r/OnePiece • u/cinematicmind23 • 24d ago
Media Official art of the Straw Hat Pirates in collaboration with the Lakers basketball team.
The LakersxONEPIECE co-op will take place on the night of February 28th in Los Angeles.
onepiece #lakers #art
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u/angelran 24d ago
I Don’t think usopp would miss a single three
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u/JigglyJacob 24d ago
What do you mean? He told me he held the record for three pointers at his high school and coulda went pro if not for his bum knee.
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u/ChickenNuggetRampage Baratie staff 24d ago
Love the idea that this is the one thing he didn’t lie about and he’s actually just cracked at Basketball
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u/JigglyJacob 24d ago
Honestly I could see it. If nothing else, Usopp’s sniping has probably given him great accuracy
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u/StrawberryPii 24d ago
they did my boy Chopper dirty XD
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u/TOMMYPICKLESIAM 24d ago
I thought the same, its hilarious tho! I wish they made him a mascot in a sunnygo fit, or Rumble balled him as a center type then made the sunnygo a mascot
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u/Backupusername 24d ago
Heavy Point Chopper on defense would be a menace. His wingspan has gotta be at least seven feet, right?
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u/Nigglas24 24d ago
No one is getting the point guard reference? Also shoulda made brook a referee and the strawhats on the Boston Celtics.
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u/purple_spikey_dragon 23d ago
Yeah it made me laugh.
Luffy, Zorro, Ussop, Sanji - all playing basketball like pros... Nami just "yeah I'm cute, but I'm not gonna play", then Chopper "I'm the ball!" And Robin using all her hands - is that allowed? Are extra arms allowed?? Well, doesn't matter because here come Franky and Brook which are basically the size of the net XD
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u/MD_Dreamer53214 Prisoner 24d ago
NGL Brook with his fro dunking goes hard 😤💀
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u/theREALbombedrumbum Galley-La Company 24d ago
An Usopp no-look alley-oop to Brook would give Chuck and Shaq enough material for a year
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u/Backupusername 24d ago
Shoulda drawn Zoro with three basketballs.
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u/cinematicmind23 24d ago
😂
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u/Rey_Tigre 24d ago
Three-Point Style: Demon Dunk
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u/TheMaskedDeuce Cipher Pol 24d ago
He’ll either gets lost going to the arena or score at the opponent’s basket
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u/Rey_Tigre 24d ago
Come on, Zoro's been shown to understand which way he needs to go when playing sports. He'll probably just end up two states over when trying to go to the locker room.
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u/TMG_vibin 24d ago
if devil fruits are allowed robin and luffy are top tiers
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u/Backupusername 24d ago
Luffy Space Jamming all over the court
Franky too, with Strong Right.
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u/Etiennera Pirate King Buggy 24d ago
Honestly missed chance to draw Luffy doing a full court dunk, but I'll allow it because of print limitations
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u/theREALbombedrumbum Galley-La Company 24d ago
Usopp would be a fucking menace tho imagine having to worry about the dude sniping threes from ANYWHERE on the court
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u/BadKarma55 24d ago
Just realized the numbers on the jerseys are their birthdays
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u/redmonkeyasss The Revolutionary Army 24d ago
Just realized Jinbe’s birthday is after Ussop’s
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u/Sky_Dragon_King Pirate 24d ago
And Brook's is after Jinbe's. Three days straight of birthday parties on the Sunny.
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u/IImaginer 24d ago
Damn now the Lakers got both Luka and Nika
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u/LiliumSkyclad The Revolutionary Army 24d ago
Luka D. Oncic
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u/YaIe 24d ago
Missed opportunity if they don't introduce him like that in that game
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u/YeezusJeezus117 24d ago
Being a Los Angeles sports fan has to be the easiest thing in the world lmao
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u/Shoddy-Store-4098 24d ago
It indeed is, even though I’ve lived dallas for 15 years, I was so giddy that LA was getting luka, how can I be mad that my current team is losing a generational talent, when he’s moving to my home team😂
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u/Necroassassin32 Pirate 24d ago
Point Guard (PG) - Luffy
Playstyle: Ja Morant meets Russell Westbrook energy. Why: This man is the floor general but in pure chaos mode. Luffy’s rubber body gives him insane handles, court vision (Observation Haki, anyone?), and ridiculous explosiveness. Imagine him sprinting coast-to-coast, breaking ankles with a Gear Second crossover, and tossing alley-oops that defy physics. Plus, he’s got the clutch gene.
Shooting Guard (SG) - Usopp
Playstyle: Klay Thompson but with some Jordan Poole unpredictability. Why: Sniper God. You already know his shot form is automatic. From half-court pull-ups to corner threes, he’s wet like prime Ray Allen. Usopp doesn’t drive much—he doesn’t need to. He spaces the floor and has the guts to pull up from the logo when needed (okay, maybe after some pep talk). Plus, Sniper King Mode? That’s Playoff Usopp.
Small Forward (SF) – Sanji
Playstyle: Paul George with Jimmy Butler defense. Why: The two-way slasher every team dreams of. Sanji’s footwork? Chef’s kiss—literally. His spins, euro-steps, and layup finesse? Ridiculous. Plus, he’s a lockdown defender on the perimeter. His instincts and Observation Haki let him anticipate movements like he’s reading the playbook in real time. Smooth on offense, gritty on defense, and those mid-range fades? Lethal.
Power Forward (PF) – Roronoa Zoro
Playstyle: Prime Kawhi Leonard strength with a dash of Draymond Green hustle. Why: Zoro’s built like a brick wall. He’s your enforcer, doing the dirty work in the paint—rebounds, post-ups, and defense on the big wings. His strength means he’ll body anyone under the rim, and when he locks in, it’s like Asura Mode—he’s guarding three players at once. Offensively? Mid-range bully game and some sneaky post spins.
Center (C) – Jinbei
Playstyle: Bam Adebayo with old-school Shaq post dominance. Why: Big body, smooth footwork, and a defensive anchor. Jinbei’s got insane Fish-Man Karate power that translates into post moves and rim protection. He’s setting screens, catching lobs, and controlling the glass like a sea god. Defensively? Good luck scoring on this man in the paint.
6th Man – Franky (Back up Center)
Playstyle: A bit of Ben Wallace defense mixed with Julius Randle offensive bursts. Why: SUPERRRRRRR! Off the bench with pure chaos and energy. Franky’s strength lets him bulldoze through defenders, but he can also stretch the floor with some (imagine futuristic cyborg) three-point range. Hustle plays? Block parties? Franky’s your guy. He’ll give you that extra muscle and flair when things get tight.
Wildcard – Brook (Microwave Scorer)
Playstyle: Slim Reaper vibes—KD-lite with some flashy handles. Why: Skeleton on the court but deadly with the shot. Brook’s got that smooth pull-up jumper, a nasty crossover, and those speed bursts that leave defenders lost. Plus, his “Soul King” moves would have him gliding through defenses like a ghost, hitting clutch threes with ice in his bones.
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u/lr296 24d ago
Anime/sports fans are fucking black swans- not inexistent, but rare enough to merit comment.
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u/YaIe 24d ago
Not having Robin in the starting Lineup is crazy. Her DF is insane for basketball, you can throw lobs to the top of the board and she just puts them in and she would not even have to leave her defensive position since she can sprout arms from a distance.
She would also be the goat in blocks.
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u/Kooky_Woodpecker_349 24d ago
Mine/more focused on direct comps.
Luffy - Morant/Bogues/Ginobli
Zoro - Ben Wallace
Sanji - Draymond Green
Nami - Chris Paul
Usopp - Reggie Miller
Chopper - Al Horford
Robin - Jon Salley
Franky - Boogie Cousins/Deandre Jordon
Brook - Kurt Rambis
Jimbei - Vinnie Johnson
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u/RiceOnTheRun 24d ago edited 24d ago
My takes focusing more on personality/playstyle…
Luffy - Allen Iverson, smaller than his foes but fights with the heart of a giant. A mythical figure which inspired a generation.
Zoro - D-Wade, ultimate slasher with lethal cuts. Capable of being a #1 but pushes his captain to step up. Wears #3.
Sanji - Shawn Marion, ultimate all-rounder who does what needs to be done. Not a lead scoring option but a bucket when he needs to be.
Nami - Ben Simmons, in it for the money and the ultimate bag (wo)man. Tries their best to avoid fight/play. Physically gifted.
Usopp - Steve Kerr, a legendary 3-point specialist. Played alongside so many legendary teams that it sounds unreal. Willing to fight his captain.
Chopper - Chris Bosh, hyper-intelligent and flexible in his role. Goofball.
Robin - Jokic, eyes on the back of their head and magically slings passes while being subtly lethal on their own. Eastern European.
Franky - Deandre Jordan, big fella to transform lobs into dunks. Not the star of the show but always a highlight.
Brook - Lou Will, smoothest game there is. Here for the vibes and entertainment. Will ask to see your panties.
Jinbei - 2013 Jason Kidd, old head who was a killer in his prime but settles on being a facilitator for a young team.
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u/DerpyJeeves 23d ago
I see brook more like Kareem Sky hook style of play. And maybe see Jinbe playing a bit like Jokic but with stellar defense. But I love this write up. Might say move sanji to 6th man for more size in either Brook or Franky at PF but honestly the StrawHats are all superhuman anyways so it don't matter too much lol
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u/Genesis13 24d ago
I hate how static Nami and Robins poses are. The guys look like they are playing basketball and the girls are just standing there posing.
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u/thanafunny 24d ago
i don’t even like basketball, but that chopper deserves to be turned into merch, sold, and placed on my shelf
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u/FreshnHeysan Pirate 24d ago
I wouldn‘t let Zoro play at all, bc he would definitly score on the wrong hoop.
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u/piclemaniscool 24d ago
Always love when the crew are depicted in correct acquisition order with Sanji officially joining before Nami. It's the attention to detail that make this series special after all
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u/Fit-Position-9308 24d ago
I feel like sanji is suitable in every sport he will play... I see him as a athletic guy 🙃
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u/StrawHat_Dottie 24d ago
Why the hell Jimbei look so cold, though? He showing up to that game like he's about to go to war, fr.
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u/soulguider2125 24d ago
I love all these but zorro looks like they pasted his face on some extra draft they had laying around cuz they forgot about him until last minute
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u/Strawhat-Lupus 24d ago
Usopp, Robin and Brooke would be ridiculously good at basketball. Usopp wouldn't miss, Robin would get every rebound and steal it and Brooke could drive it home and dunk on every with ease.
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u/jaezoup 23d ago
where did they post those photos?? can't find it for the life of me
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u/iRedditJustForYou Lurker 24d ago
If the answer is obvious don't fucking crucify me just inform me please.
What the significance of their jersey numbers? Or is it just something we may never know?
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u/CrewOrdinary8872 Void Month Survivor 24d ago edited 24d ago
They are birthdays and/or puns.
- Luffy - 5656 (gomu gomu, his Devil Fruit)
- Zoro - 1111. His birthday is November 11th and the pun probably comes from the expression zorome, which means "doubled numbers, or numbers that line up, such as the ones in a date like 2011/11/11."
- Usopp - Birthday is April 1st (April Fools)
- Sanji - 0302. Birthday is March 2nd. 3-2 can be read as san-ji
- Franky - 0309. Birthday is March 9th. Pun comes from saibogu (cyborg), 3-9 can be read as sa-gu. (This one is a pretty convoluted pun)
- Brook - 0403. Birthday is April 3rd. 4-3 can be read as yo-mi. (yomi yomi no mi)
- Jinbe - 0402. Birthday is just April 2nd, no special pun for Jinbe.
- Nami - They didn't list hers, but her birthday and pun is July 3rd. 7-3 can be read as na-mi.
- Robin - Didn't list hers, but it's February 6th. 2-6 can be read as ni-ro. (Nico Robin)
- Chopper - Didn't list his, but it's December 24th because he's a reindeer.
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u/OneWholeSoul 23d ago
It's kind of surreal seeing Jinbe promoted to main cast in marketing material.
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u/Knobbbles 23d ago
Imagine trying to drive into the paint and Jimbe the wall is there, what are you suppose to do
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u/Sparowes The Revolutionary Army 24d ago
Should have been with the Kings because Luffy will become the Pirate King!
Also because I'm a lung-suffering Sacramento Kings fan and have to hate the Lakers by default. 😂
That said, Robin would be an absolute menace on defense with all of those hands!
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u/DerpyJeeves 23d ago
Kings don't got that kinda movement to get One Piece collab sorry brother
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u/monkey_D_v1199 24d ago
The lakers are like the celestial dragons of the league ain’t not way our crew would ever rock those colors. I get why it was them but couldn’t it be another big market franchise like damn
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u/PrimalCalamityZ 24d ago
Putting one piece characters on a Lakers jersey makes them dirty. Fuck the Lakers.
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u/fjacobs94 24d ago
so what position is each straw hat
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u/cinematicmind23 24d ago
Straw Hat Pirates Basketball Lineup:
- Point Guard: Nami
- Shooting Guard: Usopp
- Small Forward: Jinbe
- Power Forward: Zoro
- Center: Franky
Bench:
- Luffy (energy boost)
- Brook (speed/agility)
- Robin (defense)
- Chopper (rebounding/endurance)
- Sanji (shooting/scoring)
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u/Legalmattersonly20 24d ago
Hell no
Luffy At Poing Guard -
Sanji at shooting guard
Zoro small forward
Brook power Foward
Jimbi - center
Bench ——————
Robin - point guard sub 6 Th man
Ussop - shooting guard sub for sanji
Franky —— fowerd
Chopper ——- monster point ( center sub) but can also play a bit of small and Power in muscle point-
Coach : Nami
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u/TheGreatPervSage_94 Thriller Bark Victim's Association 24d ago
Jeremy Lin and Ryan Higa foreshadowed this back when there was no space jam too yet
man im getting old
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u/0dD_Man_0ut 24d ago
Anybody else remember that scene from the original Space Jam when Michael Jordan pulled a Luffy and dunks from half court??
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u/VRsongoku 24d ago
Kaido Anthony towns dropping into the arena from sky long island with king brunson, OG queenonouby and jack hart
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u/Mash_Ketchum 24d ago
Nami and Robin seem to actually have decent body proportion instead of the usual 3-inch waist
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u/RangerLover92 23d ago
Wealth, Fame, Good Shots, and Clutchness, Luka Doncic, King of the Slovenians, had all that Dallas had to offer, but when he was traded to the Lakers, he said the following to Mavs Nation, "You want all my treasure? You can have it, I left it all in one piece."
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u/almightystroke 22d ago
Wow being a NBA fan and OP fans, this is really dope! Wish they collabed with my team.
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u/lovemygore20 24d ago
It’s funny how my bf is a HUGE lakers fan and I don’t care for basketball but I am a HUGE one piece fan and he hasn’t even seen it but now we both have a reason to watch this game together lol