The NBA Cup has become a welcome addition as it’s injected some much-needed excitement and intrigue to the regular season schedule.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is constantly looking for ways to innovate and give fans more to cheer about, and it looks like the NBA Cup is here to stay.
Though this season’s semifinals don’t feature any of the biggest-market teams, there’s still some good basketball to be played.
The upcoming elimination games in Las Vegas pit the Milwaukee Bucks against the Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
All four teams are on track toward making the playoffs, giving each matchup some added juice in the tournament setting.
Ahead of the games, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith was seen rocking a chic yet casual outfit that had some fans buzzing on social media.
“Stephen A. Smith had to make sure the people knew the details of his fashion choices,” NBA on ESPN wrote on X.
.@stephenasmith had to make sure the people knew the details of his fashion choices ? ? pic.twitter.com/fEO5auRP2U
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 14, 2024
When your outfit speaks louder than your words ?
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Looking good
— Jonathan??✝️ (@jonnygroves) December 14, 2024
His swag is fire ?
— Jahangir Mazari (@ConquerOr_Says) December 14, 2024
Unc got it cant lie pic.twitter.com/ohjubdQejt
— スポーツ (@FreeAgen_) December 14, 2024
Smith is usually seen wearing a suit and tie on the air, but on site he’s rocking an outfit featuring a black leather jacket and a white hoodie underneath.
It also features some Jordan brand sweats to pull off a more casual look, though it fits with the top, given the weather.
Smith’s been known to highlight his outfits when he’s in attendance at games, but fans are going to be more interested in the basketball on the floor once the NBA Cup games officially tip off.
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