basketball shorts

Loose athletic legwear

Basketball shorts are loose-fitting athletic shorts that extend to or past the knee, originally designed for playing basketball.

They became standard sportswear in the 1990s when NBA players popularized longer, baggier styles.

Now worn casually far beyond the court: He practically lives in basketball shorts and a hoodie.

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sneakers · retro style · waistband · mesh · drawstring · side pockets · quick-drying · mobility · urban fashion · color blocking · breathability · knee · range of motion · jersey · elastic · moisture-wicking · run · rec league

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Opposites
garment length/coverage

basketball shortslong pants

Trousers reaching the ankle

sweatpants · jeans · trousers · joggers · warm-up pants

fit/silhouette

basketball shortscompression tights

Snug legwear applying pressure

compression shorts · spandex shorts · cycling shorts · running tights · yoga pants

formality/context

basketball shortsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

business attire · chinos · office wear · khakis

Family

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G