For some reason, stars seem to like basketball above as well as beyond other sports. I have a theory on why that may be: Not only is the sport rather prominent in both new York as well as Los Angeles, however the indoor, managed atmosphere in which the game is played enables celebs to gown up as well as look great since they understand they’ll be photographed. That seems to be particularly true of female basketball fans; we’ve discovered that everybody from Cameron Diaz to Kim Kardashian shows up at basketball games dressed to the nines, as well as much more importantly, bring excellent bags.

We’ve looked with the courtside seats of a few of the country’s most significant NBA teams to discover all the fantastic purses that celebs have toted to basketball games, as well as today, with the begin of college basketball’s March Madness as well as the NBA playoffs on the horizon, seemed like an suitable time to share our findings. even if you don’t like the game, it may be worth it to get some Knicks or Lakers tickets just to bag-watch.

First, it seems like we ought to acknowledge the stars who are tried-and-true basketball fans – the ones who go so commonly that they’re clearly not just there to be photographed. Kaley Cuoco seems to be a significant Lakers fan, however we only caught her courtside purse option when with this Chanel Cerf Tote.

On the east Coast, Michelle Trachtenberg commonly heads up the Knicks cheering section. This Gucci restricted edition new York Boston Bag is rather suitable for showing her support. shop Gucci through Gucci.com.

Michelle’s Chanel traditional Flap seems like a extremely new York choice.

Michelle’s Louis Vuitton monogram Flocage Speedy, which she brought on the method into a Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, is among my preferred versions of the traditional Vuitton bag.

Vuitton is rather prominent at NBA games, really – here’s Gabrielle Union (who dates basketball superstar Dwyane Wade) bring a Louis Vuitton Mahina XL Tote.

Smash star Katharine McPhee toted a Louis Vuitton monogram Vernis Brea Bag out of a Knicks game.

Lil Wayne’s ex-ladyfriend Dhea sported a special version of the Louis Vuitton monogram Lockit.

One of the very best parts about basketball games is that the paps encounter celebs they may not otherwise seek out, like Kathy Bates, who brought a Louis Vuitton denim Neo Speedy.

Givenchy is likewise a surprisingly huge hit among well-known hoops fans. Cameron Diaz brought a Givenchy Nightingale Bag to applaud on the Lakers. purchase with Barneys for $2,020.

Khloe Kardashian (much much more from her later) likewise brought a Givenchy Nightingale Bag back when husband Lamar Odom was a Laker. purchase with Barneys for $2,020.

Ciara, who frequents NBA games, has a certain thing for the Givenchy Antigona Bag. purchase with Bergdorf Goodman for $2,405.

Here’s Ciara once again – different game, different Givenchy Antigona Bag. purchase with Bergdorf Goodman for $2,405.

January Jones likewise likes the Givenchy Antigona Bag as a courtside option. purchase with Bergdorf Goodman for $2,405.

For a different game, January changed up her Givenchy for a Marni Studded take on Bag. shop Marni bags through Net-a-Porter.

Charlize Theron is a true original, or at least the only celeb we found with Bottega Veneta. Her bag of option was the Bottega Veneta stone Antique Ostrich Perles Bag. shop Bottega Veneta through Net-a-Porter.

Talk about a blast from the past – here’s Megan Fox toting a Chloe Paddington Bag. purchase with Barneys for $2,195.

Gossip woman alum Jessica Szohr likewise toted a throwback It Bag to see the Lakers – hers was a Marc Jacobs Stam Bag. purchase for $1,395 through Neiman Marcus.

Regina King selected to keep things laid-back with a eco-friendly Marc by Marc Jacobs physician Q Groovee Satchel. shop Marc by Marc Jacobs through ShopBop.

Howard Stern‘s other half Beth hid her Dior woman Dior Bag under her seat.

You can barely see it, however I’m 100% sure that Sophia Bush is bring a Proenza Schouler PS1 at this game. למה? since I have one in the precise exact same print as well as I’d acknowledge it anywhere. shop Proenza Schouler at ProenzaSchouler.com.

Jessica Alba isn’t as much of a regular flier at Lakers games as a few of the celebs on this list, however we like her Prada Spazzolato carry so much that it doesn’t even matter. shop Prada through Neiman Marcus.

Rihanna, on the other hand, takes in a great deal of basketball. We’re especially partial to this lemon yellow Devi Kroell Python Hobo.

For a much more neutral approach, Rihanna sported this Fendi Mia Zucca take on Bag. shop Fendi through Neiman Marcus.

I’m not even sure what to state about this old picture of Rihanna outside of an NBA game, other than that she’s bring a Gucci Guccissima leather top deal with Satchel. shop Gucci through Gucci.com.

Can you believe that Jessica Simpson‘s extremely comprehensive bag is Alexander McQueen? shop Alexander McQueen through Net-a-Porter.

I wouldn’t have pegged Pamela Anderson as a Goyard fan, however there you go. She brought this Goyard Jeanne Bowling Bag to a Lakers game.

I’m not sure if Christina Aguilera’s bag is Christian Louboutin, however her shoes sure are. shop Christian Louboutin through Net-a-Porter.

La La Anthony media character as well as other half of Knicks star Carmelo Anthony, toted an Alexander Wang Jane Bag in trendy leopard to a game. shop Alexander Wang through ShopBop.

Cheryl Burke of dancing with the stars is a Lakers fan, even if her Valentino Rockstud Dome satchel is much more of a Clippers color. purchase the pink version for $1,995 through Nordstrom.

Often, stars bring to games precisely what they bring all over else, like Lauren Conrad with her Balenciaga City Bag in white. purchase with Neiman Marcus for $1,545.

Kourtney Kardashian is the least basketball-loving of the Kardashian sisters, however she does go to games occasionally. This time, she brought a Balenciaga City Bag. purchase with Neiman Marcus for $1,545.

Nicole Richie is likewise a fan of the Balenciaga-and-basketball look, if her Balenciaga City Bag is any type of indication. purchase with Neiman Marcus for $1,545.

It makes me anxious to see Julia Louis-Dreyfus put her ivory Lanvin Amalia take on Bag so close to food trash, let alone on the ground! purchase with Neiman Marcus for $2,490.

The Tod’s D-Styling satchel is ideal for Hilary Swank’s laid-back style. purchase with Nordstrom for $1,845.

Tom Hanks as well as Rita Wilson, bring a Stella McCartney Falabella Tote, are rather dressed up for a basketball game. purchase with Neiman Marcus for $1,195.

This Valentino bag makes sense when you think about Eva Longoria’s ladylike aesthetic. shop Valentino through Neiman Marcus.

Where there are celebs these days, there are undoubtedly Celine bags. Knicks fan Kate Upton sported this bicolor Celine Luggage carry to a game last year.

NBA routine (and NBA wife) Khloe Kardashian brought a extremely similar bicolor Celine Luggage carry to see the Clippers play.

Not to be outdone, Upton responded with a Celine traditional Box Bag.

Mama Kris Jenner is likewise in on a few of the Celine action with this black as well as white Celine physician Bag.

Khloe, though, is the most dedicated to the Celine look. She has not one Celine Trapeze Tote…

…but two.

I’m not stating Terrell Owens is bring this bright pink Celine Luggage Tote, however for our purposes, it is sitting rather close to his feet.

We’d be remiss, of course, if we didn’t file the numerous Chanel bags that discover their method to basketball games, including this Chanel Quilted satchel brought by Kim Kardashian a number of years ago.

Emma stone got in on the Chanel fun with a Chanel Quilted Bag. (It has the back pocket of a traditional Flap, however the deal with attachment is different?)

Toni Braxton paired her huge Chanel Quilted Bowler with a Lakers hat.

Angela Simmons brought her Chanel Coco Cocoon carry to view the Knicks.

Avril Lavigne headed into a Lakers game with a significant Chanel logo Tote? בטח, למה לא.

Kyle Richards as well as her niece Nicky Hilton brought matching red Chanel Flap Bags to sit courtside at a Lakers game.

We’ll begin our long line of courtside Hermes Birkins with Laura Govan of Basketball Wives. exactly how appropriate.

Kyle Richards goes extremely few locations without her reliable black Hermes Birkin.

From right here on out, it’s all Kardashians as well as their Birkins. Kris Jenner leads the pack with a spectacular black crocodile Hermes Birkin. (Is it the So Black version? I can’t tell in this lighting.)

Kim Kardashian went to see the Knicks with this dark grey Hermes Birkin.

Even the family’s youngest members are getting in on the Hermes Birkin game, like Kendall Jenner with this brown version.

At basketball games, though, Khloe Kardashian completely spheres out with her bags. We’ve already discussed her Givenchy as well as Celine choices, however her Birkins are the best. inspect out this remarkable blue version.

Neutral Hermes Birkins? Khloe’s got that covered.

Best of all, though, is Khloe’s bright, citrusy yellow Hermes Birkin.