The No. 1 Quirked-Up White Boy Is...

…He said KD was going to the Rockets during OffBall x WhatsApp’s, The Chat, with Kevin Love and Kyle Lowry. Now, he says if you Cash App him he’ll send you the winning lottery numbers. 

The Manning vs. Brady rivalry was as strong as ever at Fanatics Fest, where Eli and Tom did a WWE style entrance. Can they stop horsing around and help Emma Roberts get the Tom Brady collectible card of her dreams?  

Kids, stay in school. Especially if you play men’s basketball. Since 2021, the number of draft entrants has gone from 363 to 106, because of the high potential ceiling for NIL earnings in college. In these unprecedented times, probably not a bad thing to get more of an education (and secure the bag while you’re at it).

Speaking of staying in school, if you do, you might win a natty, like the Tigers. After winning the Men’s College World Series, LSU fans reflect on what makes them so special. Somehow no one mentioned this 30-foot convertible trailer shaped like a Tiger.  

Do your chain hang low? If not, let us put you on to the premiere jeweler who’s icing out all the hottest athletes. Gabriel Etoile’s client list is 1000 athletes long, so you might be waiting a while. But your call is very important to him, please stay on the line. 

If you don’t know creator Bimma Williams, take a beat, do some deep inward reflecting, and get on social media and fix your algorithm.

Fashion and sport have never been more connected than they are now. The sheer volume of partnerships between brands and athletes, teams, and leagues, is unprecedented. Our guy Bimma Williams is basically the Chief Collab Officer of the sports branding world writ large. 

From Lego and F1 to Kendrick and Chanel—the man has the low down on just about every deal or collab or partnership that’s going on. Plus, he’s got a cultural or topical take on everything. He asks the important questions and then answers them (because he can). Like: do we really need Apple merch?  And can Cooper Flagg become New Balance’s Anthony Edwards? 

And, like we said, he can literally tell you about any of the most recent partnerships in sports, culture, sneakers, and any adjacent categories. The thing that really sets Bimma apart from other creators (apart from his business acumen, on-camera charisma, cool vibe and a million other things) is that he’s not afraid to give real opinions on whether or not any given collab works or makes sense in the cultural moment. He’s more than just a chic face in a purple bucket hat—if you don’t have the Bimma seal of approval, it’s time to go back to the drawing board. 

Also, let us put you on again, because also worth noting is that he’s married to the budding queen of ice cream, Kate Williams.

The Quirked-Up Whiteboy(™ Timothée Chalamet) has become one of the NBA’s most talked about archetypes. He’s usually swaggy, he’s usually beloved for being a grinder (nary a superstar), and he’s Not Like The Other Boys. Since the NBA season is officially over, let’s giving these QUWBs of 2025 a proper goodbye. We’re ranking them based on which are the most Goated With The Sauce(™ Timothée Chalamet) aka, which of them exude the most QUWB energy (especially during these playoffs). 

8. Austin Reaves has won the hearts of so many, especially in LA. Maybe even Jessica Alba.  

7. Payton Pritchard is considered by C’s fans to be Boston’s White Boy Of The Year. There’s a reason Blake Griffin officiated his wedding. 

6. Tyler Herro despite his questionable understanding of history, Tyler Herro was maybe one of the first of this kind. Many consider him the consensus coldest white boy. 

5. The Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski is new on the scene but whether he’s in the tunnel, on the court, or at a Valkyries game taunting their opponents, he’s quickly making a QUWB name for himself. 

4. Donte DiVincenzo, also known as White Donte by Bomani Jones, The Big Ragu by Gus Johnson, and the Michael Jordan of Delaware by Jay Wright, has been on multiple rosters and made a lasting impression on all of them. Also, he’s also an amazing actor. 

3. Chet Holmgren may not even need explaining. But if you don’t know, he has a mullet and unwavering confidence. He also rocks white jeans. Both go well with his new ring.

2. TJ McConnell wants to be Thee White Boy according to Myles Turner. And if it weren’t for the other QUWB on the list, he would be. 

1. Alex Caruso tops our list after having revived white boy summer (for better or for worse). There are too many posts that read “Alex Caruso is my favorite white boy” to include in one newsletter, but just trust us. Plus, the internet says he deserves extra points for being bald. We’ll allow it. 

As we go on / we remember / all the shots we / made together / and as our lives change / come whatever / we will still be / fans forever

So goes Vitamin C song of the early aughts (kinda—with a few basketball-themed creative liberties). The 2024-2025 NBA season is officially over. After a hard fought Game 7 last night, the Thunder are your NBA champs, and the memories will last a lifetime. Let’s revisit some highlights.

Wemby played chess with fans before settling into his monkhood—TBD on what’s really goin’ on there. Fans learned to embrace the uncoolness of their favorite players. We all pondered the next face of the league (has anyone considered maybe the real face was Timothée Chalamet all along?) The playoffs saw a much needed vibe shift. Court of Gold was so good it was almost a catalyst for world peace (maybe we need more people to watch it actually, what with everyone happening…). Joe Mazzulla was out there doin’ his thing, and Josh Gondelman’s impression of him had us dying. SGA topped basically every best dressed list. The league either was or wasn’t rigged. A Jalen Brunson voodoo doll almost sent the Knicks to the finals. And KD finally completed the rainbow challenge. 

Everyday in #thisleague brought a new storyline, but nothing can last forever. October can’t come soon enough.