October 20, 2022

Gifts for the Hooper in Your Life

Riley Wolff

Riley is the Integrated Marketing Manager for Australia and New Zealand, and is based in the Melbourne office.

The basketball season is back - if you're wondering what to buy the hoops fan in your life, we've got you covered.

The basketball season is back - if you're wondering what to buy the hoops fan in your life, we've got you covered.

This article is part 0 of 8 in the series: Australia

The new basketball season is finally here, and it promises to be another captivating contest – the Lakers have doubled down on their big 3, Ben Simmons is back, Zion is a shadow of his former self, and Ja Morant is still the most exciting player in the world.Ā 

But whether youā€™re draining triples or flexing on the sideline, you need to refresh your look for the new season. Weā€™ve put together some gifts for the hooper in your life – letā€™s go.

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Puma LaMelo Ball MB.01 Rick and Morty

LaMelo Ball caught fire in season 2021-ā€™22, following his Rookie of the Year season in ā€˜20-ā€™21 by becoming an All-Star. But it wasnā€™t just his on-court vision and silky handles that got people talking – his Puma MB.01 signature shoe arguably the hottest release of the year. The first collab for the Puma MB.01 came via Meloā€™s favourite Adult Swim cartoon, Rick and Morty.

Sporting a mismatched neon two-tone look, the Puma MB.01 Rick and Morty draws inspiration from otherworldly adventures of Rick and Morty. The left shoe features a slime green palette, while the right shoe is smothered in the neon red tones. On the back of the tongues, illustrations of both Rick and Morty contribute a customised feel.

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Nike Lebron 20 Time Machine

The list of NBA players who have had 20 iterations of a signature shoe is very, very small. It just got bigger however, with the release of the Nike LeBron 20.Ā 

This sneaker is one of the most hyped LeBron releases for a long time, and for good reason. Sporting a low top look that is reminiscent of Nikeā€™s Kobe series, LeBron has publicly stated that this shoe was designed with future generations in mind – his sons Bryce and Bronny even pitched in with ideas.Ā 

A lot of LeBronā€™s releases have followed the typical high cut profile which makes them harder for kids and anyone whoā€™s not 6 foot 9 to wear, but the LeBron 20 is the perfect silhouette for hoopers of any age. Plus, LeBron. What more do you want?

2021-22 Panini Prizm Basketball Blaster Box (Ice Prizms) 2x Lot

One of Paniniā€™s most popular releases every year, the 2021-22 Prizm Basketball Blaster Box (Ice Prizms) is a great option for any hoops fan. Featuring 4 cards per pack, and 6 packs per box, look out for highly sought-after parallels, inserts, and autograph content. This listing is for a 2 box lot, giving you even more chances of pulling your favourite stars.

Travis Scott x Jordan x Fragment T-shirt

After releasing a collaborative Jordan 1 High at the end of July 2021, Travis Scott, Jordan, and Fragment returned shortly after with a Jordan 1 Low and matching apparel collection.

The Travis Scott x Jordan x Fragment apparel collection featured three t-shirts, two hoodies, and a pair of shorts, all of which feature branding from the three parties. The front of this white t-shirt features a black and white Michael Jordan graphic surrounded by Travis Scott, Jordan, and Fragment logos.

This tee has been one of the most popular pieces of apparel on StockX since its release – cop yours today.

Jordan 1 Retro Low OG Black Dark Powder Blue

A pair of Jā€™s is a must for anyone who calls themselves a basketball fan, and luckily Jordan Brand have released hundreds of great pairs of the decades – not many more wearable than the famous Jordan 1 Low, seen here in Powder Blue.Ā 

Featuring a white leather upper, with black overlays on the toe, midfoot, and swoosh, and a powder blue heel, these are the next pair of daily sneakers in your wardrobe. The heel also features the famous wings logo, while a matching blue outsole completes the look.Ā 

Jordan 1ā€™s typically wear in, not out, so cop these today and get them on your feet.

Travis Scott x McDonalds All American ’92 Basketball

For the hoops fan who has it all, the Travis Scott x McDonald’s All American 92′ Basketball is the perfect piece to display in the home.Ā 

Dropping back in 2020, this basketball was part of a huge capsule collection of merch that coincided with the launch of the Travis Scott Meal at McDonaldā€™s stores. This Travis Scott x McDonald’s All American 92′ Basketball was one of the hottest items from the drop. The red basketball features the McDonald’s All-American logo along with the Cactus Jack Arches logo lock up.