Beneath the minds of NBA fans (including us), while we analyze the performances of these athletes, we also scrutinize their looks and pick our favorites of the hottest NBA players.
Bar the UFC and possibly the WTA tour, no other organized sports league is home to a plethora of sports stars who dazzle in looks and ooze so much ambiance and masculine enchantment as much as the NBA.
Home to over 500 basketball stars, the NBA never fails to continually thrill fans with incredible heart-stopping action that climaxes with each NBA game, particularly the playoffs and undoubtedly the Finals.
As each season starts off, fans are fixated on just who will emerge as the star of the season.
Still, while the mundane fixation on the thrills of the league passes along, we analyze the looks of these beloved stars as much as we do their performances.
Year in and year out, these stars, with their staggering heights, well-molded bodies, and enchanting agility, have continued to mesmerize us.
As a result, in this article, we scour through the Instagram enthralling looks of the over 500 basketball players in the league to present the top 25 sexiest NBA players in 2023.
Their looks are comparable to the intensely hot muscular third-century sculpture of the Greek God Hercules at the Naples Museo Archeologico Nazionale.
Who are the Hottest NBA Players Right Now?
25. Jalen Green
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches
- Team: Houston Rockets
- Relationship: Single
The youngest star on our list, the hot figure of the NBA rookie may not be known to many as he is brand new to NBA action.
But in coming months and years, the waves of attention the Houston Rocket shooting guard would receive for his hot look would be enormously staggering.
Young, charming, and successful, Jalen Green fits all the proper standards to appear on our list of NBA sexiest players.
He may be as popular as his compatriots on this list, but a fresh face like Green, who is also single, is the right candidate for being the poster boy for the influx of new waves of fresh, delicate, and talented stars sweeping into the league.
24. Stephen Curry
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Relationship: Married
Perhaps there is too much talk about how phenomenal Stephen Curry is, that his hot looks evade us, but the newly crowned 2022 NBA Champion and Finals MVP shines not only in performance but also in looks.[1]
Despite topping the list of the most athletic NBA players right now, Curry’s handsome looks couldn’t evade our watchful eyes.
He looks simple, devoted to the game and family, and does not adorn the same style of younger single stars in the league, which thus takes away the probing eyes of admirers.
Compared to other stars on our list, Curry probably does not have the incredible height the tallest NBA players have become associated with, but that does little to diminish his astounding frame.
23. Zack LaVine
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Team: Chicago Bulls
- Relationship: Engaged
As he makes waves in the Bull squads, his looks have gotten him fair attention as much as his skills abs basketball antics.
LaVine is reignited as one of the top stars who had been making waves in basketball way before he was drafted into the league, and despite having won no Championship, his name is widely proclaimed thanks to his unique style and looks.
There is no single way to describe LaVine, but to the extent our eyes and minds can, he is beyond phenomenal.
He has a gentle, calm look, which in an instant gives off a dangerous yet soothing sensation, which has numerous fans going gaga.
Though his simmering hot figures earn him lots of feminine attraction, Zack LaVine is a faithful partner who has eyes only for his high school sweetheart turned fiancée, Hunter Mar.
22. Furkan Korkmaz
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches
- Team: Philadelphia 76ers
- Relationship: Dating
Elegantly dressed and beautifully styled, when Furkan Korkmaz steps out, whether on the court or off it, his stunning figure and look is one that draws attention.
Definitely, all the NBA stars turn heads wherever they go.
However, for Furkan Korkmaz, attention isn’t centered on the singular fact that he plays in the NBA but instead on his gorgeous looks that ignite a passionate spark and warmth in the hearts of fans.
One of the few Turks stars in the league, Furkan Korkmaz makes looking elegant and classy so easy and superbly alluring.
His curly hair, well-trimmed beards, and majestic pose make him not just one of the cutest NBA players, but also among the ranks of the most gracious.
21. Klay Thompson
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Relationship: Dating
One look at Klay Thompson and you will be swayed by just how alluring melanin looks.
A stylish fellow, Thompson’s muscular physique is no doubt one of the attractive features of his masculinity, but it doesn’t compare to his gorgeous narrow eyes, well-trimmed, shaped beards, and signature trimmed Afro hairstyle.
His sturdy frame and stunning gaze through his narrow eyes give quite a look that enamors and captivates the core of fans who swoon over how astonishing the star is.
Even on an icy cold day, one look from the Golden State Warrior shooting guard would stir the flames of passion in admirers.
20. Luke Kennard
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Relationship: Dating
By every standard of hotness in the western world, Luke Kennard would rank among the best of hottest men in the world.
Tall? Check. Muscular? Check. Chiseled face? Check. Sturdy? Check. Athletic? Check.
Kennard features as an extremely attractive player, though common to all NBA players but unique in its own right, thanks to his youthful, boyish yet masculine appearance.
Even with the absence of facial hair, Luke Kennard still oozes the allure of masculine attractiveness.
19. Devin Booker
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Team: Phoenix Suns
- Relationship: Dating
When one of the Kardashians gets swayed and love-struck by an immensely talented basketball player in the NBA, there’s no question as to the hotness of such a star.
As a result, the jury is out, and Devin Booker is proclaimed to be among the most handsome NBA players.
Despite dating a high-profile celebrity such as Kendall Jenner, Booker still has mastered the art of keeping a bit of distance from the spotlight that Danes in the league guarantee.
Stylish and cute, one look at the man to capture the heart of one of the world’s most successful supermodels would reveal just how much he prioritizes style and ambiance, which is unquestionably a central factor to his hot figure and sex appeal.
18. Cedi Osman
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches
- Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Relationship: Engaged
When the rich heritage of the Turks and Bosniaks combine, what you get is the captivating figure of a gorgeous fellow such as Cedi Osman.
Incredibly sexy and wonderfully built, it would not be a tough sell to proclaim Osman as a supermodel.
But for a man with his wits and talents, the NBA proved to be a better career choice.
With a slender summer body that will draw the attention of every female should he walk shirtless, Osman boasts of so much sex appeal that borders on his stunning looks.
17. Ricky Rubio
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches
- Team: Indiana Pacers
- Relationship: Married
A Spaniard with a dangerously hot look that measures on par with the summer sun in Madrid, Ricky Rubio is indeed one of the most alluring stars in the league.
With hairs and beards as dark as the furs of a Percheron horse breed, Ricky Rubio stuns with an insanely attractive look that would leave anyone grappling for breath with just one stare of his.
Rubio’s hair is not the only thing that is comparable to the Percheron; his well-formed muscles, agility, and basketball wits make him incredibly attractive and a sight to behold, just like the Percheron.
Ricky Rubio’s stunning look is further complemented by the flurry of tattoos on his right arm, which gives him a look worthy of a high-profile star of his caliber.
16. Andre Iguodala
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Relationship: Married
Despite having a simple, modest look, Andre Iguodala’s hot persona and figure are too obvious to be hidden behind a personality of humility.
One of basketball’s top stars, Andre Iguodala, further adds to the various honors he has accrued in the league by ranking as one of the hottest stars fans are constantly mesmerized by every season.
His preference for jackets does little to hide the form of his huge muscular biceps.
Also, his low-cut hairstyle makes his chiseled face stunning enough to rival those of the best models, obvious for his hot look to be an open sight for all to admire.
15. Rudy Gobert
- Height: 7 feet 1 inch
- Team: Utah Jazz
- Relationship: Dating
Recently the Frenchman was the spectacle of the world after posing with newly-crowned UEFA Champions League winners, Karin Benzema, Eden Hazard, and others at the UCL Final held in Paris, in his home country.
Aside from the exceeding difference in height between Gobert and his soccer counterparts, his sexy hot figure was clearly seen by all.
Gobert, who switched from his natural dark to blonde dye hair, was all shades of beauty.
Despite adorning a new look, much different from what fans have been used to, Gobert’s handsome face and frame have not been dealt any massive blow but have even further been amplified by the recent changes.
While mixed opinions exist over Rudy Gobert’s new hair color, those who prefer the French star in his usual style can take deep comfort in his orthodox dark beards and fine frame, which exist perfectly as it has always been.
14. Danilo Gallinari
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches
- Team: Atlanta Hawks
- Relationship: Engaged
Spicy pasta isn’t the only hot thing about Italy. Their sports stars are also ranked atop the list of people and things that endear us to the long-lasting culture.
While a few sports stars of Italian origin exist in the league, it is noteworthy that the few that exist are a sight for sour eyes.
Among those few, Danilo Gallinari ranks as the most attractive player in the NBA.
Simply styled and good-looking, Danilo Gallinari restricts most of the attention he attracts to his antics on the court, but in the few instances where we have seen him outside the court, his simmering hot physique has kept us looking.
In fine-tune with Italian style, despite how modest he seems to be, Danilo Gallinari never fails to leave a memorable impact wherever he goes.
That’s a fine trick that seems so subtle yet profoundly effective in endearing him to fans.
13. Lonzo Ball
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches
- Team: Chicago Bulls
- Relationship: Dating
Should we rank cute NBA players who fit perfectly the roles of playboys with so much style, ambiance, and finesse, the Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball would most likely sit atop the list.
A star with an incredibly appealing look, Ball is a marvelous sight that unveils the beauty of masculinity.
With an Afro hairstyle that has come to be a sort of signature to him, Ball is unquestionably hot.
Even when he switches from Afro to his uniquely short plaits, Ball still boasts of attractiveness that places him among the eminent ranks of the hottest and most handsome NBA players.
Should the league transition into the modeling business, Lonzo Ball would undoubtedly be one of the most prominent stars who need not bother about job security.
12. Jonas Valančiūnas
- Height: 6 feet 11 inches
- Team: New Orleans Pelicans
- Relationship: Married
With beards and height reminiscent of a Viking warrior, Jonas Valančiūnas stands tall as one of the hottest figures and tallest stars in the basketball league.
Seeing Jonas Valančiūnas in action would send literally shock waves through the spines of admirers as his ferocity and agility is one that we can’t help but admire.
Though Jonas Valančiūnas keeps his shirts on, in the little instances where we get to peek at his magnificent bare body, we can’t help but gush at the sturdiness of such a body structure which is perfectly complemented by the expertly adorned ink work on him.
Undoubtedly the Lithuanian is incredibly hot, which places him in the league of hottest basketball players currently in the league.
11. Sterling Brown
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches
- Team: Dallas Mavericks
- Relationship: Dating
The dark shade of melanin has never looked so good on anyone as it looks on Sterling Brown.
With an incredible style that gives off the hints of a rap genius, the star is a master of basketball, looks, and style.
On the court, Sterling Brown does his business in excellent fashion, and off the court, he complements his steaming hot facial looks and alluring body with a superb sense of style.
For a star with so much style and finesse as Sterling Brown, looking good every second of the day is an effortless task.
10. Chris Paul
- Height: 6 feet 0 inch
- Team: Phoenix Suns
- Relationship: Married
One of the most experienced and oldest NBA players, despite being one of the old hags in the league, Paul has not lost his moxie in his skills and obviously in his looks.
Since he arrived in the league, Chris Paul and his low-cut hairstyle have quietly crept into the minds of fans, and now he definitely exists in their dreams, particularly those of admirers.
His well-shaped hair and dark beards give off a solid masculine attraction that captivated loads of admirers.
Though his prowess and skills rank him among the most popular athletes in the NBA, his looks give him an edge over his contemporaries in appeal to fans.
9. Terry Rozier
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch
- Team: Charlotte Hornet
- Relationship: Single
Now easing into the role of becoming an experienced star in the league, Terry Rozier still gives off the dangerously attractive boyish acts that steal the hearts of fans.
Recklessly adorned with tattoos all over, Rozier’s look, which resembles that of a pop gangbanger keeps his name on the lips of every dame who follows the basketball league and its stars so well.
When success combined with such looks, the ultimate desire for stars like Terry Rozier knows no bounds and thus, makes him one of the highly sought NBA bachelors.
8. Wayne Ellington
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Relationship: Married
Aside from his time on the court, Wayne Ellington has rarely been caught with a straight or frowned face.
With those magical sets of white teeth with fabulous dentitions and a cool modest style mirrored by his low haircut and scanty full beards. Wayne Ellington dazzles in a shroud of amiable hotness.
Even when doing what he knows how to do best on the court, it is not rare to catch the Lakers shooting guard letting out a lovely smile.
While his smile may be the most formidable arsenal in his hot machinery, his physique and look dies further justice and makes a profound argument for his inclusion in the list of the most handsome basketball players in the league.
7. Justin Winslow
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches
- Team: Portland Trail Blazers
- Relationship: Dating
Many may remember Justin Winslow for his messed tapered Afro-style hairstyle, which was rated by ESPN as one of the top hairstyles in the NCAA in 2014.
But right now, Winslow has maintained the stylishness that set him apart in his college basketball days and excellently cultivated a fine culture of stunning hairstyles which is unrivaled in the NBA.
With a stylish hair style, finely structured athletic body, and well-trimmed and manicured beards, Justin Winslow adorn the look of a uber-successful hip-hop rap genius.
In fact, Winslow would effortlessly pass for a hip-hop star, but thanks to his exceptional skills, fans prefer to be thrilled by such a fine sight as he plays on the court.
6. Ben Simmons
- Height: 6 feet 11 inches
- Team: Brooklyn Nets
- Relationship: Engaged
Few players have effectively balanced maintaining a persona of dapper, stunning look, and exceptional performance in the league as good as Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons.
One of the youngest stars on the list, Simmons is undoubtedly simmering hot.
In fact, no question regarding his look is raised with the fact that he was once the heartthrob of Kendall Jenner, a famous member of the Kardashian entertainment dynasty, and one of the top models in the world.
Though his fling with Kendall Jenner may have ended, it took little time for an exceedingly hot figure as Ben Simmons to remain an eligible bachelor before he was snatched away by British beauty and media personality, Maya James.
5. Blake Griffin
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches
- Team: Brooklyn Nets
- Relationship: Single
One look at Blake Griffin and your intuitive conclusion would be that the Brooklyn Nets star is a certified playboy.
No thanks to his light skin and dark brown hair, the bi-racial NBA star owns one of the most bespoke and ambient looks in the league.
Though he rarely shows us what he’s up to outside the court, with the sneak peek we get from his Instagram, as well as the look he wears on the court, we can effectively conclude that Griffin exudes the most remarkable level of attraction for any NBA star.
Perhaps the fact that the once engaged star, who is a father of one, is now single would be a jittering call to admirers as Blake Griffin is up for grabs.
4. Kyle Kuzma
- Height: 6 feet 9 inches
- Team: Washington Wizards
- Relationship: Dating
In terms of career choice, it will be a tough sell not to believe that the Washington Wizards’ power forward did not make a wrong call.
But when you consider his impressive performance in the league, it will be hard to resonate with that reality.
Model or basketball star, which would have been a better career choice for Kyle Kuzma, the hot NBA player?
When you consider that he manages to juggle both, you further realize the ingenuity of the one-time NBA Champion.
With looks that would rival Stephen Jane, Kuzma and his lovely tattoos, which he proudly flaunts, have been affectionately embraced by fans.
Add to that how dapper he dresses and stylish he looks, both on the court and off it, and you’d have one few stars who excellently pass the score sheets in looks and talents.
3. Serge Ibaka
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches
- Team: Milwaukee Bucks
- Relationship: Dating
Years may have gone by since his pivotal role in the Toronto Raptors’ historic NBA Championship.
Serge Ibaka remains in the minds of basketball enthusiasts not only due to his outstanding display in the Raptors’ NBA triumph but, yes, also for his smoking-hot look.
Adorning a gentle man’s look, low cuts, tuxedos, modest jackets, and a few glittering jewelry that bring little attention to him, Ibaka still ranks at the fore of basketballers with a great personality and incredible sense of style.
These stars’ fashion and stunning looks rank them among the most attractive sports star in arguably the biggest sport in North America.
2. Kevin Love
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches
- Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
- Relationship: Married
If there were a standard for masculine enchantment in the western world, Kevin Love would be the exact personification of such standard.
Everything that makes a man worthy of the exquisite grace of feminine attraction is found in the Cleveland Cavalier center.
From his hair, beards, and smile to his gorgeous physique, Kevin Love has it all.
Even with zero tattoos, Love still boasts of an enthralling look which he further bolstered by his fine-tuned sense of style.
As with the common perception that beautiful people never stay single, a hot star like Kevin Love rarely remains up for grabs, as he is married to the Canadian model, Kate Bock.
1. Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Height: 6 feet 6 inches
- Team: Charlotte Hornets
- Relationship: Dating
If looks could buy NBA Championships, Kelly Oubte Jr. would definitely be the star with the most NBA rings in not only the league as of this moment but also in history.
Kelly Oubre Jr. boasts of a highly gorgeous look that would leave you marveling at the beautiful sight of a wonderful creation like him.
When beauty and talent mix, the result is often a delectable and finely framed body and exquisite handsome look like that of Kelly Oubre Jr.
He further complements his breathtaking look with astute fashion choices, which makes him not only a star basketball player but an athlete with a unique model look.
Oubre Jr. not only holds the forte as the hottest NBA player right now but is also in leagues with other sports stars, contending for the title of the hottest athletes in the world.
Conclusion
Alas, you have it—the top 25 hottest NBA players currently.
These remarkable stars who excel on the court and off it exude a heightened level of handsomeness that has captivated many and made them the most beloved stars in the league.
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