Basketball Gifts
Need to find a great gift for a basketball fan or player? The ideas on this list will feel like a slam dunk!
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Basketball Tumbler
The perfect gift for any basketball enthusiast, this double walled tumbler keeps drinks cold for nine hours or hot for three hours. It comes with two straws, a cleaning brush, and spill proof lid, plus it’s rust-proof and easy to wash. The BPA-free, no sweat design also comes with a tough duracoat coating to ensure that the basketball print will never crack, peel, or fade.
Basketball Bingo Set
The thrill of victory or the agony of defeat is usually reserved for the players on the court, but now that same competitive spirit can be experienced at home! Each tablet has 25 unique combinations from benign layups to outrageous player temper tantrums - it’s sure to be a hit with basketball fans of all ages!
Basketball Bath Bombs
This gift is a slam dunk! Give the basketball fan or player in your life these basketball shaped bath bombs. These bath bombs are made from all natural ingredients including Epsom salt, which is great for aching muscles. Each bath bomb in shaped like a basketball and is individually wrapped.
First-Aid Sports Keychain
This fun and practical basketball themed fist-aid kit is perfect for on and off the court! This kit includes ten basketball themed bandages, three stickers, and two antibiotic ointment packets inside a plush basketball key ring.
Shoe Deodorizer Balls
Help the basketball player in your life put their best foot forward with these sports themed deodorizing balls! Each package includes two deodorizing balls, perfect for shoes, gym bags or lockers. These make great gift toppers or even a creative (and useful) white elephant gift.
Basketball Tumblers
The basketball fan in your life can mix a triple or double in these all-star drink tumblers! The non-slip base is made of BPA-free food-grade silicone and doubles as a coaster.
These glasses are dishwasher safe and extra-wide to accommodate larger ice cubes. The inside bottom of each glass is also reflective to bring out the true color of the beverage.
Alex and Ani Basketball Bangle
Support women’s’ USOC Basketball with this fun and well-made Alex and Ani basketball charm bangle! The bangle includes a larger basketball charm, and four smaller sports themed charms. Plus, the expandable design is perfect for any wrist size!
The Basketball Maniac's Almanac
The basketball fanatic in your life is sure to love this newly released Basketball Maniac’s Almanac. The book includes thousands of facts about the most famous and obscure players, making it perfect for even someone that claims to know it all about the sport!
Beer Bottle Cap Catcher Wall Mounted
In for the assist is this creative basketball themed bottle opener! The basketball fan in your life will love how easy it is to open their bottles and have the caps collect in the net.
Basketball Planter
Know a plant lover that’s also a basketball fan? This is the gift for them! The planter holds a 4.5” inch nursery pot and makes a fun display piece.
Basketball Wastebasket
The crowd will go wild over this basketball trash can! The basketball fan in your life is probably already using their personal trash can as a hoop, why not make it a bit easier for them and give them one with a real backboard?
This compact trash can will fit almost anywhere, and is sure to be a hit with any basketball enthusiast.
Anatomy of Sports Coasters
Sweat on the field is expected, but no one wants sweat marks from their drink. This set includes four basketball themed coasters with fun facts about the game.
The coasters are made out of sandstone with cork bottoms. Give them to the basketball fan who enjoys cheering as much as they love saying "cheers!"
Basketball Name Art
Looking for a gift that can be displayed and appreciated off the court? The basketball fan in your life will love this basketball name art piece that spells out their name in basketball related images!
There are multiple images for each letter, making each gift unique. The piece is available in two different sizes and comes ready to hang right out of the box.
NBA Themed Slides
These slides are perfect for off the court activities. Available for 12 different NBA Teams: Celtics, Nets, Bulls, Mavericks, Warriors, Rockets, Lakers, Heat, Bucks, Nicks, 76s, and Suns.
WNBA Barbie
The basketball fan will love this WNBA Barbie. She is ready to take over the court and will win their heart. It’s a great way for a basketball fan to show support for the WNBA.
Eat. Sleep. Basketball. Repeat
If you know a basketball player or fan who lives this phrase - this is the T-shirt for them. It is available in Men’s, Women’s, and Youth sizes S-3XL. It is also available in 5 colors: Black, Navy, Brown, Grey, and Blue.
Basket Boss
It’s time to cut the net - you have found the perfect gift for the basketball fan. Give them an opportunity to manage their own team. This game puts them in charge. In order to win the game, they will need to hire the right team advisors, win auctions to offer contracts to talented new players, and avoid crippling injuries!
Michael Jordan Puzzle
Every basketball fan loves the GOAT - Michael Jordan. MJ is pictured in this puzzle wearing his original number - 23. This puzzle is unique, and is available in both wood and paper. Paper puzzles are more colorful, with high picture reproduction and retain the finest details, but paper puzzles fit less well than wood puzzles, and the puzzle will be slightly loose when put together. Wooden puzzles fit well and can be framed in a frame without loosening, but the picture reproduction is not as good as paper puzzles. Choose what is best for your recipient.
Basketball Fidget Popper
NBA games can be stressful. Get the super-fan in your life this basketball themed fidget popper for them to use as stress relief while watching the game.
The Seasoned Life
Ayesha Curry is the wife of famous basketball phenom Steph Curry and an accomplished author and actor in her own right. This cookbook/memoir makes a great gift for the basketball fan. This book contains 100 of her best, family recipes.
I’d Rather Be Watching Basketball
These socks are great for the basketball fan to let everyone know how much they love watching basketball. Great to wear year-round from NBA to March Madness to WMBA and Summer League! One size fits most shoe sizes 6-13.