The Best Holiday Gifts for the Sports Fan in Your Life

Where to Buy It: neweracap.com, lids.com, hatclub.com, and more
Price: $42-$65

Who doesn't love a fitted hat? Whether the person on your list loves a custom colorway or the classic caps that they players wear, there's something out there that will do the job. Snapbacks and dad caps are fine, too. It all depends on the person’s personal style. We just think a fitted is the perfect option. Just make sure you know their size. Another pro tip, make sure you know how diehard of a fan this person is. If it's someone more casual, they may not care about the team logo, as long as the hat looks good (Yankees caps are a great go-to in this scenario). If they're someone who would consider getting buried in their team's jersey, maybe be a bit more specific.

Where to Buy It: target.com or anywhere else video games are sold
Price: $60

Whether they are a die hard basketball fan or not, chances are they have spent some hours playing NBA 2K in their life. In recent years, the gameplay has declined a bit, but there is still plenty of fun to be had here. Just please, don’t think you’re getting a deal if you see a 2K game with Devin Booker on the cover for a super low price. That’s last year’s game. Make sure it’s Kobe. Also make sure you get it for the right console. That PS5 disc won't work in an Xbox. Don’t leave someone disappointed.

Where to Buy It: adidas.com
Price: $120

If you’re getting a gift for someone who still participates in a rec league or just lives for morning runs at the local gym, they will always appreciate a new pair of basketball sneakers. The Adidas AE 1, the first signature sneaker of Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, is a new pair that we are personally excited about, but there are a ton of worthy options. The Nike LeBron 21, Jordan Tatum 1, or a classic pair of Nike Kobe 6s are also some suggestions worth considering.

Where to Buy It: justdon.com
Price: $400

For many people, Don C is the pinnacle of luxury sportswear. He’s taken pieces we all love, like mesh basketball shorts and snapbacks, and turned them up a notch through the use of authentic python skin and unconventional logo placements. You’ve definitely seen a pair of shorts with the logo embroidered across the front. They cost a pretty penny, but they’ll be appreciated. Please, just don’t settle for a fake pair. Get them from the source.

Where to Buy It: OVO Store
Price: $898

Drake’s October’s Very Own just released its latest lineup of NFL gear. There are cheaper items like T-shirts and beanies, but the real standout item here is the varsity jacket, if you have the budget for it. Drake fan or not, you have to admit this is an incredible varsity jacket. If you have a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots, or Kansas City Chiefs on your shopping list this year, this is a home run.

Where to Buy It: clarktoys.com
Price: $19.99

If the NBA fan in your life happens to collect Funko Pops, this one is a no brainer. Even if they don’t, they will likely get a bit nostalgic for this one when they unwrap it. Funko teamed up with iconic basketball magazine SLAM to create figures based around some of its old covers. The best part, a full-size print of the cover is included, which makes this an awesome display piece. Toys aren’t just for kids during the holiday season after all. 

Where to Buy It: store.nytimes.com
Price: $90

Everyone loves a good coffee table book. If you’re looking for something a bit more unique than a jersey or T-shirt, this book compiles various stories that have appeared in the New York Times  throughout the paper’s 172 years of circulation that are related to your favorite baseball or football team. Yes, we understand that not a ton of young people still read the morning paper, but this is still cool to flip through. Plus, it’s a great history lesson.