This week, the three-part series “Courts and Culture” point forward podcast Evan Turner and Andre Iguodala detail their favorite places to shop in the United States, as they’ve learned through time and travel.
NBA players probably have a better idea of the best spots than anyone else. After all, we’re talking about men with disposable income, an eye for fashion, and a network of players across the country who tell the best of the sport in each city.
When you’re as tall as a basketball player, it’s not always easy to grab something from a rack and run with it. This is where networking comes in handy.
“It’s hard to find clothing for tall men,” says Iguodala. “NBA players, we have those conversations all the time. It’s like, ‘Hey, where can I find a T-shirt?'” Where can I find a belt? Where can I find a tie? Where can I see it? ”
Iguodala said Evan Turner is an expert in finding places to shop. His list of the best places to find clothes combines two of his answers that are very predictable and one that is completely outside the box.
- rodeo drive, los angeles
- new york city soho
- The Mall at Millenia, Orlando
Turner is very He is convinced that New York’s Fifth Avenue is all hype. It may be the most famous place to buy luxury clothes in the city, but he uses Soho every day. Mr. Iguodala completely agrees with this assessment, so let us know next time you’re looking for the perfect spot in town.
Another big sleeper is Scottsdale Mall in Phoenix. This shows that his two world-famous shopping locations are not. that An upscale mall in a faraway, unexpected city.
Atmosphere is a big part of the experience, and that has a huge impact on the best times to shop. One of Iggy’s favorite girlfriends, Wynwood in Miami holds a special place for Turner. Because that’s what it feels like to shop there in late fall and winter.
“Wynwood — shopping there in November or December is completely different than if you were coming from Philadelphia or Denver. You get vitamin D, you get an IV, so you kill two birds with one stone.”
Beyond his own experience, Iguodala talked about the three players currently playing in the NBA that he would most like to shop for. It’s interesting to think about how that person’s style matches what you think is nice. Iguodala’s three are:
- OG Anunoby: For the way he mixes European flair with American clothing styles.
- Tyler Herro: For Pure Pure Goods
- LeBron James: It’s mostly because it’s LeBron.
Turner was a bit sarcastic about Bron’s idea, saying, “Basically I just wore shorts, colorful socks, and a bunch of dunks.”
Only one man, you please do not The person in the league I want to interfere with the most when it comes to clothing is Stephen Curry. According to Turner, a lot of people tend to make fun of Steph’s appearance, and the only time she’s ever seen him really angry enough to want to knock him out on the court is when he makes fun of Curry’s outfit. Told. reason? Ayesha Curry carries all of Steph’s clothes, so he took it as an attack on his wife.
Did anyone know?
It was really interesting to explore the culture of NBA players off the court with Turner and Iguodala in this series. Their take on international travel, dining, shopping, and every city experience shows the breadth of knowledge our players have cultivated. Honestly, we need a real travel guide to each NBA city from the players. The only problem is that some of their top secrets may be exposed.
