cost hundreds of dollars apiece so it's not really that easy to get one. And if you are not learned enough, you might run into dealers of NBA jerseys who sell fake items instead. With lots of stores selling these items, the only reliable measure you can count on is getting your jerseys on accredited retailers like NBAStore.com. But with diligence, you may chance upon great offers and discounts and get the real thing at other sports memorabilia websites.

There are three types of NBA jerseys that fans can choose from: authentic, replica, and Swingman. The authentic jersey is the real thing, the same fabric, design, and touch that your NBA idols wear on and off-court. They are priced steep for their quality, as you could have guessed. The replica, the most inexpensive of the three, carries the same color scheme and design of the authentic jersey but they are only printed. Also the fabric used here is cheaper. Meanwhile, the Swingman jersey is made to look and feel like authentic ones but done in a less expensive fashion. Instead of having the logos and lettering handstitched, these are cut out from twill and heat pressed. The fabric comes with small holes as well to let air flow freely.

There are many possible reasons why any fan would think of digging into these stuff but one thing is for sure - it has something to do with the identity reinforcement. So whether one is economically challenged to buy authentic jerseys or rich enough to buy ten one authentic uniform of each NBA team, what matters for these people is that they have some good stuff that they can "wear" marking them off as fans of, say, the Chicago Bulls or LA Lakers. And that branding is what affirms their identity as fans. This thing for NBA jerseys is not so much an indulgence if you will look at it in this light. However, going overboard might be too much, really.

At the end of the day, who cares if some people choose to spend lots of their hard-earned money on these items which other people call unnecessary? What is important is that they find fulfilment in something they are really passionate about. Good thing it's sports and not some other dangerous business.