In an era (aka: outside of the NBA) where wearing neutrals and subtle clothing is common sight, Shai blazes his own path as an anti-uniform dresser. Never modest, nor shying from colors and patterns, Shai often wears multiple strong brands at once, almost like condensing a shopping mall into one single outfit.

In all honesty, 2000s mall culture is likely where Shai draws inspiration for this outfit and. The Palace Evisu Jeans resemble the embroidered RocaWear jeans of the aughts, plus Air Force 1s for good measure.

Underneath a flannel (obviously) is possibly the greatest T-shirt in streetwear history, the Supreme Dipset tee, also from 2006. Above that, a one of one custom “SGA” Atlanta Braves embroidered fitted made by none other than his younger brother Thomasi.

Signing with New Balance is whatever the opposite of bringing a knife to a gunfight is. Bazley big stepping on La Cienega during the Aimé Leon Dore New Balance Oxfords during the model’s “friends and family” grace period, while the rest of the league is DMing Benjamin Kickz.

If it appears Bazley is walking with a little extra juice, it’s not just because he’s wearing a silhouette that hasn’t been touched since 1989. Some quick Google Maps reconnaissance reveals that across the street of the Ken Paves salon pictured behind Bazley is a Nobu.

I always find it amusing when rookies are drafted to the Knicks or Nets because their stories are much more relatable. They seem to blend into the city more so than a millionaire twentysomething drafted to Portland or Charlotte or Utah, and are always good for at least one super wholesome quote about the size of apartments.

Here is Caris in 2017, hailing from Columbus, earnestly sipping a lemonade at a sports bar.

After a little time in their newfound metropolis, like the rest of us, their personal style evolves into a full-blown jawnz addiction, clout-tagging six different designers on one IG carousel. Although, we will say, the tags were very tasteful for an NBA player, highlighted by Imran Potato, Takahiro Miyashita TheSoloist., and Hiroshi Fujiwara.

Our guy Kuz is really a champ. It’s a beautiful thing to see. Now he’s already back home working on his craft, directing mirror shoots and commenting under other NBA fit pics accusing them of stealing his poses.

Not sure if the entire marketing strategy behind Dior footwear was crafted exclusively to reach NBA players, but if it was, it worked. Pro hoopers rocking Dior at record pace. Is it a marvel of digital marketing SEO or swag chasing? You be the judge.

If this fit looks familiar, Kyle Kuzma agrees with you.

Kuz sent the fit pic cease and desist, commenting “Stop taking my damn poses.” Swaggy P, likely following the advice from his attorney, did not respond to the comment.

We understand why this was the fit to pursue legal action on. It goes hard in a “Après Swaggy” sort of way; Dior Jordans, Martine Rose Jacquard Pattern Straight-Leg Jeans, Enfants Riches Déprimés long sleeve T-shirt, and a The Elder Statesman pink and blue tie-dye watchman beanie.

Okay so nobody wanted to tell me that Wilson Chandler is all-league? Unfortunately though, the only evidence of Chandler wearing this Prada Nylon Gabardine jacket is this waist-up photo. Photographs of Chandler are rare, just like fellow Prada-enthusiast Frank Ocean. But, unlike Frank Ocean at the 2019 Met Gala, it might be difficult to mistake Wilson Chandler (6’8”) as a parking valet.

If these fits are ever predictable, the poses are as follows: “Shai Gilgeous staring at phone,” “Kyle Kuzma in front of his mirror,” and “Terry Rozier in the driveway.”

Scary Terry’s wearing a BAPE half zip fleece top with a mesh kangaroo pouch that’s opened—probably holding something really cool in there. Also rocking a “Millionaire Thoughts In A Bucket” corduroy cap, black nylon pants cause it’s raining, and a whole rookie contract worth of jewelry.

Never seen a 20 year old look so comfortable getting off a private jet. Especially not one sharing a ride with a platinum rapper who just so happened to name a song after him and even use a flick from the commute as the cover art.

Herro making the plane look like accessory number two—after the Louis Vuitton shades, naturally.

We have deduced that the style comes from the Alexander side of the Gilgeous-Alexander, Alexander-Walker family tree… and this has Alexander DNA written all over it.

Off-White x Jordan 1s, C’est Bon Tactical Pantalons, custom Kobe Bryant tribute sweater made by Alayu Alemu and an iPhone 11 in hand (plus a few more shots of him staring down at it).

Let this be known as the first edition of NBA’s Best Fits that mentions three of the boys from the Alexander family tree. To many more.

I’m sorry but if Serge Ibaka was a good friend, he would not post this picture “for his friend’s birthday” while wearing a leather Dior trench and standing over a foot taller than him. We’re sure Serge is a good friend, but you just *know he knew he was dunking on his homie with this fit pic.

But what was Serge supposed to do? That’s on the birthday boy. It’s the survival of the fittest at this point. Should Serge have come up with a concept for a photoshoot seated on the couch? Asked to see the pic then delete the evidence? Clearly Mr. Ibaka looks out for himself.