Loudest Suits in NBA Draft History

By Every Day StoryJuly 10, 202618 items

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The NBA Draft brings the best young basketball talent to the pros. But when their jerseys aren't allowed, these stars often struggle to dress well. Many top picks, like Steve Nash and James Harden, have worn crazy outfits. Ugly ties, ill-fitting suits, and weird hats - Samaki Walker's choice stands out - keep them off the best-dressed lists. Bright colors, busy patterns, and bow-ties make draft night memorable for these players. Who had the ugliest suit? Cast your votes below.

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Drew Gooden
Drew Gooden was drafted.The Memphis Grizzlies drafted him in 2002.
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🔥 161 up · 47 down
Also ranks #11 on 26 Athletes Who Are Also Musicians · #12 on 30 Best Cleveland Cavaliers Power Forwards · #12 on Best Memphis Grizzlies First-Round NBA Picks
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Tim Thomas
Tim Thomas was drafted.The New Jersey Nets drafted him in 1997.
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🔥 136 up · 42 down
Also ranks #5 on 25+ Best NBA Milwaukee Bucks Power Forwards · #12 on 25+ Best NBA LA Clippers Small Forwards · #16 on Greatest Villanova Basketball Players
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Erick Dampier
Erick Dampier was drafted.The Indiana Pacers drafted him in 1996.
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🔥 97 up · 56 down
Also ranks #11 on Best NBA Players from Mississippi · #19 on Best Golden State Warriors Centers · #20 on Best Indiana Pacers Centers
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Jared Jeffries
Jared Jeffries was drafted.The Washington Wizards drafted him in 2002.
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🔥 93 up · 57 down
Also ranks #20 on Greatest Indiana Hoosiers Basketball Players · #30 on Best Washington Wizards First-Round Picks · #31 on Most Famous Jared In The World
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5
Maurice Taylor
Maurice Taylor was drafted.The Los Angeles Clippers drafted him in 1997.
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🔥 93 up · 63 down
Also ranks #11 on Most Famous Maurice · #15 on Best LA Clippers First-Round Picks · #19 on Best NBA Draft Suits
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Joakim Noah
Joakim Noah was drafted.The Chicago Bulls drafted him in 2007.
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🔥 89 up · 74 down
Also ranks #1 on Famous Poly Prep Country Day School Alumni · #1 on Famous Male Athletes from Sweden · #2 on NBA Players Who Retired In 2021
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Darko Miličić
Darko Miličić was drafted.The Detroit Pistons drafted him in 2003.
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🔥 64 up · 72 down
Also ranks #2 on 30+ Biggest NBA Busts for Number One Draft Pick · #2 on Biggest NBA Draft Busts · #14 on Best Minnesota Timberwolves Centers
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Kelly Oubre
Kelly Oubre was drafted.The Atlanta Hawks drafted him in 2015.
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🔥 55 up · 69 down▲ 1 above editor
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Jalen Rose
Jalen Rose was drafted.The Denver Nuggets drafted him in 1994.
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🔥 72 up · 89 down▼ 1 below editor
Also ranks #3 on Best NBA Draft Suits · #4 on 50 Best Indiana Pacers Shooting Guards · #4 on Greatest Michigan Basketball Players
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Larry Johnson
Larry Johnson was drafted.The Charlotte Hornets drafted him in 1991.
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🔥 70 up · 94 down
Also ranks #1 on The Greatest UNLV Basketball Players Of All Time · #2 on 10 Pro Athletes Who Are Also Accomplished Artists · #3 on Best Charlotte Hornets Players
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Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal was drafted.The Washington Wizards drafted him in 2012.
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🔥 54 up · 80 down
Also ranks #2 on Best NBA Players from Missouri · #2 on Greatest Florida Basketball Players · #2 on Best NBA Washington Wizards Shooting Guards
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Steve Nash
Steve Nash was drafted.The Phoenix Suns drafted him in 1996.
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🔥 47 up · 79 down
Also ranks #1 on NBA Players Who Can't Dunk · #1 on Best Phoenix Suns First-Round Picks · #1 on Best Phoenix Suns: Retired Numbers
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Jahlil Okafor
Jahlil Okafor was drafted.Jahlil Okafor was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2015.
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🔥 24 up · 57 down▲ 5 above editor
Also ranks #1 on Former NBA Players Currently Playing In China, Ranked · #7 on Best NCAA Centers of 2010s · #9 on Nigeria's Best Basketball Players
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Steven Adams
Steven Adams was drafted.The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted him in 2013.
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🔥 42 up · 76 down▼ 1 below editor
Also ranks #1 on Best Oklahoma City Thunder Centers · #1 on Best Basketball Players from New Zealand · #3 on Best NCAA Centers of 2010s
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15
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns was drafted.The team drafted him.The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him in 2015.
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🔥 26 up · 60 down▲ 2 above editor
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Robert Horry
Robert Horry was drafted.The Houston Rockets drafted him in 1992.
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🔥 40 up · 76 down▼ 2 below editor
Also ranks #2 on Greatest Alabama Basketball Players · #5 on Best Houston Rockets Power Forwards · #6 on Kobe Bryant's Best Teammates
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James Harden
James Harden was drafted.The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted him in 2009.
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🔥 41 up · 80 down▼ 2 below editor
Also ranks #1 on Biggest Chokers in The NBA · #1 on Best Current NBA Left-Handed Players · #1 on Best Current NBA Shooting Guards
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Ben McLemore
Ben McLemore was drafted.The Sacramento Kings drafted him in 2013.
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🔥 43 up · 90 down▼ 2 below editor
Also ranks #10 on Best Kansas NBA Players, Ranked · #13 on Most Famous Ben In The World · #13 on Best NBA Players from Missouri
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