Jose Lopez, senior creative director for the Rockets, joins Friday’s show with exclusive details on the process leading to Houston’s new City Edition uniforms and corresponding court at Toyota Center for the 2023-24 NBA season. In an extended interview, Lopez explains the process of working with the league office and apparel manufacturer Nike on jersey development, as well as creative insight on what ultimately led to a matching court design and alternate logo(s). Other discussion topics include career highlights after two decades of creative work with the Rockets; his excitement for this season’s new-look team; what future uniforms may look like; and the importance of collaborating with Houston sports legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, and Jim Nantz.