These 10 NBA Players Are Some of the Best-Dressed Men in Fashion

Amanda LeWed, September 23, 2026 at 9:33 PM UTC

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NBA players are known for showing up to games in their best looks, with many bringing that same standout style beyond the tunnel.

From longtime legends to new faces, InStyle rounds up 10 of the best-dressed NBA players leading the style game on and off the court.

Fashion and sports have always gone hand in hand, but the relationship has never looked better. From WAG style to the Knicks’ biggest celebrity fans, the intersection of basketball and fashion has become a major part of the cultural conversation over the last year. That naturally extends to the court, where a new generation of NBA players is making menswear part of their game-day presence. With the start of a fresh season just around the corner, players are gearing up to get back on the court—and while the game is, of course, the main event, what they wear on the way there comes in a close second.

Over the years, the pregame tunnel has become something of a runway in its own right, giving players a chance to show off their personal style right before tipoff. And for some, fashion extends well beyond game day. The league’s most sartorially inclined stars have landed on the Met Gala red carpet, scored coveted seats at designer runway shows, and inked fashion partnerships that prove their influence reaches far beyond the hardwood.

So, as a new season approaches, consider this your guide to the players worth keeping on your style radar. From longtime legends like LeBron James, whose wardrobe runs the gamut from impeccably tailored suits to refined streetwear, to Jordan Clarkson’s penchant for leather, statement jewelry, and bold silhouettes, each has carved out an aesthetic entirely his own.

Ahead, discover the 10 best-dressed NBA players who earned a spot on our list.

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Jordan Clarkson

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Jordan Clarkson has never been afraid of a fashion risk. The Knicks star has cultivated a distinct look that pairs exaggerated silhouettes and relaxed streetwear with luxury labels, statement jewelry, and an undeniable cool factor. And his style credentials extend well beyond the tunnel: For Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week, Clarkson brought his signature point of view to the front row, once again proving he’s just as comfortable in the fashion world as he is on the court.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has turned the pregame tunnel into his own personal runway. The Oklahoma City Thunder star takes an experimental approach to getting dressed, playing with proportion, unexpected color combinations, and clever layering to create looks that feel distinctly his own. And rather than reaching for the latest designer drop, Gilgeous-Alexander gravitates toward harder-to-find pieces, with custom and vintage clothing making up much of his wardrobe.

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Kyle Kuzma

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An early adopter of the viral tunnel fit, Kyle Kuzma once made headlines in an oversized pink Raf Simons sweater with sleeves that extended well past his hands. While statement-making pieces from labels like Rick Owens, Bottega Veneta, and Chrome Hears have long filled his wardrobe, his style has since evolved from high-octane maximalism into something more pared-back and refined. These days, cleaner silhouettes and a more minimalist approach prove that sometimes, less is really more.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker

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Good style runs in the family for Nickeil Alexander-Walker. With his cousin Shai Gilgeous-Alexander setting a pretty high bar, the NBA guard has developed a point of view all his own, mixing nostalgic pieces and retro sneakers with luxury labels and statement accessories. His love of sneakers even made its way into his career: Alexander-Walker signed a partnership with Converse Basketball, joining his cousin on the brand’s roster, according to Sneaker Freaker,

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Karl-Anthony Towns

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For Karl-Anthony Towns, personal style isn’t about the price tag—it’s about making a look your own. The Knicks star has a knack for taking wardrobe staples and dialing them up with bolder color, statement outerwear, and just the right amount of accessories. And no matter what he’s wearing, confidence is always part of the equation.

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LeBron James

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Few NBA players have had a style evolution quite like LeBron James. When he arrived at the 2003 NBA Draft at just 18 year old, he stepped out in a crisp white suit with oversized proportions that defined the era. In the decades since, his wardrobe has evolved alongside him, trading those early-aughts silhouettes for sharp tailoring, luxury labels, and elevated streetwear. He’s even brought his sartorial point of view to the Met Gala red carpet, but some of his best looks happen off-duty, where his wardrobe moves seamlessly between polished suiting and relaxed separates.

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Jayson Tatum

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Jayson Tatum recently made a strong case for showing some arm at the 2026 ESPY Awards, but his style repertoire goes well beyond a sleeveless moment. The Boston Celtics star tends to favor a polished-meets-relaxed approach, rotating between coordinated sets, button-ups, cardigans, and sleek tailoring.

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Jared McCain

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Jared McCain may be one of the newer faces in the league, but he’s already developed a style that’s hard to miss. The guard isn’t afraid to experiment, reaching for bold color, head-to-toe monochrome, trendy streetwear, and pieces that play with traditionally masculine and feminine codes. Even his manicures get the fashion treatment, with McCain regularly sporting playful nail art ranging from graphic stripes to polka dots. “I like polka dots and stripes,” he said in an NBA TikTok—a small detail that sums up his more-is-more approach to personal style.

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Jalen Green

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Jalen Green has mastered the art of making throwback style feel completely current. His wardrobe often nods to the ‘90s with baggy denim, jorts, wide-leg trousers, and oversized layers, but he isn’t afraid to turn up the volume with bright colors, textured outerwear, and a statement piece or two. That eye for fashion has taken him from the tunnel to the front row at Paris Fashion Week and Louis Vuitton menswear shows. With campaigns for Calvin Klein and David Yurman under his belt, Green has become just as much one to watch in fashion as he is on the court.

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Victor Wembanyama

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Victor Wembanyama is quickly becoming one to watch in the fashion world, too. A Louis Vuitton house ambassador since 2024, the San Antonio Spurs star appeared in imagery for the house’s Spring/Summer 2027 menswear collection and attended the Paris Fashion Week show in a sleek beige suit. But Wembanyama’s style isn’t limited to designer tailoring. Ahead of a 2026 playoff game, he arrived in a traditional dark green thobe in honor of Eid al-Adha, showing that his tunnel looks carry meaning beyond simply making a statement. At just 22, Wemby’s style era is only getting started.

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