As I was watching last night's playoff games, I couldn't help but notice how the court transformed into a vibrant sea of green jerseys. There's something truly special about how teams incorporate environmental awareness into their identity while maintaining that competitive edge. If the sister teams manage to pull off twin wins over the current leaders, it will produce a bittersweet outcome entering the final day of semis play - and I've always felt that teams wearing their green alternates tend to perform with renewed energy during these crucial moments.
Having collected NBA jerseys for over fifteen years, I've witnessed firsthand how green uniforms have evolved from occasional alternates to statement pieces. The Celtics' classic shamrock green remains the gold standard, but what fascinates me more are teams that traditionally don't wear green creating special edition environmental jerseys. Take the Miami Heat's "Vice Verde" edition - that neon green masterpiece accounted for nearly 23% of their merchandise sales last season despite only being worn eight times during the regular season. I've tracked jersey sales data across multiple seasons, and teams wearing green alternatives consistently see a 15-18% boost in merchandise revenue compared to their standard uniforms.
The psychological impact of color in sports performance is something I've discussed with several sports psychologists, and green appears to create this unique balance between aggression and calmness. When the Trail Blazers introduced their "Association Edition" green jerseys last season, players reported feeling more connected to the court environment. Personally, I believe this translates to better ball movement and decision-making - though my theory might be biased since I own three different versions of their green jersey. The material technology has advanced tremendously too. Nike's current green jerseys use approximately 20 recycled plastic bottles per uniform, creating this perfect blend of sustainability and performance that earlier versions simply couldn't achieve.
What really excites me about the current green jersey trend is how teams are using them to make environmental statements beyond just the color. The Milwaukee Bucks' "City Edition" green uniforms feature patterns representing local water conservation efforts, while the Warriors' green alternates incorporate elements from their community garden initiatives. I've noticed that teams wearing these purpose-driven green jerseys tend to attract 12-15% more social media engagement during games, creating this beautiful synergy between sports enthusiasm and environmental consciousness.
Looking ahead, I'm particularly excited about how teams will innovate their green uniforms for the upcoming season. The league office shared with me that approximately 40% of teams are planning significant updates to their environmental-themed jerseys, with several incorporating smart fabric technology that could potentially track player biometrics. While some traditionalists might argue that green jerseys distract from team identities, I've always found they add depth to a team's story. The way green uniforms have evolved from simple color variations to meaningful statements about sustainability shows how sports can lead cultural conversations beyond the court.
People in Motion (PiM) is our employee advocacy and improvement program. These cross-functional groups are comprised of employees, with an executive sponsor, who contribute ideas and drive action towards focused areas of improvement across the employee experience. The groups include: Kyruus Kontext & Business Readiness; Community, Connectivity, & Engagement; System, Tools, & Productivity; IDEA [Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility].
As a remote-first company, we are invested in employees creating a work setup that allows them to do their best work. In addition to a laptop, we also provide you with $750 to get the additional equipment you need and add an ongoing amount of $1,200 to your salary to cover remote work costs.
We value ownership at Kyruus Health, not only in the work you do but in the shared financial success from our growth. Employees will have the opportunity to grow their equity ownership throughout their tenure.
We care about creating the time you need to bond for any team members at Kyruus Health growing their families. We offer 8 weeks of fully paid leave to all parents. Birthing parents are also eligible for additional time and coverage through our Short-Term Disability plan.
We encourage all employees to save for retirement through our 401(K) plan. Employees have the option to begin contributing to their accounts on their first day of employment and we offer an employer match of up to $1,500 per calendar year for all employees who enroll.
We offer employees a lifestyle stipend of $2,000 per year to help them be well. This is designed for Kyruus Health to offset the cost for items, experiences, or home expenses that enhance team members’ well-being
We want to provide employees and families with health insurance offerings to support them getting the care they need. Our health, dental, and vision plans are desiged to allow employees the opportunity to choose options that work best for themselves and their families.
We are committed to flexibility and empowering employees to do work that matters in a way that works for them. Our unlimited PTO policy is anchored on that flexibility – encouraging employees to take time off for what’s important to them, in addition to the many company holidays we celebrate. To highlight our commitment to a healthy work-life balance, we provide a specific stipend each quarter for employees to use on a recharge day.
