The 10 Most Stylish NBA Players of the 2012/13 Season

When Kobe Bryant heard that NBA stars were starting to care about style, you think his competitive fire wasn't going to flare up and make him take a run at the top spot? Seems like the only thing people cared about this season was the Lakers' struggles, which definitely overshadowed Kobe's style come-up. And the "Black Mamba" is definitely someone who's style you can easily challenge—dude throws the most serious shade this side of the sun.

King James is having the type of season that'll ensure he's on every Top 10 list anyone puts out, including this one. Since taking his talents to South Beach, Lebron James has seriously stepped up his style game. Just like his on-court game, any style move he makes is pretty unstoppable, and he routinely kills it in suits and designer gear. Long live the King.

The only rookie to make this list, we made this call at the beginning of the season. Dude isn't a certified star yet, but his Instagram is poppin' off with stylish kits that offer something other than the suiting and #menswear that floods this list. If the kid sticks around Brooklyn, his style and star power will definitely evolve and it won't be long before he'll be stuntin' on red carpet.

Did moving to L.A. awake a sleeping style giant in Steve Nash? After making the move to the City of Lights, the point guard totally started rocking a #menswear haircut, and his suit game is now near Lord Disick's game (before Disick caught the 'Ye effect). And his casual dress isn't too bad, either. The Lakers may have just barely made it into the playoffs, but the L.A. squad would do well to follow Nash's lead on the court and in the style arena.

Kevin Durant's impact on the NBA was as immediate as any superstar in recent history. Alongside his teammate Russwell Westbrook, he's also shaping the future of NBA players as style icons in their own right. The "Durantula" has steez that's as versatile as his skills. He comes correct in suiting when the situation calls for it, but he's definitely more known for the geek-chic look he and Westbrook brought to the league. We're not sure what's going to come first: Duran winning his first ring or claiming the No. 1 spot on this list next year.

Despite a late start to the season, Amar'e's style never slowed down. From suits on the red carpet to rocking a streetwear-approved camo jacket over a black hoodie while tracking down his Range in the Hurricane Sandy aftermath, Amar'e went hard in the paint both on and off the court. Who knows how far the Knicks' improbable success will last, but "Stat" will keep NY's champion steez rolling.

It can be tough for the big dudes to find their fit and look, but Tyson Chandler is the tallest stylish guy out there. His personal style ranges from flawless formal gear to looks that are almost certified street goth, and even channels the legendary Knick player and dresser Walt "Clyde" Frazier. We feel sorry for whoever has to sit behind him at a fashion show, but Chandler is quickly becoming a favorite athlete of the fashion industry.

His nickname "Flash" applies to his quick finesse on the court, but it's just as indicative of Dwyane Wade's style away from the court. Never one to back down from joining a trend of the moment or helping to start one, D-Wade has championed leather pants, perfected his cozy-boy steez, and rocked Louboutin sneakers to meet President Obama. The Heat may be rolling towards a second consecutive championship, which will only increase the boldness of Wade's style.

You know we had to put our dude Russell near the top of this list. Our NBA cover star was instrumental in making people pay attention to basketball players' style off the floor. Most people may have poked fun at his bold prints and geek-chic steez, but we stylish few knew that Westbrook was headed in the right direction. His penchant for taking style risks may have earned him a few critics, but not giving a fuck about the haters is a crucial step in earning your badge as a style icon.

Carmelo's breakout year didn't only happen on the court. Just as he outpaced the competition by winning his first-ever NBA scoring title, Melo's clout as a style all-star puts him at the top of our list. Melo always kept us guessing as to what he'd show up in next, and never disappointed. His outfit at Public School's NYFW presentation was clean, cool, and one of the best in the whole place. He also palled around with Terry Richardson and outdressed everyone at events celebrating his shoe drops. Whether or not he wins MVP for the crazy season he's had, Melo now claims the No. 1 spot as the NBA's most stylish dude.