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Intro
Tonight the 2012 NBA Draft takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Awesome. We're all on pins and needles, wondering impatiently where guys like Evan Fournier and Royce White are going to end up. Right. If you're planning on watching the entire Draft, Based God help you. But if you're a dude who loves to see a good fashion fail, well then today is your Christmas. What happens when you let a 19-year-old kid, who idolizes Kanye West and LeBron James, run rampant through a Barneys with no budget? Start clicking through The 25 Craziest Suits in NBA History.
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Michael Jordan
Flair Jordan
Modeled by: Michael Jordan
Year of the Suit: 1986
Has a there ever been a less stylish person with their own clothing line? MJ's an icon on the court but a complete mess off of it. When he's not tucking a condom-tight turtleneck into a pair of Paco jean shorts, he's on the red carpet looking like a Marc Jacobs' shoulder bag.
Adam Morrison
"Hi I'm Adam, Is Your Daughter Home?"
Modeled by: Adam Morrison
Year of the Suit: 2009
At first glance is Adam's black suit all that crazy? No. But throw in the molester facial hair with the unruly mop-top and you have a look that's worthy of this list. Being a dad sucks. Because, eventually, a dude who looks like this will show up to your front door and take your daughter to the junior prom. It's inevitable.
Dwyane Wade
Fashion's Bright Future
Modeled by: Dwyane Wade
Year of the Suit: 2009
D-Wade's the best at fusing contemporary style with '90s accents. He's got Urkel's glasses, Bill Nye's bow tie, and swagger jacks TLC with a Band-Aid on his face. Crazy? Definitely. Sexy? Yes, please. Cool? No doubt.
Phil Jackson
"Good Will" Phil
Modeled by: Phil Jackson
Year of the Suit: 1994
The legendary coach talks to Scottie about the Men's Warehouse "Buy One, Get One Half Off Sale." Either Phil still buys off the rack or he's wearing hockey pads under that jacket.
Erick Dampier
The Suge Knight Collection
Modeled by: Erick Dampier
Year Of The Suit: 1996
Yup, this looks like a dude who would go on to average seven points and seven rebounds per game throughout his career.
Baron Davis
The Floor General
Modeled by: Baron Davis
Year of the Suit: 2007
Part time point guard, full time back-up dancer. Baron Davis proudly rocks his stage garb from Michael Jackson's History Tour.
Joakim Noah
Bozo Chic
Modeled by: Joakim Noah
Year of the Suit: 2007
The NBA Draft is basically an exhibition in bad fashion, but the Bulls center took tasteless to other level when he donned this atrocity. Quick—hold up two fingers if you look like a dumbass.
Walt Frazier
Can Ya Dig It?
Modeled by: Walt "Clyde" Frazier
Year of the Suit: 2011
The Yankees don't have shit on Clyde's pinstripe game. #stunt101
Raymond Felton
That Picnic Table Swag
Modeled by: Raymond Felton
Year of the Suit: 2005
Dude had no business being selected 5th overall or rocking this doo-doo brown piece to the Draft. SMH, young'ns these days.
Craig Sager
I Am...Sager Fierce
Modeled by: Craig Sager
Year of the Suit: 2010
Benny the Bull turns the table on a crazy suit originator.
Jack Ramsay
A Checkered Past
Modeled by: Jack Ramsay
Year of the Suit: 1980
With that extra-wide collar, chest hair exposed, and undoubtedly reeking of Stetson, Dr. Jack coached the Blazers with repelling creepiness.
Al-Farouq Aminu
Soo Woo!
Modeled By: Al-Farouq Aminu
Year Of The Suit: 2010
The forward doesn't play much, but balls so hard on his pregame runway walk to the locker room.
Karl Malone
Where's the Rest of Your Tie, Fam?
Modeled by: Karl Malone
Year of the Suit: 1985
Prior to his lengthy career in the Association, Karl Malone played bass in the Bay City Rollers. Sadly, he's had far worse offenses in his lifetime.
Tim Thomas
No Fugaziness Allowed
Modeled by: Tim Thomas
Year of the Suit: 1997
When you're the seventh overall pick of the NBA Draft alongside the likes of Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, and Chauncey Billups you have to let everyone know that you're real and not "fugazy." #getoffme
Lebron James
All White Errrythang
Modeled by: LeBron James
Year of the Suit: 2003
Long before he took his talents to South Beach, King James showed his Miami Vice style with this white-on-white-on-white ensemble.
Drew Gooden
Draft Day Couture
Modeled by: Drew Gooden
Year of the Suit: 2002
David Stern shakes hands with the world's tallest duffle bag.
Darryl Dawkins
Memoirs of a Sixer
Modeled by: Darryl Dawkins
Year of the Suit: 2010
The 76ers legend turned geisha showed up to All-Star Weekend draped in a traditional silk kimono.
Clipper Darrell
Clipper Darrell
Modeled by: Clipper Darrell
Year of the Suit: 2009
As if being a lifelong Clipper diehard wasn't painful enough, Darrell Bailey (famous for reppin' Lob City in this ridiculous suit) was asked to disassociate himself with the organization when it appeared he was banking off the team's brand. After an uproar in the local media and shout outs from Blake Griffin and Chris Paul via Twitter, Bailey was invited back to his seat in section 107.
Dennis Rodman
Ed Hardy Formal Wear
Modeled By: Dennis Rodman
Year Of The Suit: 2011
For real—what did you expect from The Worm? Crushed velvet jacket, embroidered with his number and initials. At least he didn't wear this.
Jalen Rose
D-Town's Finest
Modeled by: Jalen Rose
Year of the Suit: 1994
Who knew Keith Sweat played for the Nuggets at one point. In all seriousness though, think he rocks this type of shit when he takes Sage Steele out to dinner?
Craig Sager
Sagerlicious
Modeled by: Craig Sager
Year of the Suit: 2010
With Dwight Howard in the cross hairs, the crazy suit OG stunts hard in a woodland camo piece.
Darryl Dawkins
Darryl Dawkins Part II
Modeled By: Darryl Dawkins
Year Of The Suit: 2012
We don't know if it's an alligator, snake, or crocodile—but we do know this suit is crazy. Cam said it best.
Walt Frazier
Bovine Fine
Modeled by: Walt "Clyde" Frazier
Year of the Suit: 2011
Say what you want but you have to respect Clyde's DGAF attitude.
Samaki Walker
Ready for the Player's Ball
Modeled By: Samaki Walker
Year Of The Suit: 1996
Samaki's style was so hot that the Black Mamba swagger-jacked him 14 years later.