The Top 5 Basketball Halloween Bucket List Items

Basketball and Halloween are two of our favorite things here at BallerTV, so we decided to combine them into one super fun blog post! Here are the top 5 basketball Halloween bucket list items that every fan needs to check off before the end of October.

Dressing up as your favorite basketball player

One of the most popular basketball Halloween costumes is that of shooting guard Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. Other common choices include small forward Lebron James of the Miami Heat and point guard Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers If you want to be really original, try dressing up as a coach or referee.

Attending a Halloween party at a basketball stadium

If you Love Basketball and Halloween, then attending a Halloween party at a basketball stadium should be atop your bucket list. Many stadiums across the country host Halloween parties that are open to the public and feature trick-or-treating, games, music, and more. And what could be more fun than watching your favorite team take the court while dressed up in your Halloween best? Here are five of the best basketball Halloween parties to check out this year:

1. Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers’ annual “Boo Fest” takes place on October 26th and 27th at Staples Center The event features trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a photo booth, music, games, and more.

2. Chicago Bulls The Bulls will be hosting their first ever Halloween party on October 27th at the United Center The event will feature a costume contest with prizes, trick-or-treating, music, games, and more.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers The Cavaliers will be hosting their annual “Boo Bash” on October 26th at Quicken Loans Arena. The event will feature trick-or-treating, a costume contest with prizes, music, games, and more.

4. Houston Rockets The Rockets will be hosting their annual “Halloween Hoopla” on October 27th at Toyota Center. The event will feature trick-or-treating stations, a costume contest with prizes for both kids and adults, music, games, and more.

5. Golden State Warriors The Warriors will be hosting their annual “Halloween Hoopfest” on October 27th at Oracle Arena. The event will feature trick-or-treating stations throughout the arenabowl concourse levels ,a costume contest with prizes for both kids and adults,, interactive games presented by Kaiser Permanente Thrive City partners,, live entertainment,, giveaways,, and more

Going to a Halloween-themed basketball game

If you’re a Basketball Fan there’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than by going to a Halloween-themed basketball game Here are the top five basketball Halloween bucket list items:

1. Go to a game dressed as your favorite player.

2. Get your picture taken with the team mascot in their Halloween costume.

3. Attend a pre-game Halloween party at the arena.

4. Buy some team-themed Halloween candy at the arena concessions stands.

5. Watch the players warm up before the game in their Halloween costumes.

Visiting a basketball-themed haunted house

Trick-or-treating is so last year. This Halloween, ups the ante by visiting a basketball-themed haunted house. You’ll find yourself jump out of your skin as you encounter spooky basketball players ghoulish cheerleaders, and creepy coaches. It’s the perfect way to get your adrenaline pumping and have a screamingly good time.

Watching a Basketball Movie with a Halloween twist

While basketball and Halloween might not be the most obvious of combinations, there are actually plenty of ways to bring the two together. Here are five of the best basketball-themed Halloween activities to add to your bucket list.

1. Watch a basketball movie with a Halloween twist. For example, Michael Jordan’s classic 1996 film Space Jam has a scene set on Halloween, while the 2006 moviepired by real events) features a game of H-O-R-S-E played in a graveyard.
2. play basketball in a pumpkin patch. This one is perfect for smaller kids who want to get in on the Halloween fun without being too scared. Simply set up a hoop in your local pumpkin patch and see how many baskets you can make.
3. Go trick-or-treating with your favorite NBA player’s jersey on. This is a great way to show off your team spirit and get into the Halloween spirit at the same time. Plus, you never know when you might run into another fan who wants to chat about basketball!
4. Attend a Halloween-themed basketball game Many NBA and college teams host special games or events around Halloween, so this is the perfect opportunity to dress up in your favorite costume and catch some live action on the court.
5. Decorate your home with basketball-themed Halloween decorations. From ghostly figures made out of old balls to spider webs adorned with mini hoops, there are endless possibilities for festive yet sports-themed décor that will get everyone into the holiday spirit – just make sure none of your decorations end up blocking any shots!