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NBA Nicknames Are Getting Out of Control

First, fans started calling Jayson Tatum “The Anomaly.” Then they spiraled into even more surreal waters: Cade Cunningham is “The Paradox”; Santi Aldama is “The Trolley Problem.” It’s all patently absurd—and kind of awesome.
Culture

The Unbreakable Bond Between Anime and the NBA

Longstanding links between the league and the animated art form have evolved into a thriving ecosystem of inspiration and commentary.
Style

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Talks Designing His First-Ever Signature Sneaker

“The shoe is called the Shai 001, so Shai should be involved,” the Oklahoma City Thunder star tells GQ of his new Converse kicks.
Style

The 11 Best Sneakers Dropping at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025

All the heat landing in the Bay this weekend, from clean Kobe 6s to funky New Balance collabs.
Style

The Secrets to Dressing Like Your Favorite Athlete, According to the Flyest Stylist in Sports

London Wilmot, who dresses NFL and NBA stars like CeeDee Lamb and Rui Hachimura, shares her hacks for building a tunnel-worthy wardrobe.
Style

The 31 Best Sports Uniforms of the Millennium

From the Heat’s Vice Nights bangers to France’s 2022 World Cup grails, we’re running through all the sickest, slickest, most stylish kits released since 2000.
Style

NBA Star Bruce Brown Doesn't Just Dress Like a Cowboy—He Lives Like One, Too

The Raptors forward, who rocks ten-gallon hats in the tunnel, spent last summer on a ranch in Denver. “It was pretty fun separating cattle, pushing them out to pasture,” he tells GQ.
Style

LeBron James Has Entered His ‘Uncle Style’ Era

When you’re in your 22nd year in the NBA, you’ve earned the right to show up for work in a hoodie and slides.
Wellness

The Real-Life Diet of Jrue Holiday, Who Doesn’t Eat Pregame Chicken Fingers Anymore

The Boston Celtics stalwart told GQ about recovery, supplements, and more of his secrets to NBA longevity.
GQ Sports

Did Anne Hathaway Get the Knicks' Season Back on Track?

Two weeks ago, OG Anunoby had a courtside run-in with the Oscar winner. Ever since? He’s been one of the best players in the NBA.
GQ Sports

On the Road With Brandin Podziemski, Who Learned How to Nap from Steph Curry

Now in his second year in the league, the Warriors’ guard has learned a thing or two about rest, travel, and the hidden gems on an NBA schedule.
GQ Sports

Tre Mann Is Single-Handedly Bringing Giant Shorts Back to the NBA

The Hornets’ guard revived the Y2K look, and now he’s putting up the best numbers of his career. “There were times last year when my shorts were too short. I just didn’t feel good out there.”
GQ Sports

Donovan Mitchell on the Cavs' Undefeated Start and His One-Man Juan Soto Recruiting Effort

The perennial All-Star has things clicking in Cleveland—but he's eager to deliver for his hometown Mets, too.
GQ Sports

Vince Carter Thinks the NBA Can Still Save the Dunk Contest

The longtime Raptor, fresh off a Hall of Fame induction and a teary-eyed jersey retirement in Toronto, goes deep on what he learned over 22 years in the league.
Style

Tunnel Fits Have Lost Their Way

With Kyle Kuzma announcing his retirement from serving pregame looks, GQ’s Noah Johnson looks back at the past decade of NBA fashion and how it’s skewed our collective understanding of what constitutes good style.
GQ Sports

Inside the Clippers’ Billion-Dollar Play for LA

In Inglewood, Steve Ballmer has constructed a basketball Xanadu, giving his team a much-needed home of their own. Now Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are ready to start filling the rafters with red-and-blue banners.
GQ Sports

Dear Brooklyn Nets, Please Give GQ Jacky a Roster Spot

The world—or at least this magazine—needs a full NBA season from Jacky Cui, better known as GQ Jacky.
GQ Sports

Tyrese Haliburton Is Ready to Carry the Torch

The Pacers point guard transformed himself from unheralded prospect to full-fledged NBA superstar—and, hopefully, Olympic gold medalist. If you doubt him, all the better. “That's the fun part: it's just another chip on my shoulder.”
GQ Sports

Cooper Flagg, Teen Basketball Sensation, Isn’t Feeling Starstruck Yet

The Duke Blue Devil—who’s spent his summer going head-to-head with Team USA and being awarded Gatorade Player of the Year—says NBA teams tanking for him is extra motivation.