26 Best Gifts For Basketball Lovers

26 Unique Gifts For Basketball Lovers

Tickets to a basketball game isn’t the only gift you can get for the basketball lover in your life. There are tons of really cool and unique items available, and we have put them all together in one place just for you! We’ve got unique basketball themed gifts, sporting equipment and everything in between. With basketball gifts for guys and girls, it doesn’t matter if you are buying for your grandson, son, boyfriend, girlfriend, player or coach – you are sure to find something amazing on this list of gifts for basketball lovers!

  1. Air Pods Case
  2. How cool are these!? If your basketball fan has a set or AirPods they will love this basketball themed case. They’ll keep their AirPods safe and dust free while repping their favorite sport!

  3. Stephen Curry Master Class
  4. This is the best gift for somebody wanting to improve on their own basketball skills. If they are a fan of basketball, chances are Steph Curry is one of their favorite players. Well, with this master class you can get them training from Steph Curry himself!

  5. Basketball Socks
  6. Perfect for a coach, boss or co-worker who loves basketball. These socks are dark navy so will look sleek under formal attire. A good idea for Secret Santa!

  7. Vintage Bulls Jacket
  8. This vintage bulls jacket is so hot right now. With the Michael Jordan documentary recently coming out, any basketball fan would LOVE to have this jacket.

  9. Mamba Mentality
  10. Not much needs to be said about this one. Any basketball fan is going to absolutely love this book about Kobe Bryant, one of the biggest legends of our time. RIP Mamba.

  11. Air Jordan Basketball Shoes
  12. For those who play basketball or just love wearing basketball shoes for fun, this pair of Air Jordans is going to make a great gift. It’s every basketball fan’s dream to own a pair of Air Jordans, and the selection and quality from Kicks Crew is amazing.

  13. Basketball Wastebasket
  14. Putting trash in the bin will no longer be a chore! Turn a mundane task into a tiny game of basketball and yell “Kobe!” every time you need to throw something in the bin.

  15. Vintage Cap
  16. Vintage clothes and accessories are so hot right now, especially for teens and young adults. Young basketball fans will love rocking this vintage cap. If they aren’t a Hornets fan, then try to find their favorite teams cap.

  17. Vintage Jumper
  18. An awesome retro sweater would make a great gift for long time basketball fans. Unique and simple enough to be worn by guys or girls.

  19. Basketball Trinket Dish
  20. Keep this tiny basketball dish beside the bed or close to the front door for your keys, rings and other little bits and pieces. A good one for young basketball fans too.

  21. Vintage Basketball Watch
  22. Old school basketball lovers will love to wear this vintage basketball timepiece. Made with a genuine leather strap, it will last them a life time!

  23. Basketball Arcade Game
  24. Bring the fun of the arcade home with this awesome game. Basketball lovers of all ages can enjoy this game on their own or battle it out with friends and family.

  25. Basketball Wall Art
  26. An awesome gift to bring a touch of their favorite sport to any space. These would look especially cool hanging in an office or workspace.

  27. Basketball Holder
  28. This is obviously a good one for those who play the sport. They can hang it up in the garage or in their room if they want to add a touch of basketball to it.

  29. Basketball Bracelet
  30. Young ones who are basketball lovers can add this bracelet to their collection for a subtle nod to the sport. It’s adjustable, so big kids can get one too!

  31. NBA Beach Towel
  32. Soak up some sun at the beach on a towel that represents your favourite team. Soft and absorbent, it could even double as a gym towel.

  33. B Is For Baller
  34. Any mini basketball fans in your life? Or a big basketball fan who has a kid? This awesome book features a bunch of iconic NBA superstars and is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans.

  35. Funny Mug/Bowl
  36. Add a bit of fun to breakfast time with this playful mug bowl. Your basketball lover can shoot hoops with their cereal and always be the winner!

  37. Custom New York Times Basketball Book
  38. This personalized book retraces the history of your favourite NBA team through beautifully reprinted coverage from The New York Times archives. Flip through and relive glory days and newsworthy games.

  39. Hoop Yard Guard
  40. This one is a little more expensive, but if you’re buying for someone who shoots hoops day in and day out, you know it’s money well spent. Attaches to the basketball unit, and is quick and easy to install.

  41. Sports Number Pendant
  42. Choose their favourite player’s number, or the number they wear themselves. This is a good gift for male or female basketball lovers, and a quick and easy one if you know what number to get! If you don’t know what number their favorite player wears, you can look it up on basketball reference.

  43. Ballin’ Tee
  44. A cute tee for a b’ball loving girl to wear when she’s not wearing her jersey! Pair with jeans or sweats and rock it as you cheer on your team from home.

  45. Basketball and Other Things
  46. This book was a #1 New York Times best seller, so it must be good! Filled with a collection of questions, their answers and illustrations to match, basketball fans of all ages will enjoy it.

  47. NBA Tumbler
  48. Show off your favorite NBA team at work, at the gym or even at a basketball game with this cool tumbler. Double walled and vacuum insulated, your favorite beverage will be hot or cold for hours. Customize it to match their favorite team.

  49. Kids Basketball Rug
  50. Hey, just because the description says it’s for kids, doesn’t mean adults can’t enjoy it too! Choose a size that will suit their space and let the kids (or grown adults) run wild as they play on it.

  51. Retro Air Jordans Coloring Book
  52. This awesome colouring book features 5 different ‘design-your-own-Jordan’ templates, plus heaps of other pages of colouring fun. Basketball fans of all ages can enjoy this one too.


    That’s our list of awesome gifts for basketball lovers! Like we said, basketball themed gifts don’t have to be limited to games and jersey’s, so we hope you have found something your basketball loving recipient will love. If you are still searching for a gift and want to consider something other than basketball, check out our list of gifts for men in their 30s!