The Top 10 Worst Outfits in NBA Draft History (2024)

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By Edcel Panganiban June 27, 2024 10:24 1. Darko Milicic (2003, 2nd overall by the Detroit Pistons) 2. Amar'e Stoudemire (2002, 9th overall by the Phoenix Suns) 3. Maurice Taylor (1997,14th overall by Los Angeles Clippers) 4. Joakim Noah (2007, 9th overall by the Chicago Bulls) 5. Drew Gooden (2002,4th overall by Memphis Grizzlies) 6. Eric Gordon (2008, 7th overall by Los Angeles Clippers) 7. Samaki Walker (1996, 0th overall by Dallas Mavericks) 8. Larry Johnson (1991, 1st overall by Charlotte Hornets) 9. Tim Thomas (1997,7th overall,New Jersey Nets) 10. Hakeem Olajuwon (1984, 1st overall by Houston Rockets) SHOP Mystery Signed Memorabilia Mystery Signed Football 8x10 Photo Mystery Signed Baseball Jersey Mystery Signed Football Jersey Mystery Signed Baseball 8x10 Photo LATEST Robert Horry: A Legacy of Clutch Performances a... Penny Hardaway's Legacy: Reviving Memphis Baske... Chet Holmgren: The Next Star of the NBA? A Comprehensive Analysis: What Is Jimmy Butler'... LaMelo and Lonzo Ball: Growing Up in the Shadow... The History of NBA Draft Locations and its Pres... The Top 5 Draft Picks in Atlanta Hawks History The Top 10 Best Outfits in NBA Draft History Who Ran the NBA Before Adam Silver? How Much Money Does Adam Silver Make Per Year? Who is the Oldest Player to Ever Get Drafted in... Defining "Busts" in the NBA Draft The top 10 Best Foreign-Born Draft Picks in NBA... Jalen Green and Draya Michele: Exploring Their ... The Miami Heat's Impending Decision on Jimmy Bu... Is Franz Wagner Better Than His Brother Mo? How Sick Really Was Michael jordan During "The ... Marcus Jordan: Who Is the Notable Son of Michae... Donte DiVincenzo's Journey from Villanova to th... Why Kevin Durant Needs Steph Curry to Win an NB... What is LiAngelo Ball's Net Worth in 2024? Who Owns the Miami Heat? An In-Depth Exploratio... Who Owns the Los Angeles Lakers? Who Owns the Minnesota Timberwolves? How Old Was Michael Jordan When He Retired? Are Jalen Green and Draya Michele Together? How Much Does Jalen Green Make? What is Zach Edey's Nationality? Russell Westbrook: From Averaging a Triple-Doub... Does Jayson Tatum Have Full Custody of His Son? Dave Portnoy's Celebration of Celtics Victory: ... Jalen Green: A Rising Star Embracing His Filipi... The Hype, Rise, and Fall of Kwame Brown: A Tale... Spike Lee: An Inside Look at the Ultimate Knick... What is the Minimum Salary for a Rookie in the ... The Case For the Phoenix Suns to Draft Bronny J... Exploring the Iconic Legacy of Space Jam: The L... The Allure of NBA Mascots: Unveiling the Funnie... Are Shaquille O'Neal's Kids Going to Play in th... An In-Depth Look: What Is Latrell Sprewell Doin... Jalen Brunson Ties the Knot with Ali Marks: A H... Who Is the Better Serbian Athlete: Nikola Jokić... Has a Team Ever Been Swept the NBA Finals? Are the Celtics Irish or Scottish? Did Jerry West Ever Coach in the NBA? Did Jerry West Ever Win a Championship? How K. J. McDaniels Ignited "The Process" for t... Analyzing Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan H... What is Magic Johnson's Net Worth in 2024? FAN ARCH PODCAST NETWORK Mystery Signed Memorabilia

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By Edcel Panganiban June 27, 2024 10:24

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The NBA draft marksa time of two things: the selection of buddingbasketball talentsandsome wild fashion fails. The draft night has seen its share of ill-fitting suits and outrageous styling. Together with Fan Arch, let's playfully recount the ten most outrageous garbs in the NBA draft in this article.

1. Darko Milicic (2003, 2nd overall by the Detroit Pistons)

Darko Milicic tops this list thanks to the questionable tie he chose to wear. It might raise an eyebrow as to why someone would appear in that outfit when you were the2nd overall pick. Unfortunately, his ill-fitting suit and his questionable taste in neckties is forever etched in the history of the worst draft day suits.

2. Amar'e Stoudemire (2002, 9th overall by the Phoenix Suns)

Amar'e Stoudemire was undoubtedly talented on the court, but his draft night fit in 2002 certainly wasn't one that anyone would remember fondly.

3. Maurice Taylor (1997,14th overall by Los Angeles Clippers)

His garish party suit, with an overall lack of elegance in his style, would create a lasting draft night fashion legacy.

4. Joakim Noah (2007, 9th overall by the Chicago Bulls)

Joakim Noah's 2007 Draft night outfit was a color wheel nightmare. Enormous hair aside, the suit, in all its bright blueness, was his undoing. A look no doubt still seared into our collective memory of draft night fashion faux-pas for ages to come.

5. Drew Gooden (2002,4th overall by Memphis Grizzlies)

The 2002 draft night ensemble of Drew Gooden is an ideal example. Everything about the jacket, from its length to the way it buttons up and down, was no bueno for him, hence establishing himself as one of the worst-dressed draftees in history.

6. Eric Gordon (2008, 7th overall by Los Angeles Clippers)

The wide tie and white collar made for a terrible fashion faux pas of epic proportions.

When Eric Gordon was drafted to the Clippers in 2008 pic.twitter.com/MaxKkfmPzx

— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) February 9, 2023

7. Samaki Walker (1996, 0th overall by Dallas Mavericks)

Despite being the ninth pick overall in the draft, Samaki's outfit from his first night is an all-time Hall of Shame winner among poorly dressed draftees. With an outfit that did nothing but reek of "I don't know fashion,"

8. Larry Johnson (1991, 1st overall by Charlotte Hornets)

As the number 1 pick overall in the draft of 1991, Larry Johnson also did not fare well in fashion on his NBA Draft night suit. It's now a draft night relic warning that even top picks are not above choosing lousy fashion.

9. Tim Thomas (1997,7th overall,New Jersey Nets)

Between the dress shirt, one skinny and unknotted tie on top of another, and too many lapels layered on a shiny blazer that looked about ten sizes too big for him, high draft or not at an all-time low.

10. Hakeem Olajuwon (1984, 1st overall by Houston Rockets)

The least fashionable outfit in the history of NBA drafts was an iconic ensemble, but it earns this spot as basketball's most notorious one.

The NBA Draft is a hallowed house of broken hoops, dreams, and hideous sartorial nightmares. They show that not even future NBA stars are above making bad wardrobe decisions as we count down the top 10 all-time worst outfits in draft history. From the misfits of these ensembles, a vivid tapestry of draft night fashion has been woven that will continue to fuel hours upon days and years' worth of conversation.

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