Nowadays, the outfits that NBA players wear into the arena get just as much attention as the highlight plays they are making up during games. People have always paid attention to the sneakers players wear on the court, but now they need to also make sure they're coming correct in the tunnel.
This season, we are highlighting 10 of our favorite NBA tunnel fits each week. Guys like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook have become known for their pregame style choices, but there are plenty of other players who should be on your radar.
Whether it's rare sneakers like the Off-White x Air Jordan I or Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1, or the latest hyped-up apparel from brands like Cactus Plant Flea Market and Rhude, there are plenty of ways for a pregame fit to stand out from the crowd. If you want even more analysis of style around the league this season, make sure to also check out the new season of Tunnel Takedown hosted by Racks Hogan, NBA champion Matt Barnes, and creative director Gia Seo airing every Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST.
Hover over the dots and scroll down on each image below to see the standout pieces each player is wearing.
LeBron James
Date: Nov. 15
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
LeBron James has been playing insanely well for a man in his 17th season, but he has also continued to impress in the tunnel before the games. Before this home game against the Sacramento Kings, James showed up in a brown hoodie by of-the-moment brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, brown pants, and burgundy socks. On feet, he laced up the hyped-up and recently-released "Cactus Jack" Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1. An Hermes cap, an accessory James has rocked rather frequently this season in various colors, completes the fall-toned fit.
PJ Tucker
Date: Nov. 18
Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
One of PJ Tucker 's most recent tunnel fits leans a little more on the dressier side. A red long sleeve graphic T-shirt is paired with olive slacks and a Nick Focquet fedura. But this is the NBA's sneaker king, so you know the highlight is the shoes. In-hand is one of former Dallas Mavericks forward Josh Howard's Air Jordan XIII PEs. On his feet is a colorful Kanye West x Reebok S. Carter that was purchased by the Rockets forward at Flight Club New York on a recent episode of Complex's Sneaker Shopping.
Devin Booker
Date: Nov. 18
Location: Talking Stick Resort Arena (Phoenix)
Devin Booker decided to keep it cozy this week for his home game against the Boston Celtics. He's rocking a yellow 424 hoodie, grey patchwork sweatpants, and completes the look with the "Pine Green" Sacai x Nike LDWaffle on feet.
James Harden
Date: Nov. 18
Location: Toyota Center (Houston)
PJ Tucker wasn't the only Houston Rockets player who showed up in a noteworthy outfit this past Monday. James Harden, who's currently averaging an insane 39.2 PPG this season, is known for his personal style off the court as well. Here he went with a Gucci Elton John T-shirt, denim overshirt, light washed jeans, and an orginal colorway of the Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu on feet.
Russell Westbrook
Date: Nov. 16
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
Not many NBA players can brag that they have their own clothing brand. So, it's no surprise how often Russell Westbrook can be seen in the tunnel showing off threads from his label, Honor the Gift. On this particular night, he paired a grey tie dye graphic T-shirt, light grey wool trench coat, and a pair of trackpants. A black beanie and "Shadow" Air Jordan I Flyknits add a bit of contrast to the otherwise light ensemble.
Blake Griffin
Date: Nov. 15
Location: Spectrum Center (Charlotte)
Blake Griffin has been battling back from an injury and has only played in two games so far this season, but he is still coming proper in the tunnel each week. Here the power forward keeps it simple with a vintage Budwesier T-shirt, black and red checkered mohair flannel, and black pants. The statement piece is the Travis Scott x Air Jordan I he decided to lace up, one of 2019's most coveted collaborations.
Troy Daniels
Date: Nov. 17
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
Luxury brands and wear hyped-up sneaker collabs is far from necessary to put together a good outfit. Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Troy Daniels is a solid example from this past weekend. A grey T-shirt, red and blue flannel, and lightwash jeans with knee blowouts are all on display. The "UNC to Chicago" Air Jordan I that dropped a few weeks ago completes the chill look.
Shake Milton
Date: Nov. 15
Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City)
Shake Milton got the memo that it's fleece season. Milton kept it super cozy in OKC with a green Nike fleece hoodie, black sweatpants, and an alternative "Grape" Nike Air Max 95 from 2018. The Louis Vuitton Damier dopp kit is a subtle flex also worth noting.
Karl-Anthony Towns
Date: Nov. 15
Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
Travis Scott was recently seen rocking this striped Marni fleece jacket at the second annual Astroworld Fest in Houston earlier this month, but Karl-Anthony Towns also did the piece justice here. A Tupac graphic T-shirt, black denim, and the rare Union x Air Jordan I complete the big man's look. Throwing the yellow laces into his Unions to match the jacket was a nice touch too.
Terance Mann
Date: Nov. 18
Location: Staples Center (Los Angeles)
It's still hoodie and shorts season in Los Angeles. Terance Mann is taking advantage of the warmer West Coast climate for as long as he can. He went with a classic Champion Reverse Weave hoodie, custom patchwork shorts by Mary Francis showing love to his alma mater Florida State, and John Elliott's most recent Nike collab, the "Parachute Beige" LeBron Icon to bring everything together.
