LeBron James' tribute to Takeoff highlights best NBA fits from November
The NBA season is in full swing, which means stellar outfits have returned to the pregame red tunnel.
November saw stars dressed in all styles, from business-professional looks to pattern-heavy ensembles.
Here’s a look at some of the best fits of November around the Association:
Tributes
On Nov. 6, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James honored Kirshnik Khari “Takeoff” Ball, a member of the rap group Migos, who died on Nov. 1 after being shot at a bowling alley in Houston. James recreated the outfit Takeoff wore to Quality Control Music CEO Pierre Thomas’ birthday celebration in June.
“If you know me any then you know how much I love @yrntakeoff!! Still doesn’t feel real to me! Rest in Paradise Rocket Man,” James wrote in an Instagram post on Nov. 6.
LeBron paid tribute to Takeoff ahead of the Lakers game. pic.twitter.com/Hfn4GbIzFo
— ESPN (@espn) November 6, 2022
On No. 29, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle wore a sweatshirt with a graphic of the late rapper Tupac Shakur on it.
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 29, 2022
On Nov. 25, Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell wore United States men’s national soccer team striker Jesús Ferreira‘s jersey. The USMNT reached the knockout stage in the World Cup after a 1-0 win against Iran in their final match of group play. The US will face the Netherlands on Saturday.
Is it Tuesday yet? 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/VgJTkzNWRm
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 25, 2022
On Nov. 23, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum rocked a vibrant jacket with images of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan stitched on it.
Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley Jr. donned two-time WNBA MVP and Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson‘s jersey to the Pistons’ Nov. 12 game against the Celtics.
.@MB3FIVE showing love to the @LVAces 🖤 pic.twitter.com/6WDLAVFAz6
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 12, 2022
On Nov. 10, Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris’ shirt featured a graphic of heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
On Nov. 4, New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram rocked a shirt with Bob Marley’s picture on it.
home sweet home#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/OgoSo8f2SG
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 4, 2022
Notable brands
On Nov. 13, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant wore Louis Vuitton’s white multi-patches mixed leather varsity blouson.
louis vuitton don. pic.twitter.com/JFkmkfqpMM
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 13, 2022
The piece has been popular around the NBA this season. Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons sported the purple colorway of the jacket on Nov. 12, and Knicks guard Evan Fournier rocked the white blouson on Nov. 9.
Knicks guard Derrick Rose wore apparel brand KITH’s suede coaches jacket to the team’s Nov. 11 game against the Pistons.
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has made headlines for his pregame fits in the past. On Nov. 10, he dressed in a fuzzy purple jacket and hat made by Belgian stylist Raf Simons.
On Nov. 2, Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. wore the Ayrton knit crewneck from Los Angeles-based design company Rhude.
rhude boy. pic.twitter.com/MESZjtCzx4
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 3, 2022
Fall vibes
Nets star Kevin Durant, Sixers forward Montrezl Harrell and other players were in the autumn spirit in November, rocking stunning (and cozy) jackets, flannel clothing and more.
Quick stop at home pic.twitter.com/NoNrq0ZTLX
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 9, 2022
big steppin’ in the big D 🤠#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/z6QwFfmLyA
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 3, 2022
Philly in the fall >> 🍁🍂
🥤@CocaCola pic.twitter.com/TgIzqzHV6e
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 2, 2022
Creative collaborations
On Nov. 7, Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry wore his Curry 10 sneakers in a “Sour Patch Kids” colorway, teasing a collaboration with the candy brand. He also arrived carrying a tote that looked like a Sour Patch Kids bag.
According to Curry Brand’s Instagram post, the kicks went on sale on Nov. 11.
Sour…Sweet…W…#CurryBrand 🍭🙌🏽 @warriors pic.twitter.com/JMCmveX0yL
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) November 8, 2022
Morant is known for his Nike sweatsuit fits. On Nov. 2, he arrived dressed in a tie-dye sweatsuit with his jersey number printed on the hoodie and pants. According to Morant, the fit is a one-of-one look.
Nike Basketball’s Twitter saw the ensemble and gave Morant props.
Fitskii 🔥🤝
— Nike Basketball (@nikebasketball) November 3, 2022
Striking patterns
Charlotte Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr., Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum and more players showed striking patterns in November.
🌹🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/c3EPvCaA9w
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 25, 2022
He’s back. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/YhoMk1bDQJ
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 2, 2022
Late night fits 🔥#UltraDrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/BEmIImx9FC
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 3, 2022
You need more color in your life 😁 pic.twitter.com/9olqfSC5ts
— T. Antetokounmpo (@Thanasis_ante43) November 10, 2022
Honorable mention: Drake’s bear coat
He’s no NBA superstar, but Grammy award-winning artist and Toronto Raptors team ambassador Drake deserves a shoutout for the bear-themed jacket he wore to the team’s game against the Nets on Nov. 23.
.@Drake stays cozy! 🧸@Raptors | #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/t8N23pch60
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) November 24, 2022
The coat was made by French/Moroccan designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac. Drake also rocked a black colorway of the bear coat in 2014. Castelbajac showed appreciation for the Canadian rapper wearing his product in an Instagram post.
