'Tis the season
NBA fans are a unique bunch, with wants and needs no normal person outside this subset of society could possibly understand.
Here are 10 items that would thrill anyone who is passionate about the NBA.
APLynne Sladky
Cleveland Cavaliers adidas White Trophy Ring Banner Jacket
Does someone in your life constantly remind you that the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals? This is a gift that could allow them to do so a bit more silently.
NBA League Pass
A true NBA junkie may have already swallowed the bitter $44.95/month pill for this essential service, but the more casual fan might appreciate the gift of endless basketball that may have been too expensive for them to take the initial plunge.
J.R. Smith tattoo T-shirt
No one in their right mind would get this many tattoos, but you can live the dream with this replica T-shirt that features all of the ink covering the torso of J.R. Smith.
Stephen Curry Player Printed Pillow
Yeah, we're not sure, either. But for fans wanting to snuggle up to the happily married MVP, this might be their only option.
A large replica ticket from Kobe Bryant's final game
I have the real thing on my desk in a glass case, but for those not fortunate enough to have attended Kobe Bryant's 60-point masterpiece, a 14″ X 31″ wall piece might work just fine.
Tickets to attend a game in person
Speaking of tickets, why not give the fan in your life a pair to check out a game in person? In most markets, you can pick some up for a lot less money than you might expect.
Stance socks
Stance is the official sock provider of the NBA, and they have an extremely wide variety of high-quality footwear to choose from.
Nike Zoom KD9
Whether the fan in your life still gets some shots up from time to time or simply needs a good-looking pair of sneakers to walk around in, Kevin Durant's latest signature model is an excellent choice, and among the most comfortable basketball shoes around.
Wilson X connected basketball
If you need a gift for someone that still plays on a regular basis, this connected basketball and accompanying app from Wilson would be a great choice. It tracks field goal accuracy and range, while helping to teach you to shoot at game speed.
True Blue Air Jordan 3s
A retro pair of Jordans is essential for any NBA fan, and the True Blue 3s that drop on Black Friday are one of the year's more classic releases. They may be hard to come by, but there will be more available than usual, and a full size run means the whole family can get involved in the sneaker game this holiday season.
