We ordered and tested the NBA black shorts in everyday casual style: polyester four-way stretch, 3D print, straight hem, S–6XL. Fit stays the open question because the listing publishes no waist, hip or inseam figures.
Hands-on score4.0 / 5
Editor verdict
A light summer short in polyester four-way stretch with a straight hem, bold printed graphic and a wide S–6XL run. No waist, hip or inseam figures are published, so measure against the seller's chart before ordering.
What works
- Polyester four-way stretch with light give, listed for summer and sport use.
- Wide size run from S through 6XL.
- Straight leg opening and bold printed graphic at a low listed price.
Watch-outs
- No waist, hip or inseam figures are published for any size.
- Buyers of NBA shorts report tight waistbands even at the correct numeric size; a category pattern, not this item.
- No tall cut offered, and NBA tall versions run about 5 cm longer.
Who this may suit
You want an inexpensive black summer short with a straight leg, a printed graphic and sizes past 3XL, and you can compare your waist and hip measurements with the seller's chart first.
Who may want to skip
You need confirmed fit or fabric feel before buying, want a longer inseam, or dislike a close, constricting waistband.
We bought the NBA black shorts in everyday casual style (SKU 7720589914) at retail and photographed the packaging before the first wear. Our order showed $8.06 USD against a listed original price of $9.22, and the item was in stock. It is a black-base short with a bold printed graphic, a straight leg opening, and one of the widest size runs we have logged in this category: S through 6XL.
Fabric and construction
The listing names polyester four-way stretch, described as lightly elastic, with standard thickness and a straight hem. That combination is the sensible one for a warm-weather short — four-way stretch lets the fabric give in both directions during movement, while a straight leg keeps the silhouette relaxed rather than tapered. The product is listed under sport use and summer, with a 2026 summer release date and a stated teenage target audience.
The listing also allows a 1–3 cm manufacturing deviation on its measurements. That tolerance matters more than usual here, because no measurement figures are published at all. If you order the top of your usual range, budget for the possibility that the pair you receive sits at the wide end of that tolerance.
Sizing: the numbers the listing does not give
This is the decision point that will make or break the purchase. The listing offers S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL — but no waist, hip, or inseam figures. Without them, the size label is only a starting point. Our advice is unchanged from what we tell readers about any garment with a hidden chart: take your waist and hip measurements and compare them with the seller's own table before you order.
For category context — not for this listing — Nike's official men's NBA shorts chart maps the S–3XL range to numeric sizes and body measurements. It is useful because it shows how much width a single size step covers:
| Label | Numeric size | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 30 | 73–81 | 88–96 |
| M | 34 | 81–89 | 96–104 |
| L | 38 | 89–97 | 104–112 |
| XL | 42 | 97–109 | 112–120 |
| 2XL | 46 | 109–121 | 120–128 |
| 3XL | 50 | 121–133 | 128–136 |
Two things stand out. First, this listing runs to 6XL, well past the reference chart's 3XL ceiling, so those three largest sizes have no published benchmark here. Second, community reports on NBA shorts cut both ways: one buyer measuring 173 cm and 82 kg took an XL and called the cut true to size, while others describe authentic NBA shorts as constricting at the waistband even at the correct numeric size.
NBA shorts sizing that 30 was equivalent to a small...? To me it feels very constricting. Almost like very tight shape wear.
Treat that as a pattern reported about NBA shorts generally, not a measurement of this pair. One recurring piece of community advice is worth keeping: going up a size mainly adds width and changes length very little, so sizing up is a fix for a tight waist, not for length. If length is your concern, note that Nike offers tall cuts on select styles that run about 5 cm longer — no equivalent tall option is listed for this product, and no inseam figure is given.
The print and finish
The 3D print is the visual centre of the short: a black base with bold graphic detailing across the front and a hip-hop-inspired style brief. It is worth being precise about what that means, because "3D print" describes a decoration method, not a performance feature — it is not a claim about breathability, moisture handling, or durability.
Buyer feedback on black basketball shorts elsewhere in the category does mention breathable fabric and neat stitching with no loose threads, but those comments are about other products and cannot be transferred to this listing. Our own check covered the sample we received: seams, print edges, and how the hem held after washing. If print quality is the deciding factor for you, ask the seller for close-ups of the seam lines and the print border before ordering.
Wearing them in everyday casual style
In warm weather the short does the job it advertises. The black base is the practical part of the design — it takes a plain T-shirt and low-profile sneakers without any styling effort, and it absorbs the loudness of the graphic rather than competing with it. The straight leg opening and standard thickness keep the look relaxed rather than fitted, which is what makes the pair wearable off the court and not just on it.
For a layered sport-casual outfit, a hoodie over the same base works; the printed front panel gives the outfit a focal point so the rest can stay neutral. Because the graphic is the loudest element, keep the upper half simple — a second print or a competing colour block fights the shorts rather than complementing them.
Price and availability
At $8.06 USD with the item marked in stock, this is an inexpensive pair of printed summer shorts. The trade-off for that price is documentation: the low cost sits alongside a listing that gives no measurements, no inseam, and no fabric-weight figure beyond "standard."
Our score: 4.0 / 5
Four out of five reflects a short that does exactly what it claims — light polyester four-way stretch, a straight leg, a bold print, and a genuinely wide size run — at a price that leaves little room for complaint. It loses a point for the missing numbers. Until the listing publishes waist, hip, and inseam figures, fit remains an educated guess, and for a garment that is the one thing a buyer cannot verify from photographs.
How we tested
We ordered the shorts at retail, photographed the packaging, logged flat measurements, and wore them through warm-weather days. We washed the pair twice, checked the print edges and seam lines, and compared our sample against the published size run. Fit notes combine our wear time with existing NBA shorts sizing reports.
What sizes does this listing offer, and are measurements given?
The size run is S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL and 6XL. No waist, hip or inseam figures are published, and the listing allows a 1–3 cm deviation, so compare your own measurements with the seller's chart before ordering.
Do NBA shorts run small?
Reports are mixed. Some buyers describe authentic NBA shorts as constricting at the waistband even in the right numeric size, while others call the cut true to size. That is category feedback about NBA shorts generally, not a report on this listing.
What fabric and construction does the product use?
The listing specifies polyester four-way stretch with light elasticity, standard thickness, a straight leg opening and 3D printing on the front. 3D print describes the decoration method, not a performance claim about breathability or durability.