See the Best Looks From the 2016 NBA Draft

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2016 NBA Draft
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 23: The top prospects pose for a photo before the start of the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 23, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)Mike Stobe—Getty Images
By Cady Lang

This year’s NBA Draft is one of the more dapper years in franchise history, with many of the soon-to-be rookies opting for OG tuxedo options. Bow ties abounded at the Barclays Center, as did neutral colors for the suiting, proving that black is still the new black. Also trending hard? Classic fits in various shades of red, running the gamut from ochre to oxblood — from our count, at least six recruits sported red for the draft. However, that doesn’t mean that there still weren’t some style rogues (after all, Russell Westbrook won’t be able to be the NBA dandy forever) — of note, new Lakers recruit Brandon Ingram, who sported a metallic suit jacket and Kris Dunn who paired a sleek JC Penney suit with silver Gucci sneakers in the ultimate display of high-low fashion. Whether or not these rookies can live up to their hype in the league remains to be seen, but as far as style is concerned, the NBA class of 2016 is already ballin’.

Brandon Ingram's flashy metallic suit cut a daring look at the draft, making him a perfect sartorial fit for star-studded Los Angeles.
Brandon Ingram's flashy metallic suit cut a daring look at the Draft, making him a perfect sartorial fit for star-studded Los Angeles.Jennifer Pottheiser—NBAE/Getty Images
Ben Bentil's dapper suit and shirt came from Serge Ibaka's clothing line and paid homage to his homeland of Ghana.
Ben Bentil's dapper suit and shirt came from Serge Ibaka's clothing line and paid homage to his homeland of Ghana.Ben Bentil's dapper suit and shirt came from Serge Ibaka's clothing line and paid homage to his homeland of Ghana.
Dejounte Murraye opted for a luxurious velvet tuxedo jacket, which he paired with royal purple velvet smoking slippers.
Dejounte Murray opted for a luxurious velvet tuxedo jacket, which he paired with royal purple velvet smoking slippers.Jennifer Pottheiser—NBAE/Getty Images
Buddy Hield went for a dapper white tuxedo jacket, which was nicely complemented by his red bow tie and his "Buddy Buckets" embellishments inside the jacket.
Buddy Hield went for a dapper white tuxedo jacket, which was nicely complemented by his red bow tie and "Buddy Buckets" embellishments inside the jacket.Mike Stobe—Getty Images
Kris Dunn proved that the best style can come from an appreciation of a high-low aesthetic. Case in point? His dapper JC Penney suit paired with a pair of sparkling silver Gucci sneakers.
Kris Dunn proved that the best style can come from an appreciation of a high-low aesthetic. Case in point? His dapper JC Penney suit paired with a pair of sparkling silver Gucci sneakers.Steve Freeman—NBAE/Getty Images
Skal Labissiere bucked convention and sported a pink jacket and vest with slim white pants and velvet smoking slippers for a suave, preppy look.
Skal Labissiere bucked convention and sported a pink jacket and vest with slim white pants and velvet smoking slippers for a suave, preppy look.Steve Freeman—NBAE/Getty Images
Ben Simmons was hailed as the number one pick in the draft, which was hardly diminished by his selection of a classic three piece suit.
Ben Simmons was hailed as the number one pick in the draft, which was hardly diminished by his selection of a classic three piece suit. Jennifer Pottheiser—NBAE/Getty Images
Malachi Richardson wore the undisputed color of the draft night, red, with an edgy twist — a double breasted suit jacket over an all-black ensemble.
Malachi Richardson wore the undisputed color of the draft night, red, with an edgy twist — a double breasted suit jacket over an all-black ensemble.Steve Freeman—NBAE/Getty Images
In case there was any doubt about the school Caris LeVert hailed from, he wore a color-blocked suit jacket that would make University of Michigan proud.
In case there was any doubt about the school Caris LeVert hailed from, he wore a color-blocked suit jacket that would make University of Michigan proud.Steve Freeman—NBAE/Getty Images
Jamal Murray updated his classic tuxedo look by opting for a sleek satin material.
Jamal Murray updated his classic tuxedo look by opting for a sleek satin material.Steve Freeman—NBAE/Getty Images

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