Because we’re a culture website focused on the 18-35 male demo, it’s about that time of year for the obligatory cheerleaders post.
Of course, the NBA has more of a dance-team vibe than actual cheerleading, meaning these girls have to be insanely talented to make any roster. Therefore photos won’t be able to truly justify which team has the best of the best ………… and by now, forget it …. you’re not reading this anyway… SO….
Below are just a slice of the best dance teams from the NBA this season.
Soooo … New Orleans, then?
Josh Helmuth is the editor of Crave Sports.
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2017 NBA Cheerleaders
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Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader performs during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Philips Arena on January 20, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Atlanta Hawks
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 13: An Atlanta Hawks dancer performs during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Philips Arena on October 13, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Charlotte Hornets
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 13: A Charlotte Hornets cheerleader performs during their game against the Orlando Magic at Time Warner Cable Arena on April 13, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets won 117-103. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 10: The Cleveland Cavaliers Girls perform during the first half during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Quicken Loans Arena on December 10, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Hornets 116-105. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 21: The Cavaliers Girls dance team dance during the first half during the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Quicken Loans Arena on January 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Cleveland Cavaliers
CLEVELAND, OH - JUNE 08: Cleveland Cavaliers cheerleaders perform prior to Game 3 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on June 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Denver Nuggets
DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 05: The Denver Nuggets Dancers perform during a break in the action against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Pepsi Center on April 5, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 124-102. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors
OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 21: The Golden State Warriors dance team performs during an NBA basketball game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on October 21, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 07: Houston Rockets Power Dancers at Toyota Center on December 7, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Houston Rockets
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 12: Houston Rockets Power Dancers perform during the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets game at Toyota Center on December 12, 2016 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Indiana Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 10: Indiana Pacers cheerleaders perform during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 10, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Trail Blazers 118-111. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Indiana Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 05: A Indiana Pacers cheerleader performs during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 5, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Indiana Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 29: Indiana Pacers cheerleader performs during the game against the Houston Rockets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 29, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Rockets 120-101.(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 13: Members of the Los Angeles Laker Girls cheerleaders perform during the team's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at T-Mobile Arena on October 13, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sacramento won 116-104. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 15: Members of the Los Angeles Laker Girls cheerleaders perform during the team's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 15, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Golden State won 112-107. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Los Angeles Lakers
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: The Laker Girls perform during a break in NBA game action between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
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Memphis Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, TN - DECEMBER 14: A Memphis Grizzlies cheerleader performs during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum on December 14, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis defeated Cleveland 93-85. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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Miami Heat
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 12: Miami Heat dancers perform during a time out in the first half of the game against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Arena on December 12, 2016 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI - DECEMBER 23: Cheerleaders for the Milwaukee Bucks perform during a game against the Washington Wizards at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on December 23, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 02: Cheerleaders for the Milwaukee Bucks perform during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on January 2, 2017 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE, WI - NOVEMBER 25: Cheerleaders for the Milwaukee Bucks perform during a game against the Toronto Raptors at the BMO Harris Bradley Center on November 25, 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Raptors defeated the Bucks 105-99. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 29: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Smoothie King Center on November 29, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 05: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Smoothie King Center on December 5, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Memphis won the game in double overtime 110-108. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 15: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half of a game against the Indiana Pacers at the Smoothie King Center on December 15, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 21: New Orleans Pelicans cheerleaders perform during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Smoothie King Center on December 21, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 25: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Smoothie King Center on January 25, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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New Orleans Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 12: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during a game at the Smoothie King Center on November 12, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 05: A New Orleans Pelicans cheerleader performs during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks at the Smoothie King Center on January 5, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
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Philadelphia 76ers
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 18: Philadelphia 76ers dancers perform during a timeout as they face the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on December 18, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers won 108-107. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)
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Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns cheerleaders prepare to dance during an NBA Global Games match against the Dallas Mavericks at the Mexico City Arena, on January 12, 2017, in Mexico City. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Getty Images)
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Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 25: Blazer Dancers perform during a time out in the first quarter of an NBA game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazzat the Moda Center on September 25, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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Sacramento Kings
SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 10: The Sacramento Kings Dancers performs during an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on November 10, 2016 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Washington Wizards
WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: The Washington Wizards dance team performs during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Verizon Center on November 21, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
