The Coolest Hairstyles In The NBA Today
Rookie Ja Morant is one of the top prospects in the league today with an incredible skill set. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard is also ahead of the curve with a hairstyle that makes him stand out. Young players with a unique look have a better chance of getting endorsement deals since the viewer remembers them easily. Morant is likely going to become a huge star which will give him all the sponsorships.
- Birthplace: Dalzell, South Carolina, USA
- Nationality: USA
- Team: Memphis Grizzlies
- Position: Point guard
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Jimmy Butler has made his hairstyle become associated with him over the past few years. Many other players would start adopting a similar look, but Butler was the first one and biggest star to rock it. Miami Heat fans are enjoying seeing Butler and his hairstyle on the court as the team is finding relevance for the first time in a few seasons thanks to him signing with them.
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Position: Small forward
Love this hairdo?Point guard Markelle Fultz is already contributing to the Orlando Magic after a disappointing first few years with the Philadelphia 76ers. Fultz's hair is longer and that seems to work for him given he's playing the best basketball of his NBA career. Time will tell if Fultz progresses even further as NBA star and as a hair fashionista.
- Birthplace: Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- Nationality: American
- Team: Orlando Magic
- Position: Point guard
Love this hairdo?Kelly Oubre has always been one of the more noteworthy players to have a hairstyle that stands out in the NBA. The hair would grow even more throughout the offseason as Oubre signed an extension with the Phoenix Suns. Fans of the franchise have welcomed him as the hairstyle continues to impress as he delivers outstanding games for Phoenix.
- Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Nationality: American
- Team: Charlotte Hornets
- Position: Small forward
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- Utah Jazz
Mike Conley ditched his standard haircut as he started to grow more comfortable in the NBA. The current look has his hair longer than ever as Conley starts a new chapter with the Utah Jazz. Conley's hair is already beloved in Utah as this is a rare instance of the Jazz getting a star and having a chance to contend for a title.
- Birthplace: Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Utah Jazz
- Position: Point guard
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- Golden State Warriors
Rookie Jordan Poole is hoping to become the latest Golden State Warriors draft success story as the team has a rare non-contending season. The hairstyle of Poole is what first makes him stand out to fans watching the youngster play for the first time. Don't let the dyed spot fool you as Poole is a baller that has the chance to become something special in the NBA.
- Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Nationality: American
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Position: Shooting guard
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The current hairstyle of Kyrie Irving is quite polarizing as fans are on opposite sides of his best look. Many prefer the clean cut haircut as Kyrie achieved most of his success with it, but the mini afro is clearly working for him. Brooklyn Nets have welcomed Irving and instantly fell in love with him when he scored 50 points in his first game with the new team.
- Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: United States of America, Australia
- Team: Brooklyn Nets
- Position: Point guard
Love this hairdo?Russell Westbrook rocked a traditional haircut for many years before wanting to switch it up with his new start on the Houston Rockets. Many fans believe Westbrook must become a new player with a more selfless style to win, and he's already showing a new look in his new situation. The braids work quite well for Russ as he's still dominating on the court with his incredible stats always making you wonder if he's human.
- Birthplace: Long Beach, California
- Nationality: American
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Position: Point guard
Love this hairdo?The nickname "The Fro" would see Jarrett Allen became memorable on the court for both his hair and his shot-blocking abilities. Allen has a reputation for blocking the best players in the league trying to dunk on him. Nets broadcaster Ian Eagle shouts "Denied by the Fro!" after each noteworthy block. Allen may have the best afro in all of sports today.
- Birthplace: San Diego, California
- Nationality: American
- Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?Cameron Reddish is entering the NBA with a world of hype after a successful college run at Duke University. Despite being secondary to former teammates Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett, Reddish always stood out due to his haircut. Time will tell if he has a career as successful as his peers, but the hairstyle is a huge hit already in Atlanta.
- Birthplace: Norristown, Pennsylvania
- Nationality: American
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Position: Small forward, Shooting guard
Love this hairdo?JaVale McGee has represented quite a few different hairstyles throughout his career. The old look of having a rat tail at the back was probably rock bottom for the big man. McGee looks great now without the rat tail and a cool hairstyle in general. The longer locks from last season sees him having more hair along with more desire to contend for a title now that the Los Angeles Lakers roster is second to none in the league.
- Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
- Nationality: American
- Team: Dallas Mavericks
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?The wild hairstyle of Robert Covington has him standing out for both his new look and his great play. Covington is among the most underrated players in the game playing strong defense and hitting the three-pointer as an ideal wing player. The new hairstyle of Covington is clearly working as the Minnesota Timberwolves had a surprising hot start to the NBA season.
- Birthplace: Bellwood, Illinois
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers
- Position: Small forward
Love this hairdo?DeAndre Jordan has rocked a few different looks throughout his career, but this is the season he took it to a new level. The hair of Jordan is longer than ever before as he enters a new situation teaming with his close friends Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant on the Brooklyn Nets. Jordan is looking to prove he's still a starting caliber center and hopes to look fly while doing it.
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Los Angeles Clippers
- Position: Center
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Indiana Pacers second year player Alize Johnson is hoping to make his mark in the NBA. Despite not accomplish much on the court yet, Johnson does stand out for having one of the coolest hairstyles in the entire league. Alize needs to improve quickly to cement his status as an NBA player, so we can keep getting the pleasure of seeing his hairstyle.
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- Cavs
Cleveland Cavaliers youngster Collin Sexton is attempting to add interest in the franchise after they lost all momentum when LeBron James left the team. Sexton is a very talented guard and has a cool hairstyle that makes you want to root for him. Unfortunately, he may need another LeBron return to have any hopes of the Cavaliers contending any time soon.
- Birthplace: Marietta, Georgia
- Nationality: American
- Team: Utah Jazz
- Position: Point guard
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Kyle Kuzma has done quite a bit of experimenting with his hair over the past season. The Summer FIBA games saw Kuzma representing Team USA with a new blonde look. Kuzma ditched it ahead of the regular season, but he did grow his hair out. The new look Kuzma is having the time of his life getting to play dominant basketball with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the Lakers.
- Birthplace: Flint, Michigan
- Nationality: American
- Team: Milwaukee Bucks
- Position: Power forward
Love this hairdo?Clint Capela already has a cool enough hairstyle, but he added a blonde patch to really make it stand out. Given the reputations of both James Harden and Russell Westbrook for their iso style of play, Capela might be adding a unique hairstyle to make sure his teammates can spot him when he's wide open. The style of Capela usually sees him dominate the pick and roll for easy dunks.
- Birthplace: Geneva, Switzerland
- Nationality: Swiss
- Team: Atlanta Hawks
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?Steven Adams has one of the most unique looks in the entire NBA. Fans spot him right away with usually the longest hair on the court along with a sick mustache. Adams has developed a comparison to Jason Momoa's portrayal of Aquaman due to their hairstyles and tattoos. You know your hairstyle stands out when fans compare you to a superhero.
- Birthplace: Rotorua, New Zealand
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Team: Memphis Grizzlies
- Position: Center
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The Orlando Magic franchise is desperate for a new superstar. Jonathan Isaac has the potential to play incredible basketball and has a cool hairstyle that makes him stand out. The hair of Issac would be hard to hide under a hat, but he seems to love letting it fly loose in between his highlight dunks during Magic games.
- Birthplace: The Bronx, New York
- Nationality: American
- Team: Orlando Magic
- Position: Power forward
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Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered an injury in the postseason that makes him unavailable for the early portion of the team's new season. Nurkic is clearly on off time sporting a new look of longer hair and a thicker beard. Time will tell if this is Nurkic's new look moving forward or if he's just keeping it until it's time for him to return to the court with his usual look.
- Birthplace: Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Nationality: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Team: Portland Trail Blazers
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?Indiana Pacers Myles Turner may be the best defensive big man in the East, but he's known for his hairstyle to the casual fan. Turner clearly stands out more than his teammates with the short dreads looking quite cool entering the season. Indiana has high hopes and this may showcase Turner's hair on the national stage if Indiana can have a deep postseason run.
- Birthplace: Bedford, Texas
- Team: Indiana Pacers
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?Despite being the less talented twin to his brother Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez often stands out more due to his unique hairstyle. The colorful personality of Robin is shown through his hair with many comparisons to the character Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons. Milwaukee signing both brothers means we'll get to see if Robin can convince Brook to start rocking a wild hairstyle as well.
- Birthplace: North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
- Nationality: United States of America
- Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Position: Center
Love this hairdo?The controversial Kelly Olynyk has been criticized for dirty plays in his past. Many weren't too surprised since he's always had a wild hairstyle for the NBA. Olynyk clearly likes living on the edge as hair that long usually leads to discomfort or annoyances during games. He clearly likes it enough to keep it going this deep into his career.
- Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Team: Utah Jazz
- Position: Power forward
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