If you are going to play the part, then you are going to have to look the part. Besides having game, a baller must have the right accessories!
Basketball Accessories - Headbands
Headbands have been a must-wear for a lot of NBA players for the past half-decade. Players such as LeBron James, Allen Iverson, Carmelo Anthony and Ben Wallace are famous for sporting the headband. Not surprisingly, players in college, high school, elementary school and on the playgrounds have adopted the look. Headbands are cheap and come in almost every color imaginable. They retail from $5 to $15 US.
Basketball Accessories - Armbands
Whether you sweat a lot or not, it is a good idea to rock an arm band when you play. Arm bands are another fashion statement within basketball culture. Typically, those players who wear headbands usually wear arm bands along with it. A lot of times you will see players personalize their arm bands, like Allen Iverson who has his nickname "The Answer" written across it. Wrist bands usually run for $8 US for a pair.
Basketball Accessories - Rubber Bracelets
The rubber bracelet became fashionable when Lance Armstrong introduced those cool Live Strong Bracelets. Now they have become stylish on the b-ball courts too. On any NBA team, you will find at least three or four players who are wearing rubber bracelets. Usually they are bracelets that match the team uniform and sometimes they have a message inscribed in them. Most major shoe companies sell these rubber bracelets that come in packs of three and retail for about $10 US.
Basketball Accessories - Sack Packs
Sack packs are the latest rage for ballers especially in New York City. These cheap and fasionable sack packs are good substitutes for backpacks. Sack packs fit your kicks and are a styling way to arrive and leave the court. Companies such as Brand Jordan, Adidas and Nike sell these sack packs for $15 US and under.
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