Memorable moments in NBA draft outfit history

by Norsktroll on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM PDT Comment 79 comments

Who will be the top picks and which teams will screw up is only half of the fun. Who are the top (or rather the worst) outfits is just as entertaining. Also, which parents will cry most hysterically? How loud will the Knicks fans boo the selection of their team? Who will sit longest waiting for his name to be called in the "green room", joining players like Rashard Lewis or Darrell Arthur? Which name will David Stern or one of the announcers screw up this time? So many questions.

I'll try to give some fashion tips after the jump going through ten memorable moments. Or maybe some the depicted player would rather like to forget.

1. Allen Iverson, drafted by Philadelphia

Probably the first and last time you have seen AI in a suit. And he picked a good classic double-breasted one. Nice. Mom can be proud of this picture.

2. Larry Johnson, drafted by Charlotte

This wouldn't fly anymore with David Stern. But at the time (1991, first pick) it was pretty cool.

3. Steve Nash, drafted by Phoenix

The suit is okay, but get this man a new tie pronto! Players, you want to wear something that likely won't look ridiculous by the time you hit your prime.

4. Jalen Rose, drafted by Denver

Judging from some of his outfits on air today, he still hasn't learned to dress for success. Stern is probably asking him if that suit wasn't available in another color. Also I would say if you are way over 6'0'' you don't need pinstripes on your suit to make you look taller or leaner. Unless you want to make a last-second effort to convince a team that you can play a different position and are not a tweener. But well, apparently athletes just think it looks good and ignore it all the time (much better in this memorable case).

5. Erick Dampier, drafted by Indiana

What did KG say to Craig Sager last year? Take it off, and burn it. Maybe keep the shoes.

6. Joakim Noah, drafted by Chicago

I don't know what to say. And the suit and the bow tie are the least problematic things here.

7. Stanko Barac, Miami (traded to Indiana)

Works on first look. But you are doing all the details wrong young Euro. The suit should touch the shirt at the neck if it's cut correctly. You leave the lowest button open, not the one on top. You put your tie straight before going on stage even if it's understandable that you loosened it while waiting so long for your name to come up. And can someone get him a bigger hat please? And maybe a haircut?

8. Marco Belinelli, drafted by Golden State

Here is an Italian to show you how it's done. Maybe a shirt with cuff links and a little color for the tie would have been a nice touch, but it's still very good. Shirt has the right arm length, 2-button suit fits pretty well and looks sporty yet fashionable. Nic almost got everything right, too.

9. Robin Lopez, drafted by Phoenix

I thought we already discussed the hats? NBA, get those guys some bigger hats. Please. Nice suit by the way, but everything above the neck is distracting a bit.

10. Randy Foye, drafted by ~~Boston~~, ~~Portland~~, Minnesota

Finally which hat to wear can be a major hassle on draft night. Maybe schedule your interviews for later in the evening, especially if a certain Kevin Pritchard is somehow involved in drafting you.

Can't wait to see which players commit fashion crimes this year. Who you got?

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pretty funny!

can’t wait to see this year’s results

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

Best draft of all time: "1942, right after Pearl Harbor….everyone got drafted" --- 92wastheyear

by johnv59 on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My money's on Terrence Williams

I wonder if Nickelodeon tailors tuxes.

by Twith on Jun 24, 2009 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol Robin Lopez next to stern

Dictated, not read. The management.

by Samsara on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

it also

gives a good perspective on how tall these guys actually are

Brandon Roy, 'nuff said.

Best draft of all time: "1942, right after Pearl Harbor….everyone got drafted" --- 92wastheyear

by johnv59 on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I see the word "tall" on my screen?

by AK1984 on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just saw a clip of Jalen Rose being interviewed by Craig Sager that night.

Sager was not the well-dressed reporter that he is now. Rose has taken the credit for that.

by TallTimber on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There's nothing like being the center of attention, ...

because you may only get one shot at it in your entire life.

by AK1984 on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Blazers win this one, too

by Norsktroll on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

B-Roy is straight pimpin’. I love LMA’s mean muggin’ too. It’s probably the most aggressive he’s looked since being drafted.

All aboard the Kirkwagon!

by Arby on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait who the hell are...

the ones behiind roy?? and the on on right in front of bargy

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the one behind left of Roy

is Patrick O’Bryant

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just to the right of Roy (on his left)

is Patrick O’Bryant (9th pick). The one in the front row is Rodney Carney (16th pick).

All aboard the Kirkwagon!

by Arby on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh and the one on the far left

is Cedric Simmons (15th pick).

All aboard the Kirkwagon!

by Arby on Jun 24, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Good call!

Joel Freeland=Stud

by hightide on Jun 24, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he looks like the guy from Almost Famous in that picture

I blame Prez

by cloudydays on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahahaha

yeah right! in his dreams… Billy Crudrup is HOT

by fanfaraway on Jun 25, 2009 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Adam Morrison hasn't touched a ball since

by AnotherBeaverFirstDown on Jun 24, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

We made out like bandits

Greg Oden = Robert Parish - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946

by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jun 24, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahahahahahaha

I lol’d. So true.

by SgtPepper14 on Jun 24, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

our boys look good....

The Bedger formally known as ????????

by Rudiculous on Jun 24, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The reason they look so good...

KP picks the clowns with class, not the class clowns.

by actwentysix on Jun 25, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

One of these days I'm gonna find a pic of an old school friend,

You’ll swear it’s Morrison’s twin brother.

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by Blazer1342 on Jun 25, 2009 2:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lamarcus looks incredible...

by fanfaraway on Jun 25, 2009 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, how are you?

I’ve seen you popping in for some very short stints, but usually when I was not online.
Are you done with exams yet?

by Blazer1342 on Jun 25, 2009 2:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

YES

finished on the 23rd… I thought it was never going to end!

It’s been hard coming back, I’ve missed so much, but I’m reading old posts trying to catch up. For instance, S4E was banned… wow. The mod thing just makes me uneasy, although I find it hard to believe that I’ll say anything inappropriate enough that I’ll get banned.

You know, I’ve never flagged anything, and I don’t think I ever will… people seem to do it often though. Sometimes, when I’m going to rec a comment, I click the flag thingy by mistake and I’m really freaked out by that comment box, and how the screen goes all black, its like a bad omen!

What about you? What have you been up to?

by fanfaraway on Jun 25, 2009 3:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I took to long to answer and missed you... bugger :)

by fanfaraway on Jun 25, 2009 3:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

meant to say bummer, not bugger LOL

by fanfaraway on Jun 25, 2009 4:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, you didn't miss me, I'm very busy at work and only stopped by for a short visit.

by Blazer1342 on Jun 25, 2009 6:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Draft the Stache'!

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Jun 25, 2009 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was eating when I saw #6. =[

From Russia With Love

by L-TrainFTW! on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Stanko looks like Frankenstein/a zombie

I blame Prez

by cloudydays on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The hat should be the Wizards Randy

(unless you are traded again tomorrow).

Notice how big Noah’s hands are and how painful Stern’s face is as this monster grip bears down?

by lee3022 on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Foye had to be highly disappointed after that

Celtics?!?! Blazers?!?!?!… oh… T-Wolves =(

LOL!! Bummer dude

Greg Oden = Robert Parish - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946

by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Jun 24, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

actually, the celtics were a pretty pathetic team then

telfair had a streak of like 3 years of being on the worst team in the NBA with 3 different teams.

"There are a few teams you have to watch out for in the fourth quarter."
"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."

-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.

"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."

-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.

by Tofu Anonymous on Jun 24, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the Blazers sucked pretty much then as well

He probably figured he was going to the best team of the three.

by antediluvian on Jun 25, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're just racking up the recs lately.

Nice work.

I appreciate the Noah inclusion.

by Timmay! on Jun 24, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Every time I see that Noah pic I start laughing

So over the top…

by Furious Styles on Jun 24, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

there isn't a ecent pick online

But you need to at least mention Karl Malone’s new wave suit and mini tie.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Jun 24, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This one?

by Norsktroll on Jun 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yikes

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by stikit on Jun 25, 2009 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Man, I LOVE the draft!!!!"

I'm going to come up with the best line here ever, something really clever.

by musicdaniel on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man, Nash looks like he's posing for his Jr. High photo there.

Ah, Joakim – how easy it would be to hate you if you didn’t play for my team. He does grow on you – especially when he’s doing stuff like stealing the ball from Paul Pierce for a game winning dunk-and 1. Too bad photos are forever…..

Man-slave, bring me my PB&J!

by wjb1492 on Jun 24, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs