Cutest basketball players in 2023 are Kevin Love, Stephen Curry, Jaden Ivey, Kyle Kuzma, Rui Hachimura, Zach LaVine and Kelly Oubre Jr.

Besides producing historic players, events, and moments, the NBA is also known for housing many attractive men. Their basketball talents and charm as sports celebrity has gained them millions of followers on social media.

Meanwhile, some of the finest basketball players like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, Tim Duncan, and the late Kobe Bryant have become household names for their gameplay and personality.

These are the most attractive NBA players right now:

  • Kevin Love
  • Stephen Curry
  • Jaden Ivey
  • Kyle Kuzma
  • Rui Hachimura
  • Lonzo Ball
  • Zach LaVine
  • Cedi Osman
  • Killian Hayes
  • Kelly Oubre Jr.

Kevin Love - 34 years

The 6 feet 8 inches tall Kevin Love is a power forward for Miami Heat. Kevin became NBA Champion with Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

He is a five-time NBA All-Star, 2011 NBA most improved player, 2012 Olympic gold medalist, and 2010 FIBA champion, among several other accomplishments.

Besides his commendable success in professional basketball, Love is cited to be one of the most attractive NBA players. His tall stature, cute appearance, and fondness for his pet dog make him a pursuable man for the ladies.

Kevin and Vestry (right photo) has gained popularity as Instagram stars.
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However, Kevin is happily married to the Canadian model Kate Bock. They tied the knot on 25 June 2022 at the New York Public Library.

Besides his lady love, another important part of Kevin's life is his pet dog, Vestry. Vestry is a Hungarian Vizsla female dog weighing 35 lbs.

In an April 2022 segment with People, Love called Vestry "human in dog form." Kevin and Vestry had appeared in the promotional ads of Milk-Bone to celebrate the dog treat brand's new birthday cake-flavored biscuits.

Stephen Curry - 35 years

Stephen Curry ranks amongst the top in the list of hottest basketball players 2023. Curry plays point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

The Warriors are the defending NBA champions, while Curry was the NBA Finals MVP last year. Their triumph came after playing on the home-court that boosted them to clinch the championship in the NBA Finals Best of 7  format.

Curry has been a nine-time NBA All-Star, two-time regular season NBA MVP, and four-time NBA champion which well and truly makes him to be considered one of the finest basketball players in the current scenario.

Steph celebrating his NBA Finals MVP win in 2022.
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His strong on-court persona and family-man image not only make Steph Curry attractive and respectable, but his looks make him one of the cutest NBA players to watch out for in 2023.

Unfortunately for his female fans, Steph is a loyal man to his wife, Ayesha Curry, whom he married in 2011. The dazzling NBA couple has two daughters Riley and Ryan, and a young son named Canon.

Rui Hachimura - 25 years

The unique background (half Japanese and half African) of Rui Hachimura makes him one of the distinctive players in the league. 

He currently plays for LA Lakers. Towering at 6 feet 8 inches in height, Hachumura has excelled in the power forward role for the team.

Good news for female fans, the young lad from Japan keeps his love life to himself and is far away from the news of being taken.

Hachimura during his tenure for Washington Wizards.
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Rui was born to a Japanese mother, Makiko and a Beninese father, Zakari Jabil. Since he grew up in Japan all along, he is only familiar with the Japanese language and way of life.

Hence, his struggle story of learning English from scratch when he moved to the U.S. to pursue a pro basketball career made him quite well-known among the crowd.

Hachimura's open view as a multi-racial player in the NBA makes, along with his impressive ball-handling skills, makes him one of the fine basketball players.

Jaden Ivey - 21 years

Jaden Ivey has made significant progress since making his NBA debut in July 2022. Jaden currently plays guard for the Detroit Pistons.

The fandom is very well aware of the young prodigy as Jaden Ivey has already amassed 237k followers on Instagram. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Ivey posing for Tissot watches in June 2022.
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Meanwhile, he grew up in an athletic background playing various kinds of sports, including football, basketball, soccer, and karate.

Jaden's growing talent and experience in NBA make him one of the top young basketball players in the league. He also won a gold medal with Team USA in the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup.

Kyle Kuzma - 27 years

Kyle Kuzma stands at a towering height of 6 feet 9 inches. The Washington Wizards forward has one of the top model looks in the league.

Known for his smooth fashion sense, many may mistake him for a professional model. Instead, the young lad is a leading NBA player being the 2020 NBA champion with the LA Lakers.

Kuzma in one of his casual looks on a Thursday in April 2023.
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Kyle has been in the pro basketball business since his draft to the Lakers in 2017. Since then, he has evolved in his looks, from getting tattooed to switching his fashion choices for good.

Hence, he has been able to grab uncountable promotional offers each year. He is sponsored by Puma while he is the face of BARCODE beverages.

Kuzma's tall demeanor and laid-back attitude on Instagram make him some of the hottest basketball players in 2023.

Lonzo Ball - 25 years

Lonzo Ball is a point guard for the NBA Chicago Bulls. He joined the league in 2017 as the 2nd overall pick in the first round by the Lakers.

Since then, not only has Ball made significant progress in his professional career, but he has also established himself as one of the top names in the swarm of NBA players.

Aside from being known for his knots with big teams, he is also lauded for his attractive looks. Unsurprisingly, Lonzo has always been a top name when it comes to NBA crushes.

Lonzo played with the Pelicans from 2019 to 2021.
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Sadly, recurring problems in his knee made him quit the entire 2022–23 season. He then underwent a cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee in March 2023, per ESPN which put his NBA career on hold as he is indefinitely out of the 2023-24 season.

The beloved fans and well-wishers of Lonzo have already started feeling his absence and desperately hope for his speedy recovery.

Zach LaVine - 28 years

The 6 feet 5 inches tall Zach LaVine has made a huge impression in the league ever since his draft by Minnesota Timberwolves in 2014.

He was counted as one of the top freshmen in the Pac-12 Conference during that year's NBA Draft. Zach currently plays for Chicago Bulls since joining the team in 2017. Furthermore, he became a back-to-back NBA All-Star in 2021 and 2022.

Lavine's looks and styles are often complimented on social media.
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Apart from all of his impressive playing traits, LaVine is notable for his handsome looks, making him talk of the NBA fandom time and again.

However, this strikingly handsome man is happily married to his wife for nearly two years. He walked down the aisle with his longtime girlfriend, Hunter Lavine, on 8 October 2021 and became parents to a cute little son named Saint Thomas Lavine in August 2022.

His Instagram @zachlavine8 is fully dedicated to sharing his family pictures, special accolades and other special moments from his conjugal life.

Cedi Osman - 28 years

Turkish basketball star Cedi Osman plays as a small forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was initially picked by Minnesota in the 2015 draft.

Since joining Cleveland in 2017, he has really excelled and recently became the 9th Cavs player to join the 500+ 3-point club on March 22, 2022.

Osman was born in Macedonia and has Turkish roots.
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He shares a great rapport with his Cavs teammate, Donovan Mitchell. Good looks and attractive features are some of the many traits about Osman that bring him into the spotlight on each team.

The NBA fandom is impressed with his Turkish and Bosniak heritage. However, the young man happens to be happily married to the Turkish actress Ebru Sahin as of July 2022.

Killian Hayes - 21 years

Killian Hayes is the young point guard of the Detroit Pistons. Hayes has been with the team since 2020 when he was drafted seventh overall.

Prior to the Pistons, Killian had started his pro career with the French Cholet in 2017 and later moved to Ratiopharm Ulm in 2019.

Hayes during his match moments in Paris, France, in January 2023.
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The 6 feet 5 inches tall Hayes is considerably one of the best NBA players by age. He is already playing with great maturity at the age of 21.

Thanks to his stunning basketball skills aided by charming looks, Killian has already attracted quite a number of followers on his social media.

Kelly Oubre Jr. - 27 years

Kelly Oubre Jr. currently plays as a small forward for the Charlotte Hornets and hopes to end the NBA Championship drought for the team.

The 6 feet 6 inches tall athlete previously played with the Wizards from 2015 to 2018, the Suns from 2018 to 2020, and the Warriors from 2020 to 2021 before his time with the Hornets.

Kelly recently underwent surgery on a torn ligament in his left hand.
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Oubre Jr. has taken the NBA audience aback with his attractive features and dashing personality making him another pursued NBA player.

However, Kelly is married to his longtime lover, Shylynnitaa. They tied the knot in a lavish event at St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort in Puerto Rico.

Even so, the 27-year-old basketball star from the Hornets remains one of the cutest NBA players to crush for this 2023 season.