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Sports Fashion: This week in the NBA

On this week’s edition of sports fashion, I cover the top outfits from this past week in the NBA.

Atlanta hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker arrives at State Farm Arena ahead of match up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Apr. 10, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo Credits/ LeagueFits)

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, is one of the best dressed players in the league. He has had a standout year in fashion, and on top of that he is in the running for most improved player, as he averaged over 20 points this season–an over 10-point increase from last season.

Here Alexander-Walker is seen wearing a white vintage graphic t-shirt, a brown suede sports coat, straight leg distressed denim and a vintage leather bag.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma boards on team bus before arriving at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Apr. 10, 2026 ahead of matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. (Photo Credits/ LeagueFits)

Next is Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma last season announced that he would begin wearing only a grey sweatsuit to each game to focus on strictly basketball. Since then, he has reverted back to stepping out in more fashionable pieces, but he continues to keep it simple.

Here Kuzma is seen wearing a orange cardigan, baggy blue jeans and a pair of Maison Margiela replica german army trainer GAT sneakers.

Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II walking to the Intuit Dome ahead of match up against the Los Angeles Clippers on Apr. 15, 2026. (Photo Credits/ LeagueFits)

Next we have Gary Payton II. Payton, much like Kuzma, is known to have a more basic style and here he shows that. Payton wears popular brand Pro Club, as they are known for their subtle fashion pieces.

Here Payton is sports a Pro Club rugby polo, baggy grey sweatpants, an LA Dodgers upside down logo hat and white Nike “Air Force ones”.

Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Jalen Williams arrives at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Apr. 12, 2026, ahead of matchup against the Phoenix Suns. (Photo Credits/ LeagueFits)

It almost feels mandatory to feature an Oklahoma City Thunder player in these sport fashion articles. This time around we have forward Jalen Williams, who I wish I could have featured more of in the season but, with him battling injuries, it was tough to find material. However, here we are with an outfit worth mentioning.

Here Williams is wears baggy distressed jeans, a vintage graphic t-shirt and white combat boots.