Top 5 NBA players who have appeared at the Met Gala over the years

Golden State Warriors' power couple, Steph and Ayesha Curry made an appearance at the 2021 Met Gala.
Golden State Warriors' power couple, Steph and Ayesha Curry made an appearance at the 2021 Met Gala.

#3 Russell Westbrook

General manager Rob Pelinka, Russell Westbrook  and LA Lakers head coach Frank Vogel
General manager Rob Pelinka, Russell Westbrook and LA Lakers head coach Frank Vogel

Russell Westbrook showed up at the 2021 Met Gala two days ago for the first time as an NBA player.

He made a fashion statement, with his hair dyed to match his Ralph Lauren tux and stars designed strategically on his hair in line with the event theme.

While the point guard is an amazing competitor who thrives to win at all costs, he has taken on a new goal he intends to achieve soon. When interviewed by Vogue, Westbrook talked about his wish of becoming a fashion icon, daring and not afraid to rock a look and look good while at it.

The nine-time All-Star and 2017 Most Valuable Player in the NBA became the seventh former MVP to be acquired by the Lakers. He has joined an illustrious list of Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O'Neal, among others.

Westbrook, who recently topped the NBA's all-time triple-double list, is no stranger to social life. While he produces the goods on the court every night, he finds time to make appearances at social gatherings.


#2 Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry (#30) of the Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry (#30) of the Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry, who had an amazing 2020-21 NBA season, made an appearance at the Met Gala with his wife Ayesha. The power couple stole the attention of the photographers as they made their way to the red carpet.

Curry was wearing a Michael Jackson-inspired black outfit with gold accents on the shoulder. One sleeve sported one part of the jacket, and his jersey number (30) was on his other sleeve. He took to his Instagram account to share images stating that this was one for the books.


#1 Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar'e Stoudamire (#1) of Tri-State
Amar'e Stoudamire (#1) of Tri-State

Amar'e Stoudemire made two appearances at the Met Gala, one in 2013 and another the next year. In both appearances, the former NBA star was on the red carpet with his wife Alexis.

The former Miami Heat center, who often doubles as a power forward, has a career average of 18.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He played 14 seasons with four teams. Eight of those seasons were for the Phoenix Suns.

Stoudemire was selected to feature in six All-star games, winning the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year award.

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