Basketball shorts form a key part of the overall basketball kit. The basketball shorts are usually the same colour as the jersey, and are designed to be very light, comfortable and flexible to allow for a lot of movement when the players are running and jumping on the court. Traditionally basketball shorts were at a normal length but more recently are much longer than other athletic shorts, usually coming down above the knees of the wearer – part of the 'street' look of popular culture. The NBA teams will have their entire basketball kit made by just one manufacturer, with Nike, Adidas and Reebok being the most prominent forces in this market. Because of the material requirements, almost all NBA basketball shorts are made from 100% polyester as this is a tough and durable material which will last for the majority of the season with no problems.

There are plenty of websites for the consumer to purchase basketball shorts from, and official NBA basketball shorts will cost in the region of $30 (£15-20). All NBA basketball shorts will feature the red, white and blue NBA logo on the top left as well as the team's logo often found at the back. NBA teams will have home and away kits so there are home as well as away basketball shorts available for each team. If you are not looking to purchase an NBA team (or any team)'s official basketball shorts, there are plenty of manufacturers as well as the usual 'big three' of Nike, Adidas and Reebok that produce their own basketball shorts.

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