Buy Rising NBA Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Favorite Basics

This 22-year-old shooting guard often dresses in head-to-toe designer, but a few of his favorite items are far easier to find.

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Shai-Gilgeous Alexander is a star on and off the court. The 22-year-old NBA guard — who first played for Los Angeles Clippers and now for the Oklahoma City Thunder — has doubled his points per game totals from two seasons ago, propelling him to soon-to-be perennial All-Star status. And while crafty crossovers and acrobatic layups dominate his highlight reel, he’s been the purveyor of plenty of eye-popping outfits, too.

He treats nightly tunnel entrances like the runway, relying on paparazzi pictures to recap the night’s look; other times he captures his own fit pics — always with the hashtag #dontmindmydrip — on Instagram; he’s even a part-time model for luxury label Louis Vuitton and well-known brands Levi’s and Foot Locker.

He certainly favors the former — statement pieces with astronomical suggested retail prices done by high-profile designers — but, to celebrate Levi’s 501 Day, he broke down a few of his easier-to-find essentials for us, which, of course, includes the brand’s signature jeans.

The Basic T-Shirt

“For sure a plain Converse white t-shirt.” This heavyweight, oversized Converse shirt was co-designed with Dior Artistic Director Kim Jones.

Top-Tier Top Layer

For SGA it’s all about the “black or blue denim jacket.”

Must-Have Multi-Pack Boxers

“I always buy multi-packs.” So perfect you’ll need several pairs.

Cozy Socks for Every Occasion

“I only own high socks, and I have a color for every occasion, whether it’s white, black or something flashy.”

Good Jeans

“501s! Comfortable and swaggy. The best everyday jean.”

Super-Easy Sweatshirt

“A zip-up Hoodie. Versatile and good for all types of weather.”

No-Fuss Footwear

“No doubt, Converse Pro Leathers. I can wear them with any type of pants or shorts and they come in every color I would want to wear.”

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