Draftees used to wear more business like, classic outfits

[celticfan42487]

No... I mean the Kings of Comedy parachute era.

I didn't remember it looking this bad, but there are a few normal looking guys there



but this is on another level, I can only save Jabari Smith there

The chains are pretty goofy to me but the 2022 guys' suits are waaaaay better.

This is my exact takeaway.

If they lose the chains they actually all look great.

[dhsilv2]

Disagree. This is worse.

https://images.app.goo.gl/sMGtqNpwYGrD6gSj6

not even close man! Those look stupid. The other causes me to see a dude's junk, men can't even walk straight, did I mention I can see their junk? Did we cover I can see their junk? Oh yeah....and your junk is at risk of being crushed!

I'm not a fan of skinny jeans but slim fit jeans are a thousand times better than those giant relax fit jeans matched with a 4xl t shirt to go with it lmao.

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Lets not bring the shirts into the pants discussion. Mean need room to move down there! Shirts are a whole other topic!

[payton2kemp]

Ben Simmons was simple and classy. All these guys over do it.

[TheHartBreakKid]

lol I'm all for criticizing the new generation's taste. For example, I think they have terrible taste in rap. As basketball players, they tend to be soft and lack competitive spirit. Most of that cliche "kids these days" stuff I find myself agreeing with...I'm actually in that stage in my life that I don't understand these 20 year olds.

That said though, as someone with eyes, I think without a doubt these guys look far less ridiculous than the early/mid 2000 oversized clown suites and fedoras.

But in all seriousness, draft fashion probably peeked around 2011-2013, so if the OP is referring to that time period, I definitely agree.
Just from some google searches, I think Wiggins started the transition in 2014 with vegas magician suit. DLO and RHJ took it to another level the following year, and it was all downhill from there.

Take Wiggins out and the 2014 class actually might be the more stylish class, but including Wiggins I think 2013 is where draft outfits peaked.

2013


2014


2015




Many think of 2013 as one of the worst drafts of all time, but what they lacked in talent and basketball abilities, they made up for by dressing less ridiculously than all the other NBA draft classes in history.

[BeatDaCavs420]

They all looked pretty damn fly too me

[HomoSapien]

I also miss coaches (and injured players) wearing suits. It's not like it's a big deal that ruins the game or anything, but it just made the games feel like they were a little more important. Obviously, I get why they'd prefer not to wear those all game long though.

[azcatz11]

I won't wear long sleeves. Suits are idiotic in every humanly possible way. From the material down to the design.

Suits are uncomfortable but most men do look better in em. I miss having an excuse to put em on.

It can hide the gut if you're fat. Beyond that I don't really see it. If you're fit, I'd rather be in a fitted polo or something. And the idea of shoulder pads is just confusing.

But at the end of the day, I just hate wearing a jacket that's not cut with a full range of motion in mind. It's awful and no a tailor can't fix that. It's just a flaw with how suits are designed.

A quality suit exudes pride in your appearance and makes you feel good. When I used to go into the office, I would wear a suit everyday and keep it on until I went to sleep

[thamadkant]

David Stern wouldn't allow this debacle. Hate him or love him, what he was focused on was professional image of the league. He wouldn't allow nothing less than a tailored suit for draftees.

I'm just hoping Silver won't allow draftees wear short skirts and dresses to express themselves in the future. Kilts are OK especially if they are Irish lol

[sp6r=underrated]

I also miss coaches (and injured players) wearing suits. It's not like it's a big deal that ruins the game or anything, but it just made the games feel like they were a little more important. Obviously, I get why they'd prefer not to wear those all game long though.

I do miss coaches wearing suits. Frankly I wish they'd go back to it. And I don't understand at all why they prefer wearing ill fitting clothes on national tv.

[dhsilv2]

Suits are uncomfortable but most men do look better in em. I miss having an excuse to put em on.

It can hide the gut if you're fat. Beyond that I don't really see it. If you're fit, I'd rather be in a fitted polo or something. And the idea of shoulder pads is just confusing.

But at the end of the day, I just hate wearing a jacket that's not cut with a full range of motion in mind. It's awful and no a tailor can't fix that. It's just a flaw with how suits are designed.

A quality suit exudes pride in your appearance and makes you feel good. When I used to go into the office, I would wear a suit everyday and keep it on until I went to sleep

Gross man, when I was forced with that crap I just hung the coat up and left it there. I just had 3-4 jackets hanging so I never had to even wear the crap in or out of the building. Just had it for meetings when required. I really hope I never have to wear one again!

[Myth]

not even close man! Those look stupid. The other causes me to see a dude's junk, men can't even walk straight, did I mention I can see their junk? Did we cover I can see their junk? Oh yeah....and your junk is at risk of being crushed!

I'm not a fan of skinny jeans but slim fit jeans are a thousand times better than those giant relax fit jeans matched with a 4xl t shirt to go with it lmao.

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Lets not bring the shirts into the pants discussion. Mean need room to move down there! Shirts are a whole other topic!

Well let’s not forget that skinny jeans are at least worn above the dick. How many times have we got a flash a of guy fully in his underwear because of giant saggy jeans?

[Sprewell4Three]

Social media influenced nonsense. I guess this is what’s cool now. But it seems most of these new players want to act and look like rappers. Check out Chet Holmgrens poses . Dude looks like he’s posing for an album cover.


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[dhsilv2]

I'm not a fan of skinny jeans but slim fit jeans are a thousand times better than those giant relax fit jeans matched with a 4xl t shirt to go with it lmao.

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Lets not bring the shirts into the pants discussion. Mean need room to move down there! Shirts are a whole other topic!

Well let’s not forget that skinny jeans are at least worn above the dick. How many times have we got a flash a of guy fully in his underwear because of giant saggy jeans?

Well that's a different thing. That's a dude wearing pants that don't fit. jenco's were designed to fit your waist. I've seen low rise jeans fall off dudes and they were neither sagging nor baggy...again just didn't know how to buy pants that fit!

[Backcountry]

Really, didn't care what they wore. Was more impressed by what Dyson Daniel's and Christian Braun's moms were wearing.

[DoctaJ]

Man some of you guys are something else..

[GSWFan1994]

I also miss coaches (and injured players) wearing suits. It's not like it's a big deal that ruins the game or anything, but it just made the games feel like they were a little more important. Obviously, I get why they'd prefer not to wear those all game long though.

I agree with you. I miss it too.

[GSWFan1994]

lol I'm all for criticizing the new generation's taste. For example, I think they have terrible taste in rap. As basketball players, they tend to be soft and lack competitive spirit. Most of that cliche "kids these days" stuff I find myself agreeing with...I'm actually in that stage in my life that I don't understand these 20 year olds. (...)

Well noted. Great post. Agreed 100%.

[GSWFan1994]

A quality suit exudes pride in your appearance and makes you feel good. When I used to go into the office, I would wear a suit everyday and keep it on until I went to sleep

That's it. Well said.

That's why you & me are awesome.

[Tracymcgoaty]

This isn't the wall street draft class. They're basketball players who gives a fawk.

[MagicMadness]

I don't mind the suits. Yeah, some of them are goofy (Paolo), but at least they fit right.

Would you wear these suits to work? No. But for an event like the NBA Draft? Sure, knock yourself out.