Top 10 Gift Ideas for the Teenage NBA Fan

Does He Love This Game and Have Everything to Show It? This List is for You!

Maybe you don’t know a jump shot from a hook shot, or Carmelo Anthony from Anthony Hopkins. But your young hoops fan is a student of the NBA game and you want to give him a gift that shows your appreciation for his team’s dedication. If you know an NBA fan between his tweens and his 20s, this guide should be able to help you find the odd gift he probably doesn’t have. Most basketball team fans have hats or jerseys or bumper stickers, but what about a video game controller? Or the ability to watch their team play anytime their on live? This gift guide will help you get that memorable NBA gift for the young NBA fan that you know and love.

Team beanbag – while watching the game your NBA fan can chill out on these oh-so-comfy looking team beanbags. Instead of scrounging for comfy space on the floor or the couch, get ‘em a bean bag so that it’s harder for him to get up and scream at the refs! $40-$50

Team controller- $16. The Madcatz Company specializes in all things videogames. I was surprised that they made game controllers for PS2’s that are costumed to your favorite NBA team. Nothin’ like holding a Chicago Bulls controller as you play Jordan in those old slow basketball games.

Throwback jersey- Throwback jerseys are pricey, so this has to be an extra-special gift. I wouldn’t even let your young fan wear it! Throwbacks are those older-style jerseys of NBA players from the past and from past teams, like a Shaquille O’Neal jersey from when he played with the Orlando Magic (remember those days?). The replica made by Mitchell and Ness looks as if they stole it from Shaq himself! $50- $500

NBA League Pass Cable/Satellite package – These are special packages that feature all live NBA games across the country. If you’re like me, an East Coast fan living on the West Coast, you won’t have to settle for ESPN highlights to find out how your favorite team did that night- you can watch it live! Just call local operator, but most prices are around $200. That is totally worth it since the season runs from October to June.