Halloween Costume Ideas for NBA Players, Coaches and David Stern

Now that the NBA has cancelled all games that were scheduled for the early part of the season, players will now have plenty of time to celebrate Halloween.

Whether they decide to take the kids trick-or-treating, attend a Halloween party, or just stay home and pass out candy, here are some costume ideas they can be use to pass the time while they are not playing.

I am sure there are many other fitting costumes out there for NBA players. Please let me know who you would add to the list.

Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh—The Three Amigos

So they may not be able to live up to the legend of Dusty Bottoms, Lucky Day and Ned Nederlander, but the Miami Heat three should at least match the feats of the Big Three from Boston.

If the three of them did show up to a party dressed this way, I don't think that they would perform My Little Buttercup.

Even if they don't use this costume idea, they had better start winning NBA Championships, or this super team experiment in Miami will be for Santo Poco.

James Harden—Steve Urkel

Oklahoma City's James Harden is well on his way to making this costume work.

I am not sure he would do it, but all he needs to do to make it perfect is to shave the beard.

Maybe he can be the grown-up version of Steve Urkel.

I can almost hear him asking, "Did I do that?"

David Stern—The Devil

I know the lockout is not entirely his fault, but every time that he announces that more of the NBA season is cancelled, this is how he is viewed by fans worldwide.

David Stern might as well embrace it and dress up like the devil this Halloween.

After the lockout, he will have a lot to do to rebuild not only his own image, but the image of the entire league.

Carlos Boozer—The Disappearing Man

Anyone who has followed Carlos Boozer's career knows that this is a costume that fits him all too well.

Not only did he disappear from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the first sign of more money, but when the contract was signed in Utah, he did it again because of injuries.

Now it is the Chicago Bulls' turn to realize that Boozer is once again pulling his act.

It seems like he plays just well enough to get a big contract, and then he disappears behind the bench with an injury, or on the court with his defense.

Gordon Hayward—Boy Scout

Believe it or not, the kid pictured on the left is an NBA player.

As a rookie with the Utah Jazz, Gordon Hayward looked like the youngest, most naive player in the league.

He would make a great Boy Scout for Halloween, and I wouldn't be surprised if he still had his old uniform.

I would be willing to bet that he has earned a merit badge or two at some time as he was growing up.

Kobe Bryant—Michael Jordan

Kobe Bryant's costume only requires a quick change of jersey.

All he will need to do is pull on a red No. 23 Bulls jersey and he can dress up like the player he has chased his whole career.

At least for one night, Kobe will find out what it feels like to be "like Mike" and be the greatest player in the history of the league.

Andrew Bynum—The Incredible Hulk

Just add a little bit of green paint, and Andrew Bynum is ready to go. He already has the purple shorts.

Both Andrew Bynum and the Incredible Hulk showed that they react by tearing off their shirts when they are angry.

All he would have to do is to think about J.J. Barea to really get himself worked up.

Chris Kaman—The GEICO Caveman

I know, this one is way too obvious, but it really does fit him perfectly.

Perhaps Kaman can experiment a little bit and try out a few of the GEICO caveman's looks.

Kaman would look good in the motorcycle gear, as the Caveman Dancer or, my personal favorite, dressed as the cheerleader.

Chris Kaman in a cheerleader skirt could be the scariest sight this Halloween.

Gilbert Arenas—Dracula

Gilbert Arenas would make the perfect Dracula this Halloween because he is already acting as a vampire.

The nearly $20 million salary that he is scheduled to make next season is not only sucking the life out of the Orlando Magic, but also it may cause them to lose their real superstar, Dwight Howard.

Additionally, the ridiculous contracts given to Arenas and others has helped to put the league in the lockout mess they are currently in.

J.J. Barea—The Fly

As one of the smaller players in the NBA, J.J. Barea is also one of the peskiest guys in the league.

The costume that he could use is The Fly because is the peskiest of insects.

Whenever flies are around, they get swatted away for being annoying.

Whenever Barea drives the paint, it is annoying too.

Just ask Andrew Bynum how easy it is to take a swat at him.

Metta World Peace—Angry Bird

With his recent name change to promote world peace, he is showing some changes in his life, but the basketball player formerly known as Ron Artest has been a bit of an angry bird throughout his career.

I am not exactly sure how he would create the Angry Bird costume, but he would look good in it.

It might be a good one to take the kids out trick-or-treating in. It is not every day that you see a 6'7" Angry Bird.

Joakim Noah—Slash

Although Joakim Noah may be scary enough on his own, here is a quick and easy idea for him.

Noah just needs to grab some leather clothes, sunglasses, a hat and a Les Paul, and he has a great costume.

As seen in this picture, when Noah lets it all down, he already has the hair for it.

Richard Hamilton—Jason from Friday the 13th

So this one was a little too easy.

Richard Hamilton wears a mask to protect his face when playing basketball, and Jason wears a mask when he kills people.

Hamilton just needs to trade his basketball for a bloody blade, and he is ready to go.

Blake Griffin—Anakin Skywalker

This year Blake Griffin would do well to show up at his Halloween dressed as Anakin Skywalker.

One is destined to save the universe, and the other is destined to save an NBA franchise.

Hopefully for Clipper fans Griffin does not really turn out like Anakin and leave what he has with the Clippers for the dark side of Los Angeles or any other team in the league.

Griffin would pull off this costume, but can he handle the pressure of saving the Clippers?

Gregg Popovich—Gandalf the White

If you gave a few more years to grow out the beard and the hair, Gregg Popovich really would look like Gandalf.

For now he will have to wear a wig, and get a white robe and staff.

As the longest-tenured coach in the league, Poppovich has coached the Spurs since 1996 and led the team for the battle for the NBA Championship.

This Halloween as Gandalf, he can lead the battle for Middle-Earth.