Choosing a gift for the basketball fan in your life isn't as simple as giving a T-shirt with her favorite team's logo or a basketball from your local sporting goods store. In the month leading up to Christmas, casually engage the fan about her passion for the sport. Ask about her favorite team, players and her preferred method of watching basketball. During your conversations, listen for clues that can help you pick the gift that will highlight her Christmas.
How to Choose Christmas Gifts for Basketball Fanatics
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It may be difficult to think of the perfect Christmas gift for a family member or friend, but for the person who wears a basketball jersey, shoots hoops in his spare time and constantly talks about the sport, you don't need to get too creative. Basketball fans love basketball-themed gifts; how you tailor your gift depends on the recipient's particular interests surrounding the game.
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Plan an Outing
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Many basketball fans love attending games, so tickets to the nearest National Basketball Association team may be his favorite item under the Christmas tree. Another ideal choice, provided your budget is extensive, is tickets to see the home team play in another city. If NBA tickets are too expensive, options include tickets to a Women's National Basketball Association game or a college basketball game. If you give tickets to an out-of-town game, include a gift card for a hotel, a restaurant or some spending money.
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Watch at Home
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Not every basketball fan needs to attend a live game to appreciate a thoughtful Christmas gift. If the fan in your life prefers watching hoops at home because his favorite team plays out of state, a subscription to cable or satellite television's NBA League Pass, which provides access to games in distant viewing markets, is ideal. Make the at-home experience complete with a team jersey, a set of team-themed beer glasses or coffee mugs, a team popcorn popper with matching serving bowls or, for winter nights, a team fleece blanket.
Buy Equipment or Decorative Items
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If the basketball fan is more passionate about playing the sport than watching it, a number of gifts are suitable. A full-sized net, which the recipient can mount in her backyard or driveway, is ideal, as is a small, indoor net that hangs on the back of a door. Basketball-themed decorative items are also suitable; ideas include NBA team Christmas tree decorations, a basketball-themed wall or desk clock, a framed image of a superstar or arena, a team calendar or team drink coasters.
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