NBA Courtside Style: Drake Vs. Chris Brown

Who dressed better on the court this season?

Apr 18, 2013
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The beef between Drake and Chris Brown seems never-ending. Every week, there are slick and passive-aggressive barbs back and forth between them. It's no surprise, as one dude raps and dabbles in R&B, the other sings and dabbles in rap, and both have dabbled with the same girl. Sounds like a VH1 original movie, right? We aren't experts in conflict resolution, but we do know style. With the NBA Playoffs starting this Saturday, April 20, we've decided to pit Drake and Chris Brown against each other for a courtside style war. Who brought it better on the hardwood this past year?

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1 knicks

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Drake

Where: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
When: April 14, 2013

Chris Brown

Where: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics
When: March 31, 2013

Winner:

Both guys were caught at Knicks games sitting next to Spike Lee, but who won when it came to style? This round goes to Drake. The frog camo hoodie and Timbs make for an on-trend combo. Chris Brown, on the other hand, wore a denim jacket with snakeskin details. Anything Joe Budden would wear is questionable.

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Drake/Chris Brown

Where: NBA All-Star Game
When: February 17, 2013

Winner:

Chris Brown takes round two and one-ups Drake with the help of accessories. The frames are dope, and the Chicago Bulls snapback is a classic. Also note the Pyrex hoodie he's wearing. We don't know what's worse about Drake's outfit—the lack of direction or the size of his sneaker tongues.

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Drake

Where: All-Star Slam Dunk Contest
When: February 16, 2013

Chris Brown

Where: New York Knicks vs. L.A. Lakers
When: December 25, 2012

Winner:

This one's a tie. Drake is only one of three people who own these red leather sweatpants from En Noir. The bright color is hard to wear, but he pulled it off nicely by leaving everything else simple. Chris Brown went to the Knicks/Lakers game with Rihanna on Christmas day in matching black gear and gold hardware. The Timbs give a rugged edge to his look.

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Drake/Chris Brown

Where: NBA All-Star Game
When: Febrary 26, 2012

Winner:

Chris Brown wins with the West Coast swag of khaki shorts, high socks, and Vans. Drake doesn't look bad, but a graphic tee with denim and boots isn't anything too special. With two wins to Drake's one, Breezy takes the courtside-style crown.

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