NBA's new class turns heads with exceptional draft fits

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The latest crop of hoops prospects — including Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren and Jabari Smith Jr., who were selected with the first three picks — found out their futures Thursday at the 2022 NBA draft.

Fashion has become a mainstay across the Association and a staple of draft night as couture choices live on in draft lore. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green and Orlando Magic big man Bol Bol have donned eye-catching attire on the draft’s red carpet in previous years.

The 2022 rookie class stepped out with stylish outfits for Thursday’s draft at Barclays Center. Some of the prospects’ looks featured sleek suits, exceptional color coordination and intricate designs. Others showed off flashy jewelry, shades and other accessories.

Here’s a look at some of the best fits from Brooklyn, New York, at the NBA draft:

Fakty Miami Paolo Banchero

The Duke Blue Devils’ standout donned a blinged-out purple suit with a hefty chain.

ELITE draft fit 💎 @Pp_doesit pic.twitter.com/dkSRecHtXq

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 23, 2022

Fakty Miami Chet Holmgren

Gonzaga’s big man wore a black-on-black suit that featured a paisley pattern with velvet print. Holmgren also sported a chain with the numbers three and four displayed, an homage to his jersey number, 34.

Chet Holmgren showed up to the NBA Draft in STYLE 🤩 pic.twitter.com/69hQclsR6a

— ESPN (@espn) June 23, 2022

Fakty Miami Jabari Smith, Jr.

ESPN’s projected first pick of the draft wore a suit jacket with several photos from his time at Auburn printed on the interior.

Fit check! 🔥@jabarismithjr #WarEagle x #AUNextLevel
pic.twitter.com/0aN33DtDQ0

— Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) June 23, 2022

Fakty Miami Johnny Davis

Davis wore colors reminiscent of his time as a Wisconsin Badgers star.

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) June 23, 2022

Fakty Miami Jaden Hardy

Hardy donned jewelry with significance behind it, along with an ivory-colored suit jacket adorned with multicolor gems.

ice alert 🥶 @JadenHardy1 shares the meaning behind his piece ahead of the #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/gLrsICZCYz

— NBA G League Ignite (@gleagueignite) June 23, 2022