“Kyle Korver Looks Like He Sells Guitars”: LeBron James’ Teammate’s Unrecognizable Look Goes Viral Within NBA World

When LeBron James hit his 40th birthday on December 30, it was more than just another milestone in his NBA journey. The celebration was amplified with a custom video from the NBA, featuring former teammates like Kevin Love, Chauncey Billups, Mike Brown. LeBron himself joked about age, saying, “They told me I’m old as hell.” But it wasn’t just LeBron’s achievement that got fans talking. As his old friend former teammate Kyle Korver wished him on his milestone, it triggers a unique reaction among the fans—and it wasn’t just because of the words he said.

As close friends and former teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2017 to 2018, LeBron and Korver shared two intense runs to the NBA Finals. During those years, Korver was a critical part of the team, earning a reputation as one of the league’s best three-point shooters. LeBron often relied on Korver’s sharpshooting skills to help push the team forward in high-stakes moments.

In his birthday video for LeBron, Kyle Korver kicked things off with a light-hearted, “Hey Bron…40 is a good number.” But it was his next comment that left fans scratching their heads. Korver jokingly told LeBron, “Don’t worry about being 40. You just need a new look. Let your hair grow, or maybe your beard.” The video, full of Korver’s signature humor, got fans to tune in—but what really stole the show was Korver’s own appearance.

Fans couldn’t help but notice Korver’s unrecognizable new style. Gone was the familiar clean-cut look from his NBA days, replaced with a style that had left fans with cracking jokes.

Fans can’t get over Kyle Korver’s unrecognizable look

When Kyle Korver’s birthday wish video for LeBron James dropped, fans had a field day commenting on his surprising transformation. “Korver look like he walk around wit a guitar case 😂,” joked one fan, while another chimed in, “Kyle Korver looks like he sells guitars for a living 🎸😂😂😂😂.” With his long blond hair and rugged style, Korver gave off major European rockstar vibes. One fan even compared him to an EDM artist, saying, “Kyle Korver looks like European EDM artists.” Safe to say, his new look had everyone doing a double take.

Interestingly, Korver seems perfectly fine embracing his evolving style. Back in 2019, during The 10-Year Challenge, Korver laughed at his younger self’s hairstyle and fashion sense. “Look at those terrible shoes,” he said, cringing at a clip of his 27-year-old self. It’s clear that Korver’s sense of style—and confidence—has come a long way since then. With his current look turning heads, he’d probably get a laugh revisiting that 2019 clip with his fresh guitar-slinging aesthetic.

But the fan reactions didn’t stop at guitars and EDM comparisons. One fan couldn’t resist poking fun, saying, “Kyle looks like he just crawled out of a cave somewhere 😂,” while another admitted, “Ngl if I saw that Kyle Korver on the street I wouldn’t even recognize him😭.” Despite the jokes about his style, it’s hard to forget Korver’s impact during his NBA career.

Starting his NBA journey in 2003—the same year as LeBron—Korver made a name for himself as a sharpshooter. A second-round pick, he went on to rank 8th on the all-time three-point leaderboard. He’s the only player to lead the league in three-point shooting percentage four times and still holds franchise records for the Hawks and Jazz. So, whether it’s his style or his stats, Korver remains a standout, both then and now.