Here Are The Finest NBA Players, Ever!

Another year, another playoff. From LeBron James to Klay Thompson, these are the ballers who have kept us glued to the screen through time.

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The NBA Playoffs are here and we can’t wait to watch some of the finest men in the NBA fight for that trophy! Here are some of the best-looking players, in our opinion, that we look(ed) forward to seeing week-to-week!

Dwyane Wade

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Although Dwyane Wade retired from the NBA in the 2019 season, he’s been one of the best-looking players in recent seasons. Wade played for the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Chicago Bulls.

Klay Thompson

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Klay Thompson has been eye candy for all 10 seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors. He’s also one of the richest players in the league as of 2022!

Iman Shumpert

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Singer and actress Teyana Taylor’s husband, Iman Shumpert, is now retired from the NBA after playing for 5 different teams, but he was always a pleasure to watch. He also gained many fans after winning season 30 of Dancing With the Stars.

Kyle Kuzma

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It’s no surprise that Kyle Kuzma is dating supermodel Winnie Harlow, this man is fine! Kuzma currently plays for the Washington Wizards.

Jordan Poole

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23-year-old Jordan Poole plays for the Warriors and has been all the rage amongst younger NBA fans! I mean, look at him!

LeBron James

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LeBron James is a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a billionaire, and is considered by many to be the best NBA player of all time. Now that’s attractive!

Blake Griffin

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Blake Griffin is on his twelfth season of playing for the NBA and has been our eye candy for years!

Jimmy Butler

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33-year-old Jimmy Butler is currently playing for the Miami Heat, the perfect team for him since he’s so hot! Get it?

Ja Morant

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Ja Morant is a 23-year-old NBA newbie and ruffled a few feathers in his brief time on the court, but he has attracted the younger crowd! What a cutie!

Ochai Agbaji

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Ochai Agbaji is an NBA rookie for the Utah Jazz and has been turning heads with his looks in his first season.

Ben Simmons

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Ben Simmons stays boo’d up but we still love watching him run across the court for the Brooklyn Nets!

John Collins

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John Collins is six foot nine and oh so fine! Collins has spent his entire career playing for the Atlanta Hawks.

Jalen Green

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The Houston Rockets’ Jalen Green is one of the younger NBA audience’s favorite players to watch! Cutie alert!

Serge Ibaka

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Many people know Congolese-Spanish player Serge Ibaka as Angela Simmons and Keri Hilson’s ex-boyfriend, but he’s also one of the most stylish players in the league!

Tristan Thompson

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Third-trimester Tristan Thompson is a relationship hopper, but we might know why, he’s a good-looking man! He is on his way to playing for the Los Angeles Lakers!

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