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Do you have a special basketball nut in the family? Is your cousin Lou bonkers over the Lakers or Bulls? Getting a basketball fan a gift isn't that hard. Simply look for novelty gifts or gag gifts with a basketball theme. They'll love receiving it and the whole family or office will love watching.  There are basketball novelty gifts for both men and women so there's no discrimination when it comes to avid fans.

Some of the basketball novelty gifts for women can be as simple as a scrunchy with basketballs on it to hold that pony tail during practice. Most of the gifts are unisex, however. One example is the basketball zipper pull. You simply attach the gag gift to your zipper and the basketball acts as an extension and makes it easier to move up and down. These zipper pulls can be  gag gifts for older basketball fans, it's quite practical for the young ones that still have a difficult time manipulating clothing. It also prevents the zipper head from laying flat and making it difficult to pull.

Some novelty gifts are a little more expensive and more practical. A basketball hanging light or a basketball hanging light supported over a clear glass court makes a great addition to the recreation room of a basketball nut. It's the perfect lamp for those that love to party on the big game day or have a Sweet Sixteen or Elite Eight Basketball party. While the novelty gifts like hanging basketball lamps can run between $60 and $200 or more, a more inexpensive lamp for a basketball fan might be a table lamp with the base of a basketball. These are far more inexpensive than simple gag gifts.

If your fan loves to entertain, there are more novelty gifts perfect for him. Dishes such as meatballs or dips require a crock pot to keep them warm. Nothing is better than a basketball crock to set off the party for the college finals.  Basketball themed plates or even wall decorations all make great gifts too. You can even give gag gifts of party decorations or basketball paper plates and cups for those who love the sport.

Is your basketball lover still very young? Why not look at a basketball night light for them.  You could also decorate their room with basketball sheets or a comforter that bears the images of the sport. A basketball hoop accent for the wall with a real net to practice shots, a basketball doorknob and a basketball light switch cover can also enhance your little gal or guys room and make great novelty gifts. You'll find these make perfect selections for gag gifts to basketball aficionados who refuse to grow up.

If you're basketball fan is in the process of decorating a recreation room, you can help out with some novelty gifts. There are plenty of boarders with basketball themes and wall murals, which show scoreboards or even a favorite player making a jump shot. These novelty gifts are welcomed by the avid fan of the sport and are great gag gifts for relatives or co-workers.

A basketball throw rug makes a great novelty gift for all basketball fans. These rugs are practical but also can be fun gag gifts for the fan of your choice. They come in designs that vary from the image of a basketball court to a framed design of a basketball. There are even ones that have M&M designs along with basketballs for the collectors of the candy's memorabilia who love the game too.

Don't forget the soft Nerf basketball and hoop that's made exclusively for the desktop of a CEO or business mogul. They'll love closing the door and shooting a few hoops during the tense part of the business day, just to relieve a little tension. Novelty gifts like this are more than gag gifts, they're therapy.

Great gag gifts come in all varieties. A Slam Dunk gumball dispenser is the perfect present for any basketball fan. You have to make a basket to get a gumball. Novelty gifts like this provide entertainment and a focal point for any room. Simply press the lever and if you  manage to make a basket with one of the gumballs inside the dispenser, you'll be rewarded with a chewy treat.

Basketball clothing make perfect novelty gifts for those that love the game. Consider buying some game shorts that look like the real thing or a jersey to match their favorite team colors. You can also find novelty gifts such as t-shirts that bear the logo of the team or have clever sayings to show support.

Basketball fan sunglasses surround the eyes of the wearer with the outline of a basketball. Other novelty gifts available for basketball lovers are watches and travel alarms. These time pieces not only are practical through their daily life, they let the user know when it's time for the big game.
 

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