# Lo-Fi NBA Portraits Negative Dunkalectics Creates a Series Entirely in Microsoft Paint By Luke James Thomas Bradley | Published 2011-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-paint-nba-art References: [negativedunkalectics](http://www.negativedunkalectics.com/2011/06/ms-painting-your-favorite-nba-players.html) The offbeat thinking person's basketball blog Negative Dunkalectics has created a series of hoops graphics done entirely in [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-holiday-sweater) Paint. Some entries in the series display impressive paint prowess, while others qualify more for the "so-bad-it's-good" category. Among the stars given the retro portrait treatment are recent Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki and older legends such as [Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kareem-abduljabbar), Reggie Miller and Chris Mullin. Some of the images comically refer to specific, infamous incidents in [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series) history, such as Miller's playoff trash talking. NBA fandom has always engendered a bit of a nerd component, and this amusing gallery by Negative Dunkalectics is proof! With '90s nostalgia in full swing and lo-fi, 8-bit and other old school renderings all the rage, it seems this series was inevitable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lo-fi Graphics:** Embracing the low-fidelity aesthetic and creating graphics in a retro style presents an opportunity for unique and nostalgic branding. - **Nostalgic Art:** Capitalizing on the current trend for '90s nostalgia and old-school visuals by creating art and designs that evoke a sense of nostalgia. - **Digital Fan Art:** Exploring the creative potential of digital art and fan culture by using platforms like Microsoft Paint to create unique and unconventional artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Memorabilia:** Integrating lo-fi and nostalgic graphics into sports memorabilia products to appeal to fans seeking unique and retro merchandise. - **Graphic Design:** Providing graphic design services that specialize in creating lo-fi and nostalgic artwork for brands looking to tap into the current trend. - **Digital Art Platforms:** Developing or enhancing digital art platforms that cater to the growing demand for unconventional fan art and retro-style creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round21.md) - [Basketball-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draftkings-artist-series.md) - [Basketball Athlete-Honoring Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-collection.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md) - [Immersive Floral Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-nba-finals.md) - [Basketball Star Pre-Roll Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preroll-box.md) - [Vibrant Graphic Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-skull-basketball.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md)