41 Funny NBA Memes Only Fans Will Understand

I love the NBA for so many reasons: the amazing players, the high-flying dunks, and of course, the hilarious memes. If you’re a fan of the NBA, you’ll definitely appreciate these 41 funny memes that only fans will understand.

We all know that the NBA is a pretty serious business but even the NBA gets the meme treatment from fans. From jabs at LeBron James to clever observations about Kevin Durant, these memes will have you laughing out loud. So sit back, relax, and enjoy some lighthearted NBA humor!

1) Let the NBA memes begin!

41 NBA Memes - "I'm a Lakers fan for 25 years. 20 years. 10. 5. 2? I'm a Lebron fan."
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“I’m a Lakers fan for 25 years. 20 years. 10. 5. 2? I’m a Lebron fan.”

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41 NBA Memes - "Can't believe KD was wearing these."
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“Can’t believe KD was wearing these.”

3) NBA memes featuring Brandon Ingram.

41 NBA Memes - "Brandon Ingram looking like Stretch from NBA Street."
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“Brandon Ingram looking like Stretch from NBA Street.”

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41 NBA Memes - "Let's confuse every non-2K player on Twitter."
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“Let’s confuse every non-2K player on Twitter.”

5) NBA memes featuring Dirk Nowitzki.

41 NBA Memes - "Dirk Nowitzki is worth $140 million and still brought leftovers to every NBA game...Stay humble."
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“Dirk Nowitzki is worth $140 million and still brought leftovers to every NBA game…Stay humble.”

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41 NBA Memes - "Does this end in a block or a steal?"
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“Does this end in a block or a steal?”

7)

41 NBA Memes - "Draymond Green shows love to LeBron on his wedding day. This pic is ice cold."
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“Draymond Green shows love to LeBron on his wedding day. This pic is ice cold.”

8) NBA memes for all the good boys.

41 NBA Memes - "One time ESPN had air bud on to do commentary on a basketball game and it was insane: to the free throw line. Bud: [just keeps barking]."
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“One time ESPN had Air Bud on to do commentary on a basketball game and it was insane: to the free throw line. Bud: [just keeps barking].”

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41 NBA Memes - "B&B essentials: About $100. SRP: $200."
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“B&B essentials: About $100. SRP: $200.”

10) NBA memes featuring a funny exchange between Kyle Kuzma and LaMelo Ball.

41 NBA Memes - "This Kuzma-LaMelo exchange will always be gold. He thinks he fly. I'm so fly I could fly between that gap between your teeth."
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“This Kuzma-LaMelo exchange will always be gold. He thinks he fly. I’m so fly I could fly between that gap between your teeth.”

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41 NBA Memes - "I feel like Russ is gonna use all the hate from last season as fuel to explode this season. Beastbrook incoming."
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“I feel like Russ is gonna use all the hate from last season as fuel to explode this season. Beastbrook incoming.”

12) NBA memes about Andrew Wiggins and Kawhi Leonard.

41 NBA Memes - "Fun fact: Andrew Wiggins (11,519 PTS) has more career points than Kawhi Leonard (11,095 PTS)."
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“Fun fact: Andrew Wiggins (11,519 PTS) has more career points than Kawhi Leonard (11,095 PTS).”

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41 NBA Memes - "This graphic has me in tears."
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“This graphic has me in tears.”

14)

41 NBA Memes - "The LeBron hate is actually insane: Kyrie. Bubble. Strike season. Ray Allen."
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“The LeBron hate is actually insane: Kyrie. Bubble. Strike season. Ray Allen.”

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41 NBA Memes - "LeBron when he breaks Kareem's record while the Lakers are 5 games under .500."
Facebook

“LeBron when he breaks Kareem’s record while the Lakers are 5 games under .500.”

16) Funny NBA memes about ESPN and Paul Pierce.

41 NBA Memes - "This how ESPN wanted Paul Pierce to be in that live."
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“This how ESPN wanted Paul Pierce to be in that live.”

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41 NBA Memes - "I can't believe it's been a decade since this era."
Facebook

“I can’t believe it’s been a decade since this era.”

18)

41 NBA Memes - "If she ever asks how loyal I am, I tell her I watched this game."
Facebook

“If she ever asks how loyal I am, I tell her I watched this game.”

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41 NBA Memes - "Joel Embiid's transformation doesn't get talked about enough."
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“Joel Embiid’s transformation doesn’t get talked about enough.”

20) NBA memes featuring Kevin Durant.

41 NBA Memes - "KD gets beat up by police. KD 2 weeks later:"
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“KD gets beat up by police. KD 2 weeks later:”

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"I know we joke about LeBron not having teammates, but who TF is this?"
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“I know we joke about LeBron not having teammates, but who TF is this?”

22)

"Lakers fans already putting Paolo Banchero in a Lakers jersey and he hasn't even played a game yet."
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“Lakers fans already putting Paolo Banchero in a Lakers jersey and he hasn’t even played a game yet.”

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"LeBron squashing the beef between Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray."
Facebook

“LeBron squashing the beef between Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray.”

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"Looks like James Harden has gotten into the best shape of his life. The league might be in trouble."
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“Looks like James Harden has gotten into the best shape of his life. The league might be in trouble.”

25) NBA memes featuring Marcus Smart.

"Marcus Smart at 16 years old vs now at 28 years old. Bro really hasn't changed much."
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“Marcus Smart at 16 years old vs now at 28 years old. Bro really hasn’t changed much.”

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"Miami Heat when they find out they're the only team to make conference finals and not get a Christmas game."
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“Miami Heat when they find out they’re the only team to make conference finals and not get a Christmas game.”

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"My profile picture. Pictures I am tagged in."
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“My profile picture. Pictures I am tagged in.”

28)

"1 gotta go: 2000 Shaq. 2020 Giannis. 2016 Steph. 2013 LeBron."
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“1 gotta go: 2000 Shaq. 2020 Giannis. 2016 Steph. 2013 LeBron.”

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"Pat Beverley in the locker room after holding Luka Doncic to 40 points."
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“Pat Beverley in the locker room after holding Luka Doncic to 40 points.”

30) NBA memes about Paul George.

"If Paul George shot Tupac he'd still be alive."
Reddit

“If Paul George shot Tupac he’d still be alive.”

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"Pre-game preparations at the Craws Over pro-am before LeBron, Tatum, and crew's arrival."
Facebook

“Pre-game preparations at the Craws Over pro-am before LeBron, Tatum, and crew’s arrival.”

32)

"Salute to Trae Young for teaching this random kid how to shoot properly."
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“Salute to Trae Young for teaching this random kid how to shoot properly.”

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"Still one of the funniest pics from LeBron's Instagram."
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“Still one of the funniest pics from LeBron’s Instagram.”

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"The Rockets have lost 13 games in a row to honor James Harden. Class act.
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“The Rockets have lost 13 games in a row to honor James Harden. Class act.

35) NBA memes only Brooklyn Nets fans will understand.

"This image still haunts some Nets fans."
Facebook

“This image still haunts some Nets fans.”

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"Thunder GM after getting 10 draft picks: More!"
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“Thunder GM after getting 10 draft picks: More!”

37)

"Time zones are cool AF. Australia is in 2021. The USA is in 2020. Celtics fans are in 2008."
Reddit

“Time zones are cool AF. Australia is in 2021. The USA is in 2020. Celtics fans are in 2008.”

38)

"I can't unsee this [censored] anymore."
Reddit

“I can’t unsee this [censored] anymore.”

39)

"When the Sixers vs Knicks game comes on during Christmas Day."
Facebook

“When the Sixers vs Knicks game comes on during Christmas Day.”

40) Awesome NBA memes featuring Carmelo Anthony and American Pro Wrestler John Cena

"Why does this pic of Carmelo and John Cena go so hard."
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“Why does this pic of Carmelo and John Cena go so hard.”

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"LeBron with a bald head and no beard looks pretty cold."
Facebook

“LeBron with a bald head and no beard looks pretty cold.”

I hope you enjoyed these NBA memes!

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