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Game 7 of the NBA Finals is upon us, that means not only do we get one more day of exciting NBA basketball between the San Antonio Spurs and the reigning champs, The Miami Heat, but we get one more opportunity to see the burgeoning style that some of the more exciting players in the league are developing. And even though this season's pre- and post-game style has been like a fashion show at times, it doesn't always end with a standing ovation and flowers thrown on the stage.
The emerging fashion sense today's NBA players has it's ups and it's downs. The ups are cool—props to Lebron, Chandler, Westbook and others for redefining what it means to be a stylish ball player. But it hasn't come without a cost. For every slam dunk off-court there are sure to be more than a few bricks. And some of those bricks are ugly. We've collected them all. Check out The Worst Outfits of the 2012-13 NBA Season.
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Chandler Parsons Poses as a European Soccer Player
What's wrong: The only person who can pull off the Cristiano Ronaldo look is... well, no one. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo. So this Euro-style, multi-color, no-pattern-havin' polo is a no go.
How to improve: Choose a single or dual color-blocked polo and you're "rocketing" to the top, Chandler.
Carmelo Anthony Does His Best Nino Brown
What's wrong: The scoring champ looks likes a mixture between a Russian military officer, M. Bison, and an extra in New Jack City. This is not a good thing.
How to improve: Lose the hat or replace it with something more gully (see: bucket hat) or just toss on an Army helmet and go full out "fuck it" mode.
Golden State Warriors Looking Like a CYO Team
What's wrong: Nostalgia gone wrong. Even though this is on the court, this is a style that should never be retro'd ever again. Sleeves on a basketball jersey should be a crime punishable by five-year postseason probation.
How to improve: BURN IT WITH FIRE.
Paul George Is Sweet Like Candy
What's wrong: He looks like a pack of Tropical Starbursts and half the pack is unopened.
How to improve: Take it down a notch with the top or the pants, so a white or black top with the pants or some raw denim or black chinos with the flannel.
Tim Duncan Just Doesn't Give a F*ck
What's wrong: We understand Tim is old school and refuses to follow suit on the new "slim" look guys are trying, but this super baggy, disheveled look is not working.
How to improve: At least clean it up a bit so it doesn't look like you just jumped out of the window of your mistress's house. Maybe holler at some new boots?
Roy Hibbert Is the Monopoly Guy
What's wrong: We know Roy Hibbert has a tendency to do stupid shit. Bringing a monocle to a press conference is just that.
How to improve: Quit trying to be a comedian, maybe?
Nick Young's Cozy Boy Steez Gone Wrong
What's wrong: We preach "comfort first," but if your comfort is only achieved with a Superman onesie, well then you have bigger problems that need to be addressed.
How to improve: You can still achieve cozy-boy status with a dope hoodie and sweatpants on that plane ride to an inevitablel L.
Z-Bo? More like Z-No
What's wrong: Untucked shirt with a tie is, and forever will be, a fashion no-no. And it's only dramatized when Zach Randolph's tie barely makes it past his nips.
How to improve: Simple: lengthen the tie a bit and tuck in your shirt. Who knows, may help him re-appear in the Western Conference Finals, too!
Juwan Howard Is a Half-Assed Ali Baba
What's wrong: We know the theme for Chris Bosh's birthday party was "Moroccan Style," and we can appreciate what the old head is trying to do, but you either lose the headdress and keep it casual or you gotta go full on Ali Baba.
How to improve: A. Remove the headdress and you're good to go, or, B. throw on a robe and Harem pants to complete the cipher.
DeMarre Carroll and Earl Watson Are an Atrocious Tandem
What's wrong: DeMarre went H.A.M. with the color coordination, while Earl looks like he just got done interviewing for a P.E. teacher position.
How to improve: DeMarre needs to lose the bowtie or subdue the shirt before someone loses an eye. Earl needs to hem them pants.
Dwyane Wade's Shiny Suit Looks Expensive, Trashy
What's wrong: Well, the Shiny Suit era is long gone (along with Ma$e's career).
How to improve: Lose the shimmer.
Russell Westbrook Shops at Gap Kids
What's wrong: Everything is both too tight and too short. Either he is confused by sizing, or he accidentally bought clothes in the kid's department
How to improve: Size up.
Chris Bosh Almost Nails Menswear... Almost
What's Wrong?: Admittedly, the fit of everything isn't bad, but much like the Big Three, the pieces do not go together at all. The camel blazer doesn't go with the blue hue'd shirt and pants combo.
How to Improve: Go with another neutral colored jacket that isn't as light as the camel brown or go with a darker blue shirt.
J.R. Smith Looking Like a Hoarder
What's wrong: J.R. Smith is suffering from the very common ailment of putting on a bunch of shit and not looking in the mirror to say, "I ODed."
How to improve: Tone it down.
Blake Griffin and Chris Paul's Ugly Christmas Sweaters
What's wrong: Yes, we understand it's a joke so stay the fuck out of the comments complaining about it. Still sucks.
How to improve: Uglier sweaters so people can't tell if it's a joke or "high fashion."
Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah Are in a Boy Band Called "Sensitive Thugs"
What's wrong: This looks like the makings of a boy band and Carlos Boozer, one of the Bulls elders, is dressed like he is playing the rugged mackdaddy with the baritone voice while Joakim Noah is the feminine but just cute enough lead singer. Sensitive Thugs.
How to improve: We're glad Booz is (probably?) comfortable in his outfit, it just doesn't fit him well. Take everything down a size and he's golden. And Noah? Well, Noah just needs to not look so damn awkward with his slim frame.
Enes Kanter Doesn't Do "America" Well
What's wrong: Enes Kanter is from Turkey. I think that explains this outfit a lot.
How to improve: Hat? Gone. Jacket? See ya! Shoes? GTFO. Once he quits trying to look like a gigolo in a Rob Schneider movie, he'll be on his way.
Steve Nash Must Love Strawberry Shortcake
What's wrong: This was Steve Nash's first game as a Laker and he wanted to make a lasting impression. Too bad it was for all the wrong reasons. The salmon V-neck and bowtie outshined his on-court skills.
How to improve: We get that he's trying to draw attention here, but the sweater and bowtie together is overkill.
Russell Westbrook in Revenge of the Nerds
What's wrong: The whole nerdy NBA player movement sucks. So, while Russell's style risks always catch our eye, this particular All-Star Weekend outfit is a risk we wish he didn't take.
How to improve: Ditch the accessories.
Andrew Bynum Wins the Westminster Dog Show
What's wrong: The ill-fitting jacket doesn't complement the long-haired poodle look.
How to improve: You gotta get tailored up when you're a 7-footer. Oh, and cut your damn hair, Andrew.
Tim Duncan Shops at the Mall—In 1998
What's wrong: Now you're just trolling us with those Jncos, right, Tim?
How to improve: Has this dude been wearing the same clothes off-court his entire career? Go shopping, Tim.
Brandon Jennings' Shirt Is Made From His Childhood Bed Sheets
What's wrong: Remember when you were a kid and you had bed sheets with, like, Batman or Star Wars or some shit all over them? Well, Jennings must have had the ones with all different sports teams on them, because his mother turned them into a shirt and now he gets to wear them every day.
How to improve: I dunno, this is pretty awesome.
Dwight Howard Is Having a Picnic
What's wrong: The checkered table cloth, double breasted coat draws too much attention to this man's broad shoulders and the black turtle neck gives him that floating head look, but wait... Are those bootcut trousers?!
How to improve: When it doubt, don't wear the most outrageous thing you own, especially when critics are already gunning for you.
Andrew Bynum Keeping His Hands Soft
What's wrong: In what situation would it be fine to wear gloves at a basketball game? Trick question. It's never fine!
How to improve: We will forgive the hair and polo, just remove the gloves, please.
Paul George Is the Grinch Who Stole the Sale Rack at Marshalls
What's wrong: What's not wrong? Paisley shirt, too much green, and the pants look like pleather.
How to improve: Call in sick and stay home.