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20 Best looking NBA players 2021 Edition

NBA is definitely the best basketball league globally and has always fascinated its fans with a combination of skills, talents, and athleticism. Besides all that, some NBA players have also mesmerized supporters with their looks, outfits, and grooming.

According to Ranker, Kelly Paul Oubre Jr. is the hottest NBA player with the highest votes by readers. Do you think Luke Kennard, Klay Thompson, and Ben Simmons are on the list? You will only know when you read it all. 

Ranking best-looking NBA players can never make an accurate list as we all have our own definition of handsomeness and best looks.

However, in this article, pardon our audacity of listing down the most handsome NBA players in 2023. 

Kevin Love is one of the most attractive NBA players, but someone else has secured the first place. And if you are wondering whether these cutest, most attractive good looking players are still single or not, well, you are gonna know soon.   

Let’s get started with our list. 

20 Best looking NBA Players

It was not easy for us to include only the top 10 or 12 most handsome players, so we went ahead and made a list of 20.

Still, we are quite confident you will recommend a few more names to be listed. Anyway, let us know in the comments who you think deserves to be on this list but is not. 

20. Jonas Valanciunas

  • Age: 31 Years Old
  • Team: News Orleans Pelicans
  • Position: Center
  • Relationship: Married

Jonas Valanciunas started his professional career in 2008 in NKL. Later, Toronto Raptors drafted him in the 2011 NBA Draft as the 5th overall pick. 

Moreover, he is one of the best-underrated players in the NBA, proving himself every season.  

With his towering height and chiseled muscular physique, Jonas possesses all the physical attributes necessary to make him a top choice for any modeling director, should he ever decide to pursue that career path in the future.

Besides his amazing physique, Valanciuna’s brown hair, eyes, and beards are just the perfect contrast to his skin tone.

19. Cedi Osman

  • Age: 28 years old
  • Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Relationship: Single

Before playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA, Cedi Osman played professionally in his native country Turkey. 

Osman comes from Macedonian roots, and he is loved for his curly hair and incredible dress sense. 

18. Sterling Brown

  • Age: 28 Years Old
  • Team: Raptors 905 
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Relationship: Single

The Philadelphia 76ers drafted Sterling Brown in the 2017 NBA Draft, but he got traded to Milwaukee Bucks immediately due to draft rights.

He has also played one season in the NBA G League. Later, he signed with the Rockets for the 2020-21 NBA season. 

Despite suffering from facial injuries in a nightclub fight, he is still a handsome guy, complemented by his short hair and attractive appearance. 

17. Andre Iguodala

  • Age: 39 Years Old
  • Team: Golden State Warriors
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Relationship: Married

Andre Iguodala is in the retiring stage of his career. However, he has impressive records and achievements on his NBA resume.  

He is a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors and even won NBA Finals MVP in 2015. Likewise, he is also one time NBA All-Star and All-NBA Defensive First Team.

Currently, he plays for Miami Heats as an important role player and mentoring youngsters.

Just like his career, Iguadola has a great physical appearance. Many NBA fans admire his muscular physique and tattoos.  

16. Chris Paul

  • Age: 38 Years Old
  • Team: Phoenix Suns
  • Position: Point guard
  • Relationship: Married

Next on our list is the future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, aka CP3.

Moreover, he is one of the best point guards ever to play the game. Likewise, he is 11 times NBA All-Star and 9 All-NBA Team members. 

Besides his basketball heroics, he is loved by fans for his stylish, attractive, and classy outfits choice. 

Likewise, Paul is attractive, complemented by his dark skin tone and beautiful eyes. 

15. Rudy Gobert

  • Age: 31 Years Old
  • Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Position: Center
  • Relationship: Single

Rudy Gobert, aka “The Stifle Tower,” is a three-time NBA defensive player of the year.

Likewise, he has 5 times NBA All-Defensive First Team and 2x NBA All-Star selections to his name.

Apart from his defensive ability, he also has an incredible fashion sense. But, of course, it’s normal as he comes from a French background.

Gobert complements his looks with a faded hairstyle and perfectly trimmed beards combining it with his height and athletic physique. 

14. Ricky Rubio

  • Age: 33 years old
  • Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Position: Point guard
  • Relationship: Married

Ricky Rubio came to the NBA in 2011 as one of the best European prospects in history.  

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Apart from his play-making skills, the Spanish have taken NBA by storm through his exotic looks. NBA fans love his attractive beard and casual outfits.

Moreover, he stated that his beard made him play more aggressively on the court. 

13. Gordon Hayward

  • Age: 33 years old
  • Team: Charlotte Hornets
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Relationship: Married

Gordon Hayward debuted in the league back in 2010 when he was selected by Utah Jazz as the 9th overall pick. 

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Hayward is selected as an All-Star only once in his career. Moreover, his best scoring season came in 2016-17, where he averaged 21.9 PPG.

Likewise, Gordon has an attractive personality and a maintained body. Alongside his good looks, his outfit choice makes him nice-looking. 

12. JJ Redick

  • Age: 28 Years Old
  • Team: Dallas Mavericks
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Relationship: Married

JJ Redick is one of the exceptional shooters in the NBA. Since making his NBA debut in 2006, he has already played for six different teams. 

Off-court, he is praised for his top-notch fashion sense, just like his shooting. 

Redick has an attractive personality and charming looks, thanks to his tattoos and classy swag. Even in his late 30s, he always maintains his athletic physique and stylish looks. 

11. Terry Rozier

  • Age: 28 Years Old
  • Team: Charlotte Horents
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • Relationship: Dating

Terry Rozier broke rose into stardom in the 2018 NBA playoff. Over 19 games, he has scored 16.5 PPG, 5.7 APG, and 5.3 RPG on average. 

Later, after moving to the Hornets due to lack of game time, Rozier has been a regular starter for the team.

He has won the hearts of many people with his amazing basketball skills. Besides that, Rozier has an incredible fashion style trying to change the outfit’s trends with amazing ideas. 

Likewise, he has many cool tattoos on his body, like “LIE” on his head, a rosary on his chest, son on his claves, among a few.

10. Wayne Ellington

  • Age:36 Years Old
  • Team: Los Angeles Lakers 
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Relationship: Dating

Ellington is a journeyman in the NBA. Since being drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves, he has already played for 9 different teams. 

For whichever teams he plays, fans always love his swag on and off the court. Likewise, his charming personality and dark tan skin make him good-looking.

9. Danilo Gallinari

  • Age:25 Years Old
  • Team: Boston Celtics
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Relationship: Dating

Danilo Gallinari is a professional Italian basketball player. Moreover, he spends his first 4 years of pro in his native country. 

Later, in the 2008 NBA draft New York Knicks selected him as a sixth overall pick. Currently, he plays for Atlanta Hawks

He comes from Italian roots, and they are regarded among the most beautiful humans worldwide. 

Gallinari has a gifted personality, and his towering height makes him one of the most appealing players in the NBA. 

He was also featured as a model for the famous Italian luxury brand Armani

8. Justin Winslow

  • Age: 27 Years Old
  • Team: Memphis Grizzlies
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Relationship: Dating

Alongside being a good dancer, Justin Winslow is also an outstanding defender. However, injuries have forced his career towards a downward trend.

But off-court, his popularity is on an upward trend.

Since making his NBA debut, Winslow has changed his hairstyle into braids, dreads, afro, and fades, looking flawless in all the styles.

He is a muscular guy and always complements his build with a great fashion sense and perfect outfit choice. 

7. Ben Simmons

  • Age:27 Years Old
  • Team: Philadelphia 76ers
  • Position: Point Guard
  • Relationship: Dating

Ben Simmons is the first-round pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. In his second season, he won the Rookie of the Year award. 

He also has been named NBA All-Star for 3 consecutive years since 2019. 

Although Simmons does not have a jump shot to his bag, he definitely got a handsome and pretty face. 

Moreover, he is attractive, stylish, and elegant; that’s why his photos surfaced on the internet frequently.

6. Blake Griffin

  • Age: 34 years old
  • Team: Boston Celtics
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Relationship: Single

Next on our list is one of the best power forward of the decade, Blake Griffin.

Former first-round pick Griffin is six times NBA All-Star, 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year, and dunk contest champion. 

Furthermore, his macho body, a perfect blend of his hair and skin, makes him one of the most handsome guys in the NBA. 

That’s why he was in relationships with beautiful ladies like Brynn Cameron and Kendall Jenner in the past. 

Moreover, he has already been featured in TV shows like “The Female Brain,” “31 Days of Holidays Survival,” and Connected.

5. Kyle Kuzma

  • Age: 28 Years Old
  • Team: Washington Wizards 
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Relationship: Dating

Kyle Kuzma is an exciting talent in the NBA. In the 2020 NBA championship victory, he played an important role coming off the bench. 

Alongside his court activities, his fashion style and pretty face are also popular in the league. 

Fashion freak is the best word to describe Kuzma, who frequently changes his hairstyle and always tries designer outfits. Likewise, one of his hottest physical traits is his full-body tattoos. 

4. Devin Booker

  • Age: 27 years old
  • Team: Phonix Suns
  • Position: Shooting guard
  • Relationship: Dating

Just at the age of 24, Devin Booker is already among the best player in the league. To date, he has devoted his career to Phoenix Suns.

Moreover, his 70 points game against the Celtics in 2017 and 2x All-Star selection shows he is a superstar in the making.

In the case of Devin Booker, everybody agrees on two facts: he is a phenomenal player, and another, he is good-looking. 

His faded hairstyle, interracial skin color, cleaned-up beards, and exceptional fashion instincts definitely rank him among league-attractive players. 

That’s why he won the heart of iconic model Kendall Jenner. 

3. Serge Ibaka

  • Age: 37 years old
  • Team: Last Player (Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Relationship: Single

Serge Ibaka is a professional Congolese/ Spanish basketball player. He is well-known in the NBA for his shot-blocking and defensive ability.

He has already been NBA champion once and a member of the NBA All-Defensive First team twice. 

However, nowadays, he seems more popular due to his fashion and styling rather than his defensive performance. 

Moreover, fans admire Ibaka’s African tan, physicality, and decent outfits choice. 

2. Kevin Love

  • Age: 25 Years Old
  • Team: Miami Heat
  • Position: Power Forward
  • Relationship: Married

Kevin Love is one of the best players ever to wear a Cavaliers jersey. Moreover, he played a crucial role in turning down a 3-1 deficit to win Cavs ‘ first NBA championship in 2016.

Furthermore, Love life is like American Dream for many people. He has a beautiful family, money, success, and good looking face. 

He has a charming appearance complemented by his blue eyes, brown hair, and athletic body. Likewise, people can look at his Instagram to see how inspiring the fashion sense he possesses. 

Love also has multiple media appearances that, include Entourage and Gunnin. 

1. Kelly Oubre Jr.

  • Age: 27 Years Old
  • Team:  Charlotte Hornets
  • Position: Small Forward
  • Relationship: Dating

Kelly Obure Jr. is an American professional NBA player playing for Golden State Warriors. Previously, he played for Washington Wizards and Pheonix Suns.

He is an ideal model of good looking man. Moreover, his looks pedigree has risen him to stardom more than his career accomplishments.

Standing 6 ft 7 inches, his athletic body is perfectly blended with his well-trimmed goatee, amazing tattoos, and curly hair. 

Likewise, Obure Jr. has an impressive dress sense and always expresses himself from his dress code.

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