Most Stylish NBA Players
Russell Westbrook has a style that's all his own.
NBA players have a year-round job: play basketball at the highest level in the world. From elevating their craft in the offseason to playing an 82-game schedule to competing for NBA titles in the spring, players work hard to be the best professional ballers they can be.
But not all NBA action is on the court. Some players put in work to be ballers off the court, too, through the clothes they choose to wear.
With veterans and a new generation of players leading the way, the NBA has become a competitive place in terms of style. Fashion has become a new type of brand-building tool and a powerful way to connect with fans, as players and teams use style to make statements.
These are the most stylish players in the league.
25. DeAndre Jordan
DeAndre Jordan, inspired by Jimi Hendrix.
Team: New York Knicks
Position: Center
Rookie debut: 2008
Height/weight: 6'11"/265 pounds
Born: July 21,1988, in Houston, Texas (30 years old)
Bottom line: Good thing NBA players make good coin. Big-and-tall men like DeAndre Jordan don't find clothes that fit off the rack.
Jordan has cool style, wearing leather jackets. It's a simpler style compared to the outlandish looks of some other players such as Russell Westbrook and P.J. Tucker.
24. Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo represents the motherland — Africa.
Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Position: Forward
Rookie debut: 2013
Height/weight: 6'11"/242 pounds
Born: Dec. 6, 1994, in Athens, Greece (24 years old)
Bottom line: The Greek Freak has taken his game to MVP levels, but he keeps it casual off the hardwood. He likes to wear hoodies and a pair of Jordans along with some sweats. He does not dress up in suits or other large bizarre outerwear that other players wear.
23. Tristan Thompson
Tristan Thompson before a 2018 playoff game against the Boston Celtics.
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Position: Center/power forward
Rookie debut: 2011
Height/weight: 6'10"/238 pounds
Born: March 13, 1991, in Brampton, Canada (27 years old)
Bottom line: The big man for the Cavaliers has a clean fashion sense with a variety of different looks, including sweatshirts, suits, jean jackets and many other stylish outfits. However, his style is not quite as clean as a John Wall or Victor Oladipo outfit.
22. Mike Conley
Mike Conley, sidelined, in his street clothes.
Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Position: Point Guard
Rookie debut: 2007
Height/weight: 6'1"/175 pounds
Born: Oct. 11, 1987, in Fayetteville, Arkansas (31 years old)
Bottom line: Mike Conley wears a wide range of clothes off the court, including hoodies, bomber jackets, joggers, sweaters, suits and more. Like many NBA players, he enjoys fashion and documents many of his outfits throughout the season on his Instagram page.
21. Kyle Kuzma
Kyle Kuzma: "From the court to the streets, you have to Adapt."
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Position: Small forward
Rookie debut: 2017
Height/weight: 6'9"/220 pounds
Born: July 24, 1995, in Flint, Michigan (23 years old)
Bottom line: Kyle Kuzma has lots of exotic suits and other clothing in his wardrobe. From black suits to jean jackets and camo pants, Kuzma is taking advantage of his NBA salary, even if he hasn’t gotten the big paycheck yet.
20. Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic has become a quick study in the ways of NBA style.
Team: Dallas Mavericks
Position: Guard/forward
Rookie debut: 2018
Height/weight: 6'7"/218 pounds
Born: Feb. 28, 1998, in Ljubljana, Slovenia (19 years old)
Bottom line: The rookie sensation from Slovenia might be young, but his style, like his on-court game, is growing up fast. When arriving to the arena for games, Luka Doncic likes to mix up his looks with overcoats, hoodies and Nike sneakers. He wears jeans most of the time today. Expect his style to expand as the youngster matures.
19. Donovan Mitchell
Shoes, clothes and jewelry. Donovan Mitchell checks all of the boxes.
Team: Utah Jazz
Position: Shooting guard
Rookie debut: 2017
Height/weight: 6'3"/215 pounds
Born: Sept. 7, 1996, in Elmsford, New York (22 years old)
Bottom line: Donovan Mitchell likes to wear hoodies, zip-up jackets and joggers. He also wears brands such as Adidas and Gucci. In addition to all of the fancy brands and outerwear, Mitchell often is seen wearing distressed jeans on his Instagram.
18. Jayson Tatum
Jayson Tatum appreciates being blessed.
Team: Boston Celtics
Position: Small forward
Rookie debut: 2017
Height/weight: 6'8"/208 pounds
Born: March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri (20 years old)
Bottom line: The second-year player from Duke has no shortage of looks from his closet, including flannel shirts and suit jackets. But Tatum’s go-to attire is the hoodie, whether it’s Nike or a different brand.
17. Kyle Lowry
Kyle Lowry, left, and DeMar DeRozan are teammates with style.
Team: Toronto Raptors
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2006
Height/weight: 6'1"/196 pounds
Born: March 25, 1986, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (32 years old)
Bottom line: The five-time All-Star has old-school fashion sense, wearing suits for the most part on game days. Sometimes, Lowry will go new school and bust out a jean jacket or the occasional hoodie.
16. Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis keeps it comfortable.
Team: New Orleans Pelicans
Position: Forward/center
Rookie debut: 2012
Height/weight: 6'10"/253 pounds
Born: March 11, 1993, in Chicago, Illinois (25 years old)
Bottom line: Anthony Davis has unique style, wearing anything from plain white T-shirts to suits. He even will break out colorful crewneck sweatshirts, covered with written symbols and brands on them, to go with distressed jeans. And when appropriate, he will slap on a pair of Nikes.
15. CJ McCollum
Make room for the baller.
Team: Portland Trail Blazers
Position: Shooting guard
Rookie debut: 2013
Height/weight: 6'3"/190 pounds
Born: Sept. 19, 1991, in Canton, Ohio (27 years old)
Bottom line: CJ McCollum has underrated style. Like his play on the court, he is a consistent producer with a wide variety of jackets, coats, sweaters and other outerwear. It gets cold in the Pacific Northwest, so he has to keep warm with A-game coats. He also likes to wear suit jackets and make sure everything is memorable.
14. Kyrie Irving
Just another night on the blue carpet for Kyrie Irving.
Team: Boston Celtics
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2011
Height/weight: 6'3"/193 pounds
Born: March 23, 1992, in Melbourne, Australia (26 years old)
Bottom line: Kyrie Irving never been afraid to speak his mind, and the point guard brings this same fearlessness to his wardrobe with a nice in-between style of hoodies and suits. He often prefers hoodies over suits, but the suits he wears have a clean look. Irving also has nice watch game.
13. Jimmy Butler
Follow the leader.
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Position: Shooting guard
Rookie debut: 2011
Height/weight: 6'8"/232 pounds
Born: Sept. 14, 1989, in Houston Texas (29 years old)
Bottom line: Jimmy Butler is leader off the court just as he is on it. He has a penchant for jackets — wearing bomber jackets, zip-up jackets and more. On occasion, Butler also will wear suits with hoodies, a popular trend with many players in the NBA.
12. Paul George
When you're a big dog like Paul George, you can wear whatever you want.
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Position: Small Forward
Rookie debut: 2010
Height/weight: 6'9"/220 pounds
Born: May 2, 1990, in Palmdale, California (28 years old)
Bottom line: Paul George sports a variety of looks, including T-shirts, joggers and jackets. Sometimes, he will complete his look with a golden chain. And his shoe game — showcasing all kinds of different Nikes — always is on point.
11. Victor Oladipo
Victor Oladipo wore pink to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Team: Indiana Pacers
Position: Shooting Guard
Rookie debut: 2013
Height/weight: 6'4"/210 points
Born: May 4, 1992, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (26 years old)
Bottom line: You might call Victor Oladipo's style new classic. His jackets and suits have a classy, fresh feel. He wears golden chains with his outfits. Sometimes, he will even wear boots with his looks. Oladipo has gotten so fashionable that he has become a figure in the Express men’s brand.
10. Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry has become a trendsetter.
Team: Golden State Warriors
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2009
Height/weight: 6'3"/190 pounds
Born: March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio (30 years old)
Bottom line: Life is good for the two-time MVP. And wherever Stephen Curry goes, he shows how good — whether it's formal or casual style. He likes to wear hoodies, suits and a plethora of jackets. He also likes to wear hats on occasion and his own Curry Under Armour shoes.
9. Ben Simmons
The look of a professional.
Team: Philadelphia 76ers
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2017
Height/weight: 6'10"/230 pounds
Born: July 20, 1996, in Melbourne, Australia (22 years old)
Bottom line: The 2018 Rookie of the Year has had no sophomore slump on the court or in the style department. He has a fashionable sense for jackets and cargo pants, and likes to wear a golden chain (as many NBA players do). A pair of Nikes often complete his look.
8. Devin Booker
No fashion risk, no reward.
Team: Phoenix Suns
Position: Shooting guard
Rookie debut: 2015
Height/weight: 6'6"/210 pounds
Born: Oct. 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan (22 years old)
Bottom line: Kentucky is famous for a horse race, where people get dressed to the nines. Some of that style may have rubbed off on the shooting guard out from UK, who likes to rock suits with matching pants and turtleneck sweaters. In addition to turtlenecks, Devin Booker often wears gold chains and sneakers to complete his off-court uniform.
7. John Wall
John Wall rings in 2019 with a sharp look.
Team: Washington Wizards
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2010
Height/weight: 6'4"/210 pounds
Born: Sept. 6, 1990, in Raleigh, North Carolina (28 years old)
Bottom line: John Wall is one of the best-dressed players in the NBA. His fashionable style includes fur coats, gold watches and sunglasses. Many times, he will complete his ensembles with a nice pair of sneakers.
6. D’Angelo Russell
D'Angelo Russell at an Us Weekly style event.
Team: Brooklyn Nets
Position: Point guard
Height/weight: 6'5"/198 pounds
Rookie debut: 2015
Born: Feb. 23, 1996, in Louisville, Kentucky (23 years old)
Bottom line: Money can buy a nice wardrobe. A 2015 first-round pick (No. 2 overall out of Ohio State), D’Angelo Russell has many looks — from long overcoats to suits, joggers, distressed jeans, jean jackets, checkered pants and more. At times, his style seems limitless.
5. P.J. Tucker
P.J. Tucker has veteran style.
Team: Houston Rockets
Position: Small forward
Rookie debut: 2006
Height/weight: 6'6"/245 pounds
Born: May 5, 1885, in Raleigh, North Carolina (33 years old)
Bottom line: Playing overseas in Israel, Italy, Germany and the Ukraine introduced P.J. Tucker to international flavor. Now, he has an array of intriguing, eye-popping outfits, wearing anything from suit jackets to bomber jackets to gold chains. The uniqueness of Tucker's style is second to none. Maybe only Russell Westbrook is in the same class.
4. Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook. #fashionking
Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Position: Point guard
Rookie debut: 2008
Height/weight: 6'3"/200 pounds
Born: Nov. 12, 1988, in Long Beach, California (30 years old)
Bottom line: The Southern California native learned early how to get people's attention growing up in the shadow of Hollywood. Russell Westbrook stands out in a league of style standouts, wearing just about any color and clothing imaginable, including red coats, light green shirts, yellow pants and denim. He’ll top off his looks with Jordans or other trendy shoes.
3. LeBron James
It's good to be the king.
Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Position: Small forward
Height/weight: 6'8"/250 pounds
Rookie debut: 2003
Born: Dec. 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio (34 years old)
Bottom line: LeBron James might be 16-year NBA veteran, but he's still a young man. And he has the unique wardrobe to prove it. One of his favorite looks is to wear a suit jacket over a hoodie. James also will sport a fedora hat. Whatever he chooses to wear, James always seems to be having fun while looking cool.
2. Andre Iguodala
Andre Iguodala's style is no accident.
Team: Golden State Warriors
Position: Small forward
Rookie debut: 2004
Height/weight: 6'6"/215 pounds
Born: Jan. 28, 1984, in Springfield, Illinois (35 years old)
Bottom line: Andre Iguodala has become one of the most fashionable players in the league. It helps to play alongside Allen Iverson, a fashion icon of basketball in the early 2000s. Iguodala wears coats, distressed jeans and sometimes different kinds of shoes, not just Jordan shoes. Call him the elder statesmen of modern-day NBA style.
1. Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade has no shortage of style game.
Team: Miami Heat
Position: Shooting guard
Rookie debut: 2003
Height/weight: 6'4"/220 pounds
Born: Jan. 17, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois (37 years old)
Bottom line: The most stylish player in the NBA is Dwyane Wade. His bold looks include his own merchandise, overcoats, joggers and suits. He also will wear suit pants and boots on occasion. As Wade bids goodbye to the NBA, someone will fill his style void. The master has prepared the rest of the league well.