While the sidelines of basketball games have long been a place for cool celebrity style, these past few seasons, stars have definitely upped the ante as NBA courtsides have started to look more and more like front rows at fashion shows. They’ve become a spot for celebrities to show off their new relationships, the latest fashion trends, and standout footwear – impractical as it may be. From Adele’s glamorous leather look at the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener to Chloe Bailey’s skintight patterned jumpsuit at an Atlanta Hawks game, basketball-game outfits have certainly been elevated to a new level. Ahead, see some of our favourite courtside looks and get inspiration for what you should wear to a basketball game.
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Adele's Leather Outfit at a Los Angeles Lakers Game
While watching a game with boyfriend Rich Paul, Adele wore a fabulous custom Altuzarra look consisting of a leather wrap-style blazer and pants, with a monogrammed Louis Vuitton coat draped over her shoulders.
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Cardi B's Gucci North Face Puffer at an Atlanta Hawks Game
If Cardi was going for a theme at this recent Hawks game, it would be to wear the most coveted collaborations of the year. The rapper rocked a quilted Gucci x North Face puffer and Balenciaga x Croc boots – which Offset also wore – with a silver Chanel bag.
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Beyoncé's Corset Minidress at a Brooklyn Nets Game
We couldn’t look away from Beyoncé’s sexy David Koma date-night dress and sparkling statement jacket at this Nets game.
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Chloe Bailey's Jumpsuit at an Atlanta Hawks Game
Chloe’s formfitting Osman Studio jumpsuit – and Gunna by the singer’s side – certainly caught our attention.
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Naomi Osaka's Funky Pants at a Los Angeles Clippers Game
The tennis star paired a casual button-down with some fun sheer pants with velvet embroidered cuffs while on a date with boyfriend Cordae.
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Jennifer Lopez's Denim-on-Denim Look at a Los Angeles Lakers Game
J Lo opted for Canadian-tuxedo look during yet another appearance with Ben Affleck, wearing a denim jacket and wide-leg jeans from Coach.
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Adele's Patterned Coat at a Phoenix Suns Game
Adele looked chic as ever in a floor-length patterned coat at the NBA Finals in July.