Basketball gifts
Basketball needs very little: a ball, a hoop and a few friends. Fans fall into two camps, the ones who play and the ones who watch, and many are both.
The NBA plays from fall into spring, then the playoffs start, so there is plenty of time to use a gift. GiftEasy isn't connected to the NBA.
For the driveway and the gym
Small upgrades for people who play.
Sport
Spare hoop nets
Typical price under $25
A fresh net makes every shot sound better.
Sport
Ball pump with a pressure gauge
Typical price under $25
It's always flat when the game starts.
Sport
Outdoor ball built for concrete
Typical price $25 to $50
Lasts through a summer of pickup games.
Tech
Bluetooth speaker for the driveway
Typical price $25 to $50
Music for shooting around after dinner.
Wellbeing
Compression knee sleeve
Typical price $25 to $50
For knees that think they're still twenty.
Style
High-top court sneakers
Typical price $100 and up
Grip and ankle support for the indoor games.
For game night at home
Most of the season is watched from the couch.
Kitchen
Countertop popcorn machine
Typical price $25 to $50
Fresh popcorn by the second quarter.
Tech
Month of a sports streaming subscription
Typical price $25 to $50
Check local blackout rules before you buy.
Games and books
Playoff bracket poster for the living room
Typical price under $25
Fill it in with a pen, then argue about it.
Out of the house
Live is a different sport.
Experiences
Pro game tickets with a pregame dinner
Typical price $100 and up
Dinner first, then the tip-off.
Experiences
Entry to a local 3-on-3 tournament
Typical price $25 to $50
A real bracket, at a real court.
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