The best and worst looks from the NBA openers' concrete catwalks, where sports and fashion meet

Lakers superstar LeBron James sported a crisp, double-breasted white suit, opting for no shirt but an eye-catching neck chain. Pristine white sneakers and basic black shades complete the look of a king.

The talkative Warriors forward said the suit was actually inspired by — no surprise — money.

Tip: Next time you wear this money, Riddler-meets-'A-Night-at-the-Roxbury' suit, please remember to remove the threads to open the vents on your jacket and let that bottom breathe.

The Warriors guard's newfound wealth — he just signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension — hasn't seemed to change his wardrobe yet, and that's a good thing. Sometimes a white T-shirt and great pair of jeans is all you need to look good.

How cozy is too cozy? The Sixers guard is testing the limits with this look, channeling Grimace on an NFL Sunday.

Stars from the NBA world, including Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, have used their platforms at the start of the season to bring attention to Brittney Griner's continued detention in Russia and call for her release.

Grizzlies forwards Xavier Tillman and Ziaire Williams both wore hoodies featuring the WNBA star.

A good power suit goes a long way, and this one on Pelicans forward Garrett Temple is complemented by a burgundy pocket square.

Before hitting that game-winning shot that shook Steph Curry's house (and woke up his son) ...

... Suns guard Damion Lee was looking like a winner in a ZARA pink linen suit.

Aside from being six years late on the Saint Laurent Teddy jacket craze, Jazz point guard Mike Conley mismatched it with three other shades of red in an outfit that just didn't hit the mark.

Is it a sweatshirt? Is it an overcoat? Whatever it is, Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham looks like the epitome of comfy-chic in a camel overcoat with a hood.

Nets reserve guard Seth Curry is most certainly in a sweatshirt and a kind of ill-fitting one at that. Now, don't misunderstand: Plenty of NBA stars show up to the arena in boring hoodies or team-issued sweats, but this drab look, paired with earphones (that are not wireless, no less!), was the most lackluster of them all.

The whole look — from gold-accented sneakers to those cool aviator shades — works.

This velvet Fendi ensemble retails for nearly $2,000 ($850 for the top; $1,050 for the shorts), and yet apart from the logos doesn't look very stylish at all. OK, those white velvet kicks, though, are cool.

Rocking Russell Westbrook's clothing label, Honor The Gift, Chris Paul exudes the confidence of an 18-year veteran — with a style to match.

The Timberwolves center was also carrying this limited edition Endless Road Hermes Birkin bag that costs as much as a low-end luxury car ($52,000).

The Timberwolves point guard, who was born in Kentucky, played high school hoops in Florida and attended Ohio State, has played on NBA teams in Minnesota, California and New York City.

So, one can only try to decipher the meaning behind wearing this BODE merino wool-jacquard sweater ($690) with Massachusetts knitted into the front.