The NBA Finals
The NBA Finals have wrapped up and the Golden State Warriors came out on top as champions. Kevin Durant was named NBA Finals MVP, but one big question remains: who was the series’ best dressed?
The NBA Finals featured NBA Style heavyweights on both sides.
Scour NBA Twitter or Instagram on any given night — you’ll see Warriors Steph Curry and KD entering the stadium in slim fit faded denim or Cavaliers LeBron James and Kyrie Irving in perfectly tailored suits.
Without further ado, let’s break down the best fits of the NBA Finals and name our MVP. Along the way, we’ll show how you can rock the same looks.
NBA Finals – Honourable Mentions
Kevin Love
K Love may have been underwhelming at times on the court, but this off-court look was on point. His Double Breasted suit is a statement piece. Luxe suede high tops add a casual vibe and tie the outfit together nicely.
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Hardy Amies Herringbone Double Breasted Blazer $995
Garment Project Classic Lace High Suede Sneaker $364 now $182
Lewis Hamilton & Neymar
Okay, these guys aren’t actually NBA players. But they still get style points for sitting courtside in distressed denim, track jacket (Hamilton), vintage shades (Hamilton again), and bomber jacket (Neymar). We’ll pay homage where it’s due.
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Kollar – Ezra Destroyed Washed Denim Washed Blue
Zanerobe – Joe Blow Destroyed Denim
J.Lindeberg – Satin Color Block Bomber
Kyrie Irving
As the youngest of the Cavs’ big 3, Kyrie does a great job of injecting some youth into grown man looks. The hoodie under his blazer is a staple athleisure move. Patterned socks add a pop of colour to an otherwise darker look. Rumble young man rumble.
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Paul Betenly – Black Ronaldo/Roma Wool Suit
Garment Project – Off Court Low Leather Sneaker
Alternative Apparel – Marathon Eco Jersey Pullover Hoodie
Iman Shumpert
One of the NBA’s perennially best-dressed players, Shumpert doesn’t hesitate to take style risks with loud pieces like this patterned cardigan. He anchors the look well by wearing darker, muted tones elsewhere. When wearing a statement item like the cardigan it should do the talking. Everything else is its supporting cast (kinda like Iman).
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Tuck Shop – Chunky Knit Shawl Collar Sweater
Zanerobe – Sharpshot Chino In Peat
Alternative Apparel – Garment Dyed Heritage Crew Neck T-Shirt
6ixess X Sully Wong Wolf Sneaker
Semi Finalists
Kevin Durant
The new Finals MVP flexed his style chops all series long. His looks were consistent: clean bomber jackets, skinny denim, dad hats, and crazy rare Nikes.
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J.Lindeberg – Linen Melange Textured Bomber
Neuw – Iggy Skinny Distressed Denim – Beaten Blue
Ted Baker – Brucey Textured Baseball Hat
Crime London – Beat Thunder Sneaker
Steph Curry
Similar to his teammate KD, the “Babyface Assassin” killed his finals looks with tailored denim, striped tees, and luxe bombers. The 2-time league MVP opted for Chelsea boots instead of sneakers — an easy hack to make a casual outfit a little more upscale.
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Selected Homme – Suede Bomber Jacket
J.Lindeberg – Color Stripe Crew Neck T-Shirt
DL1961 – Nick Slim Denim, Sable
Gotstyle – Sleek Chelsea Leather Boot
Runner Up
Tristan Thompson
Toronto native Tristan Thompson took his style game to another level this season. For the finals, he broke out All-NBA level fits night after night. Some consistent themes: peak lapels, air ties, micropatterns, pinstripes, and perfectly-executed accessories. This is NBA suiting at its best. TT is ready to be considered among the league’s style elite.
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Lab By Pal Zileri – Plaid Grey Suit
John Varvatos – Cotton Peak Lapel Blazer w/ Flap Pockets
Gotstyle – Mini Floral Print Button Down Dress Shirt
MVP
LeBron James
The King may have been dethroned on the court, but off the court his style reigns supreme. Opting for a more casual vibe than in previous years Finals, LeBron put on a clinic in high end sportswear. Styling his biker jacket with track pants is the perfect badass yet comfortable casual look. He wore tons of stripes, but never on more than one piece at a time. While a lot of his gear is designer, the looks are easy for anyone to pull off at varied price points. You can’t go wrong with King James’ recipe of great fitting, versatile basics.
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Baldessarini – Lambskin Moto Jacket
Nudie Jeans – Lean Dean Indigo Spirit Denim
Baldessarini – Jersey Track Dress Pant
Anderson’s – Textured Leather Belt
John Varvatos – Crow Print SS Shirt
Zanerobe – Flintlock Tee Pigment Grey
