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50 Gifts for Ballers

From Retro Basketball Bomber Jackets to Physics-Defying Basketball Shoes

— December 23, 2016 — Lifestyle
When it comes to getting gifts for ballers, the immortal words of NBA champion Rasheed Wallace ring true: "Ball don't lie." In other words, if a true basketball fan gets a holiday present related to their passion, it's bound to be a success.

Basketball is just one sport, but there's still a large range when it comes to getting gifts for ballers. Perhaps more than any other sport, basketball has a deeply ingrained culture. There's plenty of apparel designed to appeal to this, such as the DLTR Starter jackets with retro NBA team logos, or Stance's 'NBA Legend Collection' socks that feature hall of fame players.

But for many basketball fans, it's got to be the shoes. There are literally hundreds of basketball shoes on the market, with dozens of the current stars of the NBA offering up their own branded footwear.
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Pride-Celebrating Basketball Shoes
Pride-Celebrating Basketball Shoes
Nike's 'Be True' Collection Pays Tribute to World Pride
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Comprehensive Basketball Apps
Comprehensive Basketball Apps
The Sacramento Kings App Enhances the Fan Experience
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Festive Irish Basketball Socks
Festive Irish Basketball Socks
These St. Patrick's Day Socks Were Made for Athletes and Consumers
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One-for-One Basketballs
One-for-One Basketballs
The Reigning Champ x Spalding Basketball Gives Back to Communities
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Wool-Clad Basketball Sneakers
Wool-Clad Basketball Sneakers
Pendleton Wool Linked with Nike to Makeover Some of Its Classics
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VR Basketball Video Games
VR Basketball Video Games
'NBA 2KVR Experience' Features Immersive Mini-Games
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Knitted Basketball Jumpers
Knitted Basketball Jumpers
These Sports Team Sweaters Honor the NBA with Colorful Crochet Designs
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VR Basketball Docs
VR Basketball Docs
'Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals' is an Immersive Experience
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Store-Celebrating Basketball Shoes
Store-Celebrating Basketball Shoes
The 'Lebron Soldier X' Was Made by Designer John Elliott
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Game-Analyzing Wearables
Game-Analyzing Wearables
The Blast Motion Basketball Replay Analyzer Helps You Improve Your Game
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Leather Basketball Coasters
Leather Basketball Coasters
These Drink Placemats are Constructed Using Sporting Goods Fabric
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Revitalized Fan-Favorite Sneakers
Revitalized Fan-Favorite Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 12s Have an Ice Blue and Deep Purple Colorway
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Crimson Suede Basketball Sneakers
Crimson Suede Basketball Sneakers
Nike Updated Its Soldier 10 Model with a Black and Red Colorway
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Dribble-Dissecting Basketballs
Dribble-Dissecting Basketballs
The 'DribbleUp' App Comes with a Regulation NBA Basketball
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Professional Basketball Workouts
Professional Basketball Workouts
The NBA FIT App Aims to Help Improve Players' Game and Fitness
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Rough Suede Basketball Sneakers
Rough Suede Basketball Sneakers
The New Jordan Westbrook Features a Clean Minimalist Look
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Relaunched Basketball Sneakers
Relaunched Basketball Sneakers
Reebok is Set to Bring Back the Popular 'Shaq Attaq' Model
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Calf-Compressing Basketball Shoes
Calf-Compressing Basketball Shoes
The KD8 Elite Boasts Nike Air Zoom and Flywire Technology
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Mondrian Basketball Pins
Mondrian Basketball Pins
The Neobasketism Pin by Just Visiting is for the Art and Sports Fan
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Athlete-Designed Gradient Sneakers
Athlete-Designed Gradient Sneakers
These Nike Shoes Were Created in Collaboration with Kobe Bryant
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Tribute Basketball Star Apparel
Tribute Basketball Star Apparel
Aimé Leon Dore's 'Thank You Mike' Collection Honors Michael Jordan
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Cultural Art Brand Blankets
Cultural Art Brand Blankets
BFGF is an Art Brand Creating Pop Culture-Infused Blankets
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Artist-Designed Basketball Socks
Artist-Designed Basketball Socks
Stance's 'NBA Legends Collection' Was Designed by Todd Francis
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Dunking Laundry Dispensers
Dunking Laundry Dispensers
The Dirty Dunk is a Laundry Hamper Designed as a Basketball Hoop
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Collaborative Basketball Bombers
Collaborative Basketball Bombers
DTLR and Starter Joined for a Collection of Retro NBA Jackets
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Arcade-Style Basketball Games
Arcade-Style Basketball Games
'3on3 Freestyle' is a Cartoon Video Game for Casual Basketball Fans
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Revitalized Basketball Sneakers
Revitalized Basketball Sneakers
The 'Under Armour Curry 2.5' Includes a Range of Fresh Colorways
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Electric Blue Basketball Sneakers
Electric Blue Basketball Sneakers
These New Air Jordan 12s Feature a Bold 'Deep Royal' Colorway
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Throwback Basketball Jerseys
Throwback Basketball Jerseys
The Raptors' New Alternate Jerseys Commemorate the Toronto Huskies
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Bronze-Accented Basketball Shoes
Bronze-Accented Basketball Shoes
These Navy Air Jordan 5s Feature Luxurious Metallic Contrasts
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Custom Iced Tea Sneakers
Custom Iced Tea Sneakers
Brisk Iced Tea is Marketing a New Pineapple Flavor with a Shoe Giveaway
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Defiant Basketball Shoes
Defiant Basketball Shoes
The New Air Jordan XIII Shoes Incorporate Flyweave Construction
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Sneaker-Celebrating Sandals
Sneaker-Celebrating Sandals
The OVO Air Jordan 12 Sneaker Received a Complementary Slip-On Sandal
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One-Toned Basketball Shoes
One-Toned Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 12 is Newly Rendered in a Monochromatic Blue
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Gold-Branded Basketball Shoes
Gold-Branded Basketball Shoes
The Nike Swoosh Logo Was Colored Gold to Commemorate the Rio Games
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Explosive Basketball Shoes
Explosive Basketball Shoes
The Jordan Melo M12 Shoes Promise a Rapid First Step On the Court
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Sporty Raptor Sneakers
Sporty Raptor Sneakers
These Air Jordan 5 Shoes are Decorated to Cheer on the Toronto Raptors
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Basketball-Celebrating Shoes
Basketball-Celebrating Shoes
These Shoes Were Designed to Celebrate Kyrie Irving
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Metallic Basketball Sandals
Metallic Basketball Sandals
These Air Jordan Sandals are Colored a Lavish Bronze & Branded Boldly
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Superstar Streetwear Collections
Superstar Streetwear Collections
This Collection Brings Together the OVO and Jordan Brands
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Refreshed Signature Shoes
Refreshed Signature Shoes
The Kevin Durant Signature Shoe Celebrates the Player's New Team
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Lizard-Like Custom Sneakers
Lizard-Like Custom Sneakers
The 'Shoe Surgeon' Adapted a Pair of Air Jordans with a Textured Upper
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Coaching Basketball Sleeves
Coaching Basketball Sleeves
The 'SOLIDshot' Basketball Sleeve Improves Player's Aim with Sensors
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Cosmic Sport Sneakers
Cosmic Sport Sneakers
The Air Jordan XXX 'Cosmos' Reflects a Pattern Inspired By the Milky Way
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Seasonal Basketball Shoes
Seasonal Basketball Shoes
These Summer Sneakers Feature Bright Hues and a Lightweight Structure
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Overtly Opulent Sneakers
Overtly Opulent Sneakers
The New Buscemi Shoes Feature Luxurious Materials and Bold Colorways
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Physics-Defying Basketball Shoes
Physics-Defying Basketball Shoes
The 'Nike Kyrie 2' Shoes Have a Curved Midsole and Outsole
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Basketball-Celebrating Apparel
Basketball-Celebrating Apparel
Aimé Leon Dore Includes a Bold Basketball Hoop on Some New Designs
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Custom Retro Basketball Shorts
Custom Retro Basketball Shorts
Just Don Created a Fresh Pair of Mesh Shorts Using Vintage Garments
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Rap Album Basketball Jerseys
Rap Album Basketball Jerseys
These Conceptual Sports Uniforms Draw Inspiration from Rap Releases
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