Halloween in the NBA has become bigger than the All-Star red carpet. From masks and wigs to full on horror movie transformations, this yearâs players didnât hold back and fans are still debating who owned Halloween 2025.
Letâs break down the top looks that sent the internet spiraling, from Slenderman to Toy Story, and everything creepy (and hilarious) in between.
đ» 1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander The Slenderman of OKC
If elegance and nightmare had a baby, it would look like Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderâs Halloween costume. The Oklahoma City Thunder star showed up wrapped head to toe in white fabric, wearing a sleek black suit and gloves basically a seven-foot-tall Slenderman straight out of a horror movie.
Fans on social media couldnât decide whether to laugh or run. One comment summed it up perfectly: âIf I saw this in a dark hallway, Iâm retiring from basketball.â
đ 2. Kevin Durant The Joker Vibes We Didnât Expect
KD traded his crossover for chaos this Halloween. Dressed as a mix between The Joker and The Riddler, Durant showed up in a green shirt, orange tie, and suspenders a combo that screamed, âWhy so serious, NBA?â
Fans joked that KD was âone bad tweet awayâ from going full Gotham villain mode. Regardless, the fit was pure entertainment and easily one of the most meme-worthy of the night.
đ± 3. Draymond Green The Real-Life Jigsaw
Nobody plays mind games better than Draymond, so naturally, he pulled up dressed as Jigsaw from Saw. Wearing the creepy spiral mask, red bow tie, and even riding a tiny tricycle, Draymondâs entrance had fans both laughing and slightly terrified.
âWanna play a game?â he reportedly said when entering the Warriors locker room. The only thing scarier than that line was probably Draymondâs next flagrant foul.
đ€ 4. Bronny James The Simplest Yet Funniest
While most went spooky, Bronny James decided to troll the whole league. The Lakers rookie showed up as⊠himself. Literally. Full Lakers uniform, big smile, and holding up his hands like he just dropped 30 points on dadâs team.
Fans called it âthe most realistic costume of the year,â while others said it was the ultimate ârookie move.â Either way, it was peak Gen Z humor.
đŠ 5. LeBron James âBladeâ Returns
The King went full vampire hunter this year, channeling Wesley Snipesâ Blade with a sleek black trench coat, sunglasses, and even a fake sword. âHeâs not just chasing rings,â one fan tweeted. âHeâs chasing vampires too.â
LeBron even showed up to the Lakersâ team party with music from the original Blade movie blasting through the speakers. Pure legend energy.
đ§ 6. Jimmy Butler Back From the Dead (Again)
Jimmy Butler might have retired the âemo lookâ from last year, but this Halloween he was back from the grave. Literally. Butler arrived at the Heatâs event dressed as a zombie rockstar torn jacket, fake blood, and all.
Miami fans couldnât stop laughing: âEvery Halloween, Jimmy goes for something emotionally damaged.â
đ· 7. Giannis Antetokounmpo The Family Man Turned Spider Man
While others went horror, Giannis kept it wholesome. The Bucks star went as Spider Man, complete with matching mini Spidey suits for his kids. âI save Milwaukee in the day and my kids at night,â Giannis joked in an interview.
It wasnât scary but it was heartwarming enough to steal everyoneâs hearts.
đ©ž 8. Anthony Edwards The Vampire MVP
Minnesotaâs rising star Anthony Edwards showed up in a blood red cape, sharp fangs, and fake blood dripping from his lips. âThe leagueâs next vampire MVP,â fans called him. He even posted a photo captioned: âStill canât guard me even undead.â
đ€Ą 9. Jordan Poole The âFashion Killerâ
Poole took Halloween to the runway, rocking an oversized clown suit with designer shades and a chain that probably costs more than the costume itself. Fans immediately dubbed him the âFashion Killerâ of Halloween.
He didnât scare anyone but he definitely reminded everyone heâs the NBAâs drip king.
đ Who Won Halloween?
Social media seems divided. Some say Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderâs Slenderman ruled the night, while others think Draymondâs Jigsaw takes the crown for effort (and fear factor).
Even NBA insiders chimed in: âItâs like every playerâs agent got the same text âScare your fans or lose followers.ââ
đ Final Thoughts: Halloween Is the New All-Star Weekend
Between the costumes, memes, and chaos, the NBAâs Halloween celebrations are now as iconic as the games themselves. Players arenât just hoopers anymore theyâre entertainers, actors, and full-blown meme legends.
And with everyone from LeBron to rookies joining the fun, one thingâs for sure:
The NBA doesnât just play basketball it plays Halloween better than anyone.