It would be remiss of us to look into games in Adelaide and not cover sport – possibly the most prolific game of all when you consider the roar of a stadium after a goal and the serious (and sometimes personal) fights between friends. If we could pick a best dressed sporting profession, trust us when we say, it’s the basketballers.
This was evident when we popped by the Adelaide 36ers vs Tasmania JackJumpers game for Style Sample. We knew there could only be one place to start: backstage as the players walk into the arena (showcasing Adelaide’s own tunnel fashion).
Oozing in style, Montrezl Harrell walks down with bags full of gear – donning Fendi sunglasses, a Michael Jordan tee and gold chains – and throws a peace sign as he poses for a picture.
We ask him questions and the mix of his thick American accent and his obvious height (he’s 201cm and we have to stand on our tippy toes and raise our arm in the air for the microphone to reach his mouth) leave us starstruck and in a daze.
Mission accomplished (if we do say so ourselves)!
DJ Vasiljevic
What is your favourite game of all time?
My favourite game of all time was when I was at the Sydney Kings where I had 42 points and 10 three-pointers to get the record, so that’s probably my biggest one.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
I’m not a big fashion guy, but I do rock out. I think tunnel fits is a big thing in the game of sport and I think the NBL – a lot of teams are doing it, and I think we got to lead it as players here in Australia, because a lot of other [sports] don’t do it.
Ben Griscti (above)
What is your favourite game of all time?
Uno with my friends is always a great time. Or maybe just some poker down and with my family when we go away, or something like that. Just nice card games, as well as basketball, obviously.
Clint Steindl
What is your favourite game of all time?
Right now it’s Uno because the team loves it.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Depends how the weather is. Down in Hobart, you kind of rug up because it gets a bit cold there.
Alice Haddy
What is your favourite game of all time?
I like tennis. I just think it’s fun – bit of a head game.
Have you watched Challengers?
Yeah, I loved it – so good.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Not team colours, so if you lose, you’re not disgraced.
Favourite Adelaide 36ers player?
No idea. I love them all.
Sunday Dech (above)
What is your favourite game of all time?
I’m a big chess player. I like chess.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Basic – jeans, plain tee, dressed up with some shoes. That’s probably it.
Favourite Adelaide 36ers player?
Jason Cadee – 400th game.
Jarell Martin
What is your favourite game of all time?
NBA 2K.
Montrezl Harrell (above)
What is your favourite game of all time?
I’m real big into video games and stuff like that, so I stream and stuff. I’ve got all the systems really. I’m a big video game person, so I would probably say consoles in general.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
I mean, it all depends on what sports game it is. You know, if it’s like NBA, WNBA, if I’m going to one of those games, I’m probably dressed up. If I’m more so chill, maybe high school game or something like that, I may still throw an outfit, but mostly probably just sweats or something like that – just kind of going by the vibe.
Adrianna Dimopoulos (left) and Chrissy Panagaris (right)
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Adrianna: Probably streetwear, something like this.
Chrissy: Yeah, streetwear.
What is your favourite game of all time?
Both: Soccer.
Sue Appleby (left), Fran Wilkinson (middle), Sharyn Mitchell (right)
What is your favourite game of all time?
Sue: Basketball
Fran: I’ll say the same
Sharyn: I love tennis.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Sue: We’re going out tonight so that’s why we’re a bit dressed up but normally casual clothes.
Mario Miklusica, Brook Mitchell, Peter Escott
What is your favourite game of all time?
Mario: Sequence – it’s a card game. It’s fantastic.
Brook: Mine would be Rummikub. It’s a board game.
Peter: I’d probably say NBA.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Mario: Depends if I’m doing a nudie run on the field, so probably nothing. Nah, look, depends. If it’s summery, shorts, top. If it’s wintery, jacket, cover up.
Brook: Comfy clothes, always.
Peter: Comfy clothes but also well-presented.
Favourite 36ers player of all time?
Peter: Brett Maher.
Kanari Kawamura (above)
What is your favourite game of all time?
Basketball, but this is the first time for watching a basketball game, so I’m not sure.
Jaide Nievera (left) and John Ilagan (right)
What is your favourite game of all time?
John: Sports game – basketball, also football.
Gerald Chukwu, Rin Dyer, Tamika Stavrou, Callum Gaspari (left to right)
What is your favourite game of all time?
Gerald: Basketball
Rin: I don’t know, basketball.
Tamika: AFL.
Callum: Yeah, AFL.
Thomas Phillips
What is your favourite game of all time?
The Game of Life, figuring out what to do and today’s a new experience of basketball.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Hahahahaha, I don’t usually go to sports games. Some sort of matching outfit to try and not blend.
Zara Quaziz (left) and Katherine Quaziz (right)
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Zara: Usually like my denim jeans, just very stylish, I like to colour coordinate with who I’m going for – so Adelaide 36ers is red, blue so that’s what I’m wearing.
Katherine: Just generally something comfortable, loose. I normally have my sneakers on but it was too hot today.
What is your favourite game of all time?
Zara: My favourite board game would be Cluedo or Monopoly, and card game would be Uno.
Katherine: My favourite game is basketball – easy to understand, one of my favourites.
Favourite Adelaide 36ers player?
Zara: Kendric Davis.
Loiese Vaseo
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Actually, this is my first time to watch a live NBL game. I always wear a jersey.
Favourite Adelaide 36ers player of all time?
Kai Sotto, he’s Filipino.
Hannah Brenton, Abby Brenton, Mia Valk, Bella Woosnam (left to right)
What is your favourite game of all time?
Hannah: Give or Take.
Abby: Give or Take or Ride the Bus.
Mia: Ride the Bus or Give or Take.
Bella: I’m going to say Monopoly.
What do you usually wear to a sports game?
Hannah: Normally just jeans and a nice top.
Abby: I’d say similar, usually a nice top, jeans and some nice pants and sneakers.
Mia: Depends on the weather – if it’s cold I’m wearing a hoodie. If not, jeans and a top.
Bella: Yeah, same – jeans and a top.
Favourite Adelaide 36ers player of all time?
Hannah: Mitch McCarron – gotta be Macca.
Abby: Mike McKay if we’re going previous eras.
Mia: I’ll go Isaac Humphries.
Bella: I’ll go the same.