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NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin's shorts in 1979 were typical of the era. Fellow Hall of Famer and fashion plate Walt Frazier once told GQ Style Editor Mark Anthony that NBA players are perfect models because they are more stylish than other athletes and because they're tall and slim.
NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin's shorts in 1979 were typical of the era. Fellow Hall of Famer and fashion plate Walt Frazier once told GQ Style Editor Mark Anthony that NBA players are perfect models because they are more stylish than other athletes and because they're tall and slim.
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Wilt Chamberlain in 1970
Wilt Chamberlain in 1970
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North Carolina teammates Michael Jordan, Matt Doherty and Sam Perkins with coach Dean Smith in 1982.
North Carolina teammates Michael Jordan, Matt Doherty and Sam Perkins with coach Dean Smith in 1982.
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A side-by-side comparison of the shorts style worn by Michael Jordan at North Carolina and the look he adopted and popularized in the NBA.
A side-by-side comparison of the shorts style worn by Michael Jordan at North Carolina and the look he adopted and popularized in the NBA.
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Left to right, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber and Juwan Howard are some of the Michigan players credited for popularizing oversized long shorts in college basketball, a look that has lasted a quarter century. Here they are listening to their coach during the 1993 Final Four.
Left to right, Jalen Rose, Chris Webber and Juwan Howard are some of the Michigan players credited for popularizing oversized long shorts in college basketball, a look that has lasted a quarter century. Here they are listening to their coach during the 1993 Final Four.
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Arkansas' 1994 NCAA champion team may have worn the most consistently long shorts in the history of men's college basketball.
Arkansas' 1994 NCAA champion team may have worn the most consistently long shorts in the history of men's college basketball.
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Former St. John's forward Chris Obekpa (left) was one of the first college basketball players to bring short shorts back to the game in 2014. Obekpa now plays for the D League's Santa Cruz Warriors, where a team spokesperson says Obekpa is "the poster child" for short shorts.
Former St. John's forward Chris Obekpa (left) was one of the first college basketball players to bring short shorts back to the game in 2014. Obekpa now plays for the D League's Santa Cruz Warriors, where a team spokesperson says Obekpa is "the poster child" for short shorts.
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Kelly Oubre of the Washington Wizards says he likes the European style of slimmer, shorter casual shorts. He adopted the look for the basketball court last year. "I didn't like the baggy shorts anymore. I was looking at a picture and I thought, I look normal, man, so I kind of just switched it up."
Kelly Oubre of the Washington Wizards says he likes the European style of slimmer, shorter casual shorts. He adopted the look for the basketball court last year. "I didn't like the baggy shorts anymore. I was looking at a picture and I thought, I look normal, man, so I kind of just switched it up."
Nick Wass, Associated Press
Cal star Kristine Anigwe (31), like the other women's players who shorten their shorts, do so by tucking the bottom edge into their spandex underlayers.
Cal star Kristine Anigwe (31), like the other women's players who shorten their shorts, do so by tucking the bottom edge into their spandex underlayers.
Elaine Thompson, Associated Press
Kansas teammates Lagerald Vick (2) and Carlton Bragg Jr. (15) have adopted the short shorts look at times this season.
Kansas teammates Lagerald Vick (2) and Carlton Bragg Jr. (15) have adopted the short shorts look at times this season.
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Short shorts got a moment in the spotlight when one of their greatest loyalists, Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr., made the finals of the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest.
Short shorts got a moment in the spotlight when one of their greatest loyalists, Phoenix Suns forward Derrick Jones Jr., made the finals of the NBA All-Star Dunk Contest.
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NBA players like Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook can tuck up their sweatshorts during warmups, but it's against the rules to do that to game shorts during competition.
NBA players like Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook can tuck up their sweatshorts during warmups, but it's against the rules to do that to game shorts during competition.
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USC guard Minyon Moore (3) had some historic scoring outbursts for the Trojans this season, but she's known for her uptucked shorts as well.
USC guard Minyon Moore (3) had some historic scoring outbursts for the Trojans this season, but she's known for her uptucked shorts as well.
Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
Gonzaga forward Kiara Kudron (23) not only tucks the bottom edge of her shorts into her spandex, she also rolls over waistband two times.
Gonzaga forward Kiara Kudron (23) not only tucks the bottom edge of her shorts into her spandex, she also rolls over waistband two times.
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Michigan forward D.J. Wilson says he gets odd looks from the student body when he wears his casual shorts short on the Wolverines' Ann Arbor campus, but he says some of his teammates are considering adopting a similar look.
Michigan forward D.J. Wilson says he gets odd looks from the student body when he wears his casual shorts short on the Wolverines' Ann Arbor campus, but he says some of his teammates are considering adopting a similar look.
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