For some, Halloween is the best holiday of the year (for this writer, that honor goes to Thanksgiving) because they get to dress up in elaborate costumes and eat candy. In the NBA, there are many that go all out for Halloween each year, either at team parties or, if the schedule calls for it, dressing up in costume before a Halloween night game.
Some teams already celebrated Halloween, namely the Trail Blazers, who had some spectacular efforts like Maurice Harkless’ Tyrone Biggums and the frontrunner for costume of the year, Damian Lillard’s Stone Cold Steve Austin cosplay. On Wednesday many around the league took advantage of the holiday to get dressed up and have some fun.
Lonzo Ball fully committed to his Batman look with his best Batman voice as the Lakers had some kids come to the facility to trick-or-treat, and even dunked in full costume.
Trick-or-treating is a lot more fun with Batman by your side. @ZO2_, @ivicazubac, & @Sviat_10 get in the Halloween spirit! pic.twitter.com/eVDVNGKRSG
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 31, 2018
Victor Oladipo, who did a Black Panther mask dunk in last year’s dunk contest, arrived in the full Black Panther outfit.
Dressed as the Black Panther, @VicOladipo has arrived at MSG for Halloween hoops action! @Pacers vs. @nyknicks at 8:00pm/et on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PUv0sr91bO
— NBA (@NBA) October 31, 2018
LeBron James, who always gets into Halloween came to Mavs-Lakers as Jason Vorhees.
Mr. Voorhees pic.twitter.com/0KTTaohxtU
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 31, 2018
LeBron’s teammate JaVale McGee rolled up to the arena in a full Grinch suit (and fanny pack, of course).
Guess who pic.twitter.com/q4sMj7SrOs
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) October 31, 2018
Klay Thompson arrived for Warriors-Pelicans as Jackie Moon.
Confirmed: @KlayThompson IS Jackie Moon 😎 pic.twitter.com/NXSRH6TYAd
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 1, 2018
Ron Baker and Enes Kanter dressed up as Thor and Venom.
Venom & Thor, aka @Enes_Kanter & @RonBaker31, surprised kids at a @gardenofdreams event with Halloween costumes, with Kanter donating 225 outfits to the Foundation #HappyHalloween pic.twitter.com/7xTEXyEF1X
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) October 31, 2018
Bill Russell dressed as bacon.
We go together like Bacon & Eggs! #HappyHalloween @NBAonTNT #trickortreat #Halloween @celtics I love Bacon!! @anthonyanderson what are you? pic.twitter.com/V3dyCfDQfg
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) October 31, 2018
Chris Bosh and his family went as The Incredibles.
From one #Incredible Family to another….Happy Halloween 🎃👻 #BoshHalloween #halloween2018 #BoshFamily pic.twitter.com/HhxiaAVY61
— Chris Bosh (@chrisbosh) October 31, 2018
Robin Lopez showed up to the arena as Elliott from E.T., bike and all.
Elliott from E.T. or @rolopez42?! One will never know 😂 #HappyHalloween pic.twitter.com/MouaiHv9lp
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 31, 2018
Benny the Bull dressed up as…Lopez.
When @bennythebull dresses up as @rolopez42 for Halloween 😂 pic.twitter.com/GfwvkbD9Jm
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 1, 2018
The Starters crew dressed as Austin Powers characters and got Marvin Bagley to join in.
https://twitter.com/TheStarters/status/1057777421058039808
Anthony Tolliver wore a gorilla mask.
https://twitter.com/Timberwolves/status/1057756487139893249
Meyers Leonard went as John Travolta in Grease.
I got chills, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
'Cause the power, you're supplying
It's electrifying. #HappyHalloween 👻🎃 pic.twitter.com/LmjlmH6NRR— Meyers Leonard (@MeyersLeonard) October 31, 2018