NBA Finals: 4 Soon-to-Be NBA Fashion Trends to Watch out For

Although today, use of the term "metrosexual" is commonplace and bares no accompanying stigma,  there was a time when researchers mistakenly believed it to be the byproduct of a psychological illness more so than a lifestyle choice.

To be clear, much of the surrounding propaganda was built around alleged scientific evidence linking it to a disorder commonly referred to as a "metropoleon complex", which resulted from an individual's overexposure to fitting room mirrors and was manifested by a series of mental disturbances regarding the perceived meekness of one's stature.

Fortunately, however, through the popularization of fashion-forwardness in the NBA, such perceptions have become a thing of the past, as the world has begun to embrace the latest trends and the men who wear them.

Having said that, the NBA Playoffs has doubled as a runway of sorts, showcasing some of the newer accoutrements that the men of tomorrow will be wearing. To date, some of these accessories have included: lens-less glasses, fuschia sweaters, and pink pants. 

So without further adieu, from the new age brand makers of "Great Responsibility" comes four of the latest NBA fashion trends to watch out for. 

A Sequin Glove

Versatility: Whether you're trying to look trendy, pay homage to the trailblazers of the past, or make a political statement, its hard to go wrong with this accessory. 10 points

Basketball Relevance: Typically, NBA players who are in the zone in a game are said to have a "hot hand." That being the case, it would prove sensible to have a glove so as to avoid legal ramifications in the event of a handshake or a high-five. 10 points

Mystique: There is a natural progression waiting to take place from sunglasses being adorned at night to a glove being worn inside. So, even though, some will ask why, more will ask why not. However, given that one hand will be bare, the scale may be tipped even. 6 points.

Overall Score: 26

Expected Release Date: June 19, either because Kevin Durant scored 26 straight points in the 4th quarter of game 4, or because LeBron James popped Mario Chalmers in the eye for missing a defensive assignment.

Raccoon Hat

Versatility: Pays homage to the great frontiersmen of the past and the boardroom CEOs of the present. 5 points

Basketball Relevance: For players who receive scrutiny regarding the ever-increasing length of their headbands and/or responding in tight games with their tail between their legs, wouldn't this accessory kill two birds with one stone? 9 points

Mystique: Unless you're part of a Housewives franchise, Real or Desperate, there's no mystique here. -4 points.

Overall Score: 10 points.

Expected Release Date: E! Presents: A Very Kray Kardashian Wedding, airing April 1, 2013. 

A Masquerade Mask

Versatility: As an ode to the Shakespeare of superhero movies, sometimes the NBA needs a hero it deserves, even if that hero is not the one it needs right now. This may end up proving to be the overarching theme of these NBA Playoffs. 7 points

Basketball Relevance: After a bad game, a player can wear this mask to hide his identity to reporters and subsequently make post-game conferences a bit more pleasant and time-efficient. 8 points

Mystique: Self-explanatory. 10 points

Overall Score: 25

Expected Release Date: September 24, 2012, when David Stern is asked to testify regarding last year's NBA lockout, the Chris Paul to Lakers veto, how the NBA Draft lottery was won by a team owned by the NBA, and random inquiries about his domestic lifestyle.

Hospital Gown

Versatility: From Dr. Dre to Dr. J, medical intervention is no stranger to any world, including the NBA. Especially after a lockout-compressed season. 10 points

Basketball Relevance: Sometimes, a player's game is so sick, all they can really do is just sit back and wear a hospital gown.  8 points

Mystique: 0 points.

Overall Score: 18 points

Expected Release Date: June 1, 2013, when Celtics forward Kevin Garnett finally announces his retirement from the NBA and moves to Shutter Island.