NBA Fans found a new debate this week, and it had nothing to do with points or standings. It started with a courtside photo of Jayson Tatum wearing an outfit that looked very familiar.
@NBAMemes posted a side-by-side photo and captioned it, “Jayson Tatum can’t stop copying everyone,” pointing out that Tatum’s look closely matched an outfit worn by Bad Bunny during his Super Bowl Halftime Show appearance.
Jayson Tatum can’t stop copying everyone (laughing with tears emoji) pic.twitter.com/ZFBBj5xzJQ
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) February 9, 2026
The comparison spread fast, and NBA Fans immediately split into camps.
Some thought it was obvious inspiration. Others argued the timeline didn’t add up. @DWhite_Defender tried to shut it down by saying, “That Tatum picture was before that super bowl though.”
That comment suggested the viral photo of Tatum may have been taken earlier, making the copying claims unfair.
But the internet rarely agrees quietly. @simon_xpp replied to that comment and nudged it with, “Nah, they took this photo this morning.”
That pushed NBA Fans right back into debate mode, questioning when the image was actually captured.
Then @Ashharvey4 directly replying to the photo said, “He wore it 1st.” That added another layer, with NBA Fans now arguing over who stepped out in the look first.
Fashion talk around athletes isn’t just about clothes. For NBA Fans, it becomes part of a player’s image. A single courtside outfit can spark conversations about personality, originality, and influence. In this case, a simple side-by-side photo turned into a full timeline investigation, with NBA Fans doing what they do best: debating every detail like it decides a series.
NBA Fans Split Over Jayson Tatum’s Outfit As Critics And Supporters Clash Online
While some NBA Fans focused on who wore it first, others went straight for jokes.
@chasec3hd found the outfit hilarious and said, “Lmfao right buds a fckin cornball w a hospital ring.”
The blunt comment quickly gained traction among NBA Fans who were already piling on. The phrase “hospital ring” added fuel, hinting at how fans sometimes minimize championship runs when debating players online.
Not everyone was in attack mode. @JDeandre21 said, “Let that man be lol,” a sentiment echoed by other NBA Fans who felt the criticism was over the top.
For them, it was just clothes. Nothing more.
The reaction shows how NBA Fans treat style as part of the performance. A tunnel walk or courtside appearance can draw as much attention as a stat line. Some NBA Fans enjoy the fashion risks. Others see any resemblance as copying.
In the end, the moment says more about fan culture than the outfit itself. NBA Fans will argue about wins, trades, and now wardrobe choices with the same energy. One photo sparked jokes, defenses, and timeline debates all at once. That’s the modern sports cycle.
