Celebrity sports fans are very good at jumping on the bandwagon when their team is marching through the playoffs or are on the verge of an NBA title.
But where are they when it comes to a mid-season Tuesday night match in Denver?
Let’s give them a break, as most are incredibly busy and they won’t have much time to clock up the 82 games in a regular season.
It’s a surprisingly tricky list to pull together as many celebs will appear at numerous different courtsides throughout the season, just to keep their faces in the limelight, but we’ve still manage to picked out the best and biggest celebrity superfans of all 32 NBA teams.
Here we’ve tried our best to sort the genuine fans from the glory seekers.
Atlanta Hawks – Migos
The former hip hop trio consisting of Takeoff, who passed away in 2022, Offset and Quavo – who is one of the best celebrity players – are avid fans of the Hawks and often mention their hometown of Atlanta in their music.
The Hawks have returned the love by creating an annual party in honor of the lead singer, calling it Quavo Night.
Other Hawks celeb fans include: Rapper/actor Ludacris, Outkast’s Andre 3000 and Big Boi, Grammy winning rapper 2 Chainz, rapper/DJ Lil Jon and actor/comedian Chris Tucker.
Boston Celtics – John Krasinski
Star of The Office and A Quiet Place, Krasinski is a huge sports fan in general and loves all things Boston.
He often appears on TV to discuss the progress of the Celts.
Other Celtics celeb fans include: Hollywood actors Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, Rob Lowe and Chris Evans, NFL legend Tom Brady, UFC chief Dana White and baseball star David Ortiz.
Brooklyn Nets – Jay-Z
One of the best rappers of all time, Jay-Z, was once a part-time owner of the club.
Even though he sold his shares, he is well known for his love of the Brooklyn Nets and can often be seen courtside.
Other Nets celebrity fans include: Actor Ethan Hawke
Charlotte Hornets – J. Cole
Rap superstar and Charlotte Hornets superfan Jermaine Cole, like Quavo, is a terrific basketball player and actually represented the Rwanda Patriots in 2021.
He is now a part-owner of the Hornets, following in the footsteps of his mentor, Jay Z.
Other Hornets celebrity fans include: NBA icon Michael Jordan, who ended his 13-year ownership of the Hornets in 2023, but is still a minority stakeholder.
Chicago Bulls – Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States is a huge sports fan and has previously spoken about owning an NBA franchise.
He is regularly seen supporting his hometown club and wearing a Bulls cap.
Other Bulls celebrity fans include: Hollywood actors Bill Murray and John Cusack, rapper/actor Common, rapper Lupe Fiasco, Chance the Rapper, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan
Cleveland Cavaliers – Usher
Usher is a supporter of the Cleveland Cavaliers and became a part owner of the franchise in 2005.
Other Cavaliers celebrity fans include: rapper/actor Machine Gun Kelly, comedian Drew Kelly
Dallas Mavericks – Jamie Foxx
An actor, comedian and singer, Jamie Foxx was born in Texas and has supported the Mavericks for decades.
Other Mavericks celebrity fans include: American businessman and part-owner Mark Cuban, rapper Post Malone, NFL star Patrick Mahomes.
Denver Nuggets – Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Creators of the hit cartoon show South Park, Parker and Stone are fans of the Denver Nuggets. They have referenced the ball club in the show and have been seen at Nuggets games.
Other Nuggets celebrity fans include: NFL stars John Elway, Peyton Manning and Rob Gronkowski
Detroit Pistons – Eminem
Marshall Mathers III, best known as Eminem, has promoted Detroit hard during his career and was present to hype up the crowd when the Pistons officially opened up the Little Caesars Arena.
Other Pistons celebrity fans include: Musician Kid Rock, rapper Big Sean who was the Pistons Creative Director of Innovation in 2020, rock icon Bob Seger, actor/comedian Martin Lawrence.
Golden State Warriors – Jessica Alba
Actor and businesswoman Jessica Alba may be from Los Angeles but she is a huge Warriors fan and has been seen wearing their colours for the best part of 15 years.
Other Warriors celebrity fans include: comedian Dave Chappelle, hip-hop legend MC Hammer, rapper G‑Eazy, celeb chef Guy Fieri and Star Wars creator George Lucas, who reportedly nearly bought the Warriors
Houston Rockets – Beyonce
Beyonce’s husband may be a huge Nets fan, but that has not changed her allegiance as the singing superstar has remained loyal to her hometown ball club, the Houston Rockets.
Other Warriors celebrity fans include: rapper Travis Scott, Big Bang Theory actor Jim Parsons, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles.
Indiana Pacers – David Letterman
Born in Indianapolis, Letterman referenced the Pacers numerous times during his 42-year career as a talk show host.
Other Pacers celebrity fans include: Comedian Mike Epps, actor Jesse Eisenberg
Los Angeles Clippers – Billy Crystal
Comedian and actor Billy Crystal has been a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers since they were the San Diego Clippers, deciding to support the smaller team in LA due to their underdog status.
Other Clippers celebrity fans include: actor Anthony Anderson, Simpson producer James L. Brooks, actor Penny Marshall.
Los Angeles Lakers – Jack Nicholson
There were so many people to choose from here, as nearly every Hollywood personality supports the Lakers, but we have opted for actor and filmmaker Jack Nicholson, who has been seen courtside numerous times over the years.
Other Lakers celebrity fans include: Hollywood superstars Denzel Washington and Will Ferrell, rapper Ice Cube, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, bassist Flea.
Memphis Grizzlies – Justin Timberlake
Pop superstar and actor Justin Timberlake is a huge fan of the Memphis Grizzlies and even has a minority share in the team.
Other Grizzlies celebrity fans include: Wrestling star Jerry Lawler
Miami Heat – DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled is not a very gifted basketball player, but watching him try is very amusing. The Heat is a big franchise with many famous fans, but we have chosen the New Orleans-born record producer.
Other Heat celebrity fans include: Tennis stars Serena Williams and Coco Gauff, rappers Flo Rida and Rick Ross.
Milwaukee Bucks – Sheryl Crow
Singer and actress Sheryl Crow is a huge fan of the current champions, the Milwaukee Bucks.
Other Bucks celebrity fans include: NFL star Aaron Rodgers, who owns a minority stake in the Bucks.
Minnesota Timberwolves – Craig Kilborn
One of the hardest teams to find a superfan for, former talkshow host Craig Kilburn is a huge Timberwolves fan and even trained with the team during summer practice in 2003.
Other Timberwolves celebrity fans include: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jimmy Jam, baseball star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) who is co-owner
New Orleans Pelicans – Lil Wayne
Rapper Lil Wayne is reportedly a fan of the New Orleans Pelicans, although he might actually support the Lakers, or whoever is winning, we’re not too sure. He was born in New Orleans, so that’s good enough for us.
Other Pelicans celebrity fans include: Hollywood actor Anthony Mackie, actor Wendell Pierce
New York Knicks – Spike Lee
Perhaps the biggest celebrity NBA fan there is, film director Spike Lee. He can often be seen courtside at Madison Square Garden in the New York Knicks’ colours giving trash talk to opposition players.
Other Knicks celebrity fans include: Hollywood actors Timothée Chalamet and Uma Thurman, actor/comedians Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan
Oklahoma City Thunder – Bill Hader
Saturday Night Live’s Bill Hader is in fact a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their location and age doesn’t help when it comes to their amount of high-profile fans.
Other Thunder celebrity fans include: Actors Olivia Munn and James Marsden, rock band The Kings Of Leon
Orlando Magic – Tiger Woods
Legendary golfer Tiger Woods is a big fan of the Orlando Magic and has been spotted courtside many times, in his work clothes.
Other Thunder celebrity fans include: Golfer Bubba Watson, rapper Plies
Philadelphia 76ers – Will Smith
Lots of celeb Philadelphia 76ers fans, but we have opted for singer and actor Will Smith, even if his appeal and status has taken a slap in the face in recent years.
Other 76ers celebrity fans include: Rappers Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, comedians Kevin Hart and Tina Fey, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan and actor Bradley Cooper
Phoenix Suns – David Spade
Born in Birmingham, Michigan, actor David Spade does not support the Pistons, but is instead a big fan of the Phoenix Suns.
Other Suns celebrity fans include: Rock legend Alice Cooper, golfer Phil Mickelson and actor Emma Stone
Portland Trail Blazers – Elizabeth Banks
Hunger Games actress Elizabeth Banks married into her Portland Trail Blazers fandom. Her husband, Max Handelman, loves the Blazers, and now so does Banks.
Other Blazers celebrity fans include: Simpsons creator Matt Groening and comedian Fred Armisen
Sacramento Kings – Brie Larson
Brie Larson is a Sacramento native and a huge fan of her Kings, receiving a shoutout from her favourite team back in 2016!
Other Kings celebrity fans include: Journalist Joan Lunden
San Antonio Spurs – Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is a big San Antonio Spurs fan and has been seen rocking the silver and black on numerous occasions.
Other Spurs celebrity fans include: Actor Eva Longoria and Danny Trejo , filmmaker Robert Rodriguez
Toronto Raptors – Drake
Drake is one of the biggest names in the world, everyone knows him, and every NBA fan knows that he is a massive fan of the Toronto Raptors. His behaviour during the 2019 Finals was something to behold…
Other Raptors celebrity fans include: Singer Michael Bublé, musicians Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber and The Weeknd
Utah Jazz – Macklemore
Seattle-born rapper Macklemore is a huge Utah Jazz fan and reps the team’s jersey (probably not out of a thrift shop) whenever possible.
Other Raptors celebrity fans include: Donny and Marie Osmond
Washington Wizards – Dave Bautista
WWE Hall of Famer and now Hollywood actor, Dave Bautista, AKA Batista, was born in Washington D.C. and is one of many high-profile Wizards fans.
Other Wizards celebrity fans include: Rapper Logic, music producer Pharrell Williams
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