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Russell Westbrook, Shai Gilegous-Alexander, and the best NBA pre-game fits of the regular season

Jed Wells

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Fashion has become more important to the NBA than ever before, as the league's top talent turns the pre-game tunnel into a catwalk. 

Each and every pre-game features impressive collections, as NBA players become fashion icons in their own right.

Whether it's streetwear staples, elevated essentials, or truly unique personal style, this season has seen some of the best fashion moments from bench players and All-Stars alike.

The top 10 NBA pre-game fits of the regular season

From Russell Westbrook to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, these are the best pre-game fits from the 2024-25 NBA regular season. 

10. Jerami Grant

Jerami Grant is one of the NBA's true fashion trail blazers (sorry), developing a distinct personal style over his years in the league. 

While some of his fits can cross the line into absurd, this black leather jacket and pants paired with a vintage NASCAR shirt, Bad Bunny adidas Adizero 72s, and a yellow cap are a great mix. 

9. Tre Mann

In a tough season for the Charlotte Hornets, a bright spot were the pre-game fits from Tre Mann, who many older NBA fans championed for bringing back early-to-mid 2000s style. 

This fit in particular - black timberlands, a silver reflective jacket and pant set, a black bandana and shades draw from previous generations of NBA fashion while putting his own stamp on things. 

8. Patty Mills

One for the Aussies, Patty Mills' style has been aging like fine wine as he suits up for the Los Angeles Clippers. 

A military-inspired fit rounded out with Alexander Wang combat boots is a perfect example of this, showing the league that an old dog can learn new tricks. 

7. Nickeil Alexander-Walker

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard has been putting together impressive fits all season, and this business-casual inspired get-up is easily his magnum opus. 

A green cap, chequered blazer, red tie, blue jeans and loafers make up the fit as NAW flexes his fashion muscles.

6. Jordan Poole

In a year when Poole made an impressive campaign for league's best-dressed player, his top fit is a reminder that sometimes simple is best. 

A vintage Honda workwear jacket is the standout piece of this ensemble, layered over a bright blue zip-up hoodie, paired with distressed denim and a clean pair of Chuck Taylors. 

5. Devin Booker

Hands down the best suit moment of the year belonged to Devin Booker, with the Phoenix Suns star showing how flexible tailoring can be. 

A clean double-breasted suit is made casual with a white tee and beanie, a look that only Booker could pull off. 

4. LeBron James

LeBron is no stranger to end-of-year lists, but this fit was impossible to leave off. 

The King pulled on some eye-catching purple overalls, showing love to his hometown of Akron, with the Nike ACG Air Force Ones laced up. 

3. Jordan Clarkson

A vintage Rotax Ski-Doo jacket - once worn by Drake - is the centrepiece of this fit from consistent fashion star Jordan Clarkson.

Vetements pants and a pair of timberlands make up the look, in another huge season of style for the Utah Jazz veteran. 

2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Almost every fit SGA wore could have been in contention for this list, as the OKC star continues to make his case for the NBA's most fashionable man. 

This fit might seem simple at first, but the vintage 1985 Jordans, combined with the double layered hoodie and fur jacket show exactly what Gilgeous-Alexander is capable of.

1. Russell Westbrook

Who else but Russ could get the nod here, the former MVP dazzling in a set from his own label Honor The Gift.

As if that wasn't enough, a pair of the Nike x CLOT 'What The' on foot gets him over the edge, and sees him maintain the league's fashion crown for another year. 

Jed Wells

Jed is a writer and social media producer, who has a keen interest in the intersection of sports and popular culture, especially basketball.