Donnovan Bennett @donnovanbennett June 23, 2017, 11:08 AMAscribing winners and losers from the NBA Draft is not just about what the acquisitions mean for the organizations moving forward and who has the most upside. Nowadays, the event is as much about the catwalk as it is the hardcourt.
The friendly fashion rivalries start now.
Overall, there were much more hits than misses as we saw lots of well-tailored looks. Even Toronto Raptors 23rd-overall pick OG Anunoby dressed much better than his draft placement.
From Karl Malone, to Jalen Rose there have been some bad draft day suits that we will never be able to erase from our minds.
LeBron James looking daring and dashing in all white. Andrew Wiggins going black and white floral. We’ve seen great players swing for the fences during their introduction to the league. The way a player dresses on draft night hasn’t necessarily been a predicator of how they’d play. But it has been a precursor to their sartorial choices moving forward.
The outfitters are also competing.
Jhoanna Alba had the best night as Dennis Smith Jr. looked great in a double breasted white and black tuxedo. Bam Adebayo had a double-breasted vest to pull together a navy and grey three-piece suit. Mathias Lessort looked like he was ready for his wedding day in a white tux.
CJ Custom Clothiers wasn’t far behind as they had strong performances with Justin Patton and Donovan Mitchell.
Nike also had a good showing signing seven first-round picks to shoe deals.
This draft will be remembered not just for the 16 freshmen picked in the first round, but that the vast majority of players looked fresh. Here’s a “look good, play good” guide on the NBA’s fashion show, the NBA Draft.
The friendly fashion rivalries start now.
Overall, there were much more hits than misses as we saw lots of well-tailored looks. Even Toronto Raptors 23rd-overall pick OG Anunoby dressed much better than his draft placement.
From Karl Malone, to Jalen Rose there have been some bad draft day suits that we will never be able to erase from our minds.
LeBron James looking daring and dashing in all white. Andrew Wiggins going black and white floral. We’ve seen great players swing for the fences during their introduction to the league. The way a player dresses on draft night hasn’t necessarily been a predicator of how they’d play. But it has been a precursor to their sartorial choices moving forward.
The outfitters are also competing.
Jhoanna Alba had the best night as Dennis Smith Jr. looked great in a double breasted white and black tuxedo. Bam Adebayo had a double-breasted vest to pull together a navy and grey three-piece suit. Mathias Lessort looked like he was ready for his wedding day in a white tux.
CJ Custom Clothiers wasn’t far behind as they had strong performances with Justin Patton and Donovan Mitchell.
Nike also had a good showing signing seven first-round picks to shoe deals.
This draft will be remembered not just for the 16 freshmen picked in the first round, but that the vast majority of players looked fresh. Here’s a “look good, play good” guide on the NBA’s fashion show, the NBA Draft.