Over the past couple of years, NBA athletes have turned the tunnel entrance in the arena into a fashion runway. This act has been popularized by NBA stars such as LeBron James, Russel Westbrook, Wade, and James Harden and it quickly grew to be one of the world’s most influential menswear runways.
Nowadays, the arena walk-in has turned into an entirely different show before they get on the court, with many live broadcasts and paparazzi taking the ultimate fashion shot. It seems like athletes managed to turn the tunnel of each arena into a fashion runway in Milan that is highly respected by the fashion industry.
Despite the small hiccups last year due to the coronavirus, athletes still managed to rock up with some amazing fashion pieces that are changing the entire fashion industry. That’s why we decided to highlight some of the best league fits from the NBA tunnel in 2021.
- Kyle Kuzma
The 25-year-old LA professional basketball player has been in the center of attention when it comes to the NBA tunnel and fashion. He is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and it seems like his fashion has overcome his professional career success.
He is an absolute MVP in the tunnel turning fashion into art. He uses every game as an opportunity to mix some new colors on his canvas and rock up with stunning new fashion pieces that are probably very expensive as well.
Kyle’s wardrobe is constantly dripping with high-end names from big fashion designers, and it seems like he will continue with his fashion influential journey for a long time.
- Shai Gilgeus-Alexander
At only 23-years of age, he is not only one of the most promising players in the NBA, but he is also a fashion star before the match. He is one of the kings of casual wear, particularly oversized hoodies and pants. Shai Gilgeus-Alexander is probably the second biggest shoe lover after PJ Tucker, and he showed up with some beautifully mixed patterns, colors, and designs.
Most of his pre-match appearances look like the guy is walking to a fashion show, not an NBA match. He is a brave person when it comes to trying something new, and it seems like it is working for him.
- PJ Tucker
PJ Tucker is one of the NBA legends that are still in the game. At 36 years of age, he currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks as a power forward/center. Apart from his successful NBA career, it seems like he is a big fashion lover, especially for shoes.
According to some reports, PJ has over 5000 unique shoes in his personal collection, and weird enough, he doesn’t even have an Instagram account of his own to share some of those beautiful shoes.
In most NBA tunnel walks, he is seen walking with another pair of shoes in his hand just to show off some rare and great-looking fashion pieces.
- Jordan Clarkson
The Utah Jazz point guard also shares his love for fashion, and he is not afraid to combine different styles that will inspire others with his look.
He definitely deserves to be on the list of best fits from the NBA tunnel, and he promised that with his every appearance he will wear something new, which is hardly achievable for some people.
He looks most at home with some comfortable looks such as graphic tees, Air Forces, and some skinny jeans or sweatpants.
- Carmelo Anthony
The 10 time All-Star small forward, currently in Portland Trail Blazers, is a common name in the NBA odds: edge.twinspires.com/nba/odds/
Some say that you cannot teach an older dog some new tricks, which is not true, especially in Anthony’s case. He is currently 37-years-old and still rocks up on tunnel appearances like a runaway king.
Carmelo Anthony is here to prove that the tunnel fit competition isn’t a young mans’ game as he is seen multiple times this season being the best dressed in the locker room. We love how Melo’s style is very versatile.
He can show up in something comfy and casual, or in something classy, that looks like it came out of a business magazine.