Ball So Hard: NBA Players on Summer Vacation

The off season isn't all work and no play.

Ballers' Best Summer Vacation on Instagram - There’s more to an NBA off season than this current free agency frenzy. NBA players are moving around another way too — via summer vacations. Whether it’s DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin vacationing in Croatia or Kobe Bryant and family in Greece, NBA stars are out in full force enjoying their down time, even documenting it with Instagram pics. Even Carmelo Anthony took in some scenic views before officially beginning his free agency tour Tuesday. Here, BET.com highlights their Instagram posts. We dare you to find an NBA squad enjoying their off season more than the Los Angeles Clippers. They left the rock in the gym, packed their bags from 0-100, real quick. They dem boyz!(Photo: DeAndrea Jordan via Instagram)

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Ballers' Best Summer Vacation on Instagram - There’s more to an NBA off season than this current free agency frenzy. NBA players are moving around another way too — via summer vacations. Whether it’s DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin vacationing in Croatia or Kobe Bryant and family in Greece, NBA stars are out in full force enjoying their down time, even documenting it with Instagram pics. Even Carmelo Anthony took in some scenic views before officially beginning his free agency tour Tuesday. Here, BET.com highlights their Instagram posts. We dare you to find an NBA squad enjoying their off season more than the Los Angeles Clippers. They left the rock in the gym, packed their bags from 0-100, real quick. They dem boyz!(Photo: DeAndrea Jordan via Instagram)

Iman Shumpert, @imanshumpertthe1st - The beautiful view of the water…and the bootyful rearview of Teyana Taylor. Oh yeah, New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert is winning.(Photo: Iman Shumpert via Instagram)

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Iman Shumpert, @imanshumpertthe1st - The beautiful view of the water…and the bootyful rearview of Teyana Taylor. Oh yeah, New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert is winning.(Photo: Iman Shumpert via Instagram)

Matt Barnes, @matt_barnes9 - Bring sand to the beach…when sand looks like this. Salute Matt Barnes, who is taking a moment to appreciate his lovely partner, Gloria Govan.(Photo: Matt Barnes via Instagram)

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Matt Barnes, @matt_barnes9 - Bring sand to the beach…when sand looks like this. Salute Matt Barnes, who is taking a moment to appreciate his lovely partner, Gloria Govan.(Photo: Matt Barnes via Instagram)

Pau Gasol, @paugasol - We’ll take an ocean swim over a swimming pool any day too, Pau.(Photo: Pau Gasol via Instagram)

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Pau Gasol, @paugasol - We’ll take an ocean swim over a swimming pool any day too, Pau.(Photo: Pau Gasol via Instagram)

Carmelo Anthony, @carmeloanthony - Carmelo Anthony called this peaceful backdrop “Melo Monday” a few weeks back. We’re glad Melo got this serenity in before his free agency tour that had him first visiting the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.(Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)

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Carmelo Anthony, @carmeloanthony - Carmelo Anthony called this peaceful backdrop “Melo Monday” a few weeks back. We’re glad Melo got this serenity in before his free agency tour that had him first visiting the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.(Photo: Carmelo Anthony via Instagram)

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Chris Bosh, @chrisbosh - We don’t know where this pool is, but it’s honestly one of the best we’ve ever seen. Well-deserved rest and relaxation for Chris Bosh after a long NBA season. It’s also a shot from the Bosh Family World Tour. (Photo: Chris Bosh via Instagram)

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Chris Bosh, @chrisbosh - We don’t know where this pool is, but it’s honestly one of the best we’ve ever seen. Well-deserved rest and relaxation for Chris Bosh after a long NBA season. It’s also a shot from the Bosh Family World Tour. (Photo: Chris Bosh via Instagram)

Harrison Barnes, @hbarnes - Just as he writes in the caption, Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes says, “Crossing WC off the bucket list!!” As in World Cup, in sizzling Brazil. He was joined by fellow NBA ballers such as Ricky Rubio and John Wall. (Photo: Harrison Barnes via Instagram)

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Harrison Barnes, @hbarnes - Just as he writes in the caption, Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes says, “Crossing WC off the bucket list!!” As in World Cup, in sizzling Brazil. He was joined by fellow NBA ballers such as Ricky Rubio and John Wall. (Photo: Harrison Barnes via Instagram)

Russell Westbrook, @russwest44 - Russell Westbrook in Paris! Ball so hard! Here is the Oklahoma City Thunder guard checking out the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Russell Westbrook via Instagram)

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Russell Westbrook, @russwest44 - Russell Westbrook in Paris! Ball so hard! Here is the Oklahoma City Thunder guard checking out the Eiffel Tower. (Photo: Russell Westbrook via Instagram)

Paul George, @paul_george24 - Indiana Pacers star Paul George chills with undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather poolside. We’re betting this was in Vegas.(Photo: Paul George via Instagram)

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Paul George, @paul_george24 - Indiana Pacers star Paul George chills with undefeated boxing champ Floyd Mayweather poolside. We’re betting this was in Vegas.(Photo: Paul George via Instagram)

Blake Griffin, @blakegriffin32 - Blake Griffin made the Croatia trip with his Clippers teammates. Here is the star power forward checking out the views on the beach. What’s good with those short trunks, though? Hey, it’s summer vacation…we’ll let the man live.(Photo: Blake Griffin via Instagram)

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Blake Griffin, @blakegriffin32 - Blake Griffin made the Croatia trip with his Clippers teammates. Here is the star power forward checking out the views on the beach. What’s good with those short trunks, though? Hey, it’s summer vacation…we’ll let the man live.(Photo: Blake Griffin via Instagram)

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Kobe Bryant, @kobebryant - Eyeing a solid comeback next season off of surgery, Kobe Bryant takes in a family meal with wifey and daughters in Greece. Beautiful pic.(Photo: Kobe Bryant via Instagram)

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Kobe Bryant, @kobebryant - Eyeing a solid comeback next season off of surgery, Kobe Bryant takes in a family meal with wifey and daughters in Greece. Beautiful pic.(Photo: Kobe Bryant via Instagram)

Carlos Boozer, mrcbooz - "Enjoying God's Creation…The Breeze Coming Off The Ocean,” was Carlos Boozer’s caption accompanying this picture. We agree, Booz. Enjoy your time off!(Photo: Carlos Boozer via Instagram)

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Carlos Boozer, mrcbooz - "Enjoying God's Creation…The Breeze Coming Off The Ocean,” was Carlos Boozer’s caption accompanying this picture. We agree, Booz. Enjoy your time off!(Photo: Carlos Boozer via Instagram)

Chandler Parsons, chandler parsons - Hey Chandler Parsons—great sight to wake up to. We’re glad the Houston Rockets power forward got to experience this getaway. Beautiful.(Photo: Chandler Parsons via Instagram)

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Chandler Parsons, chandler parsons - Hey Chandler Parsons—great sight to wake up to. We’re glad the Houston Rockets power forward got to experience this getaway. Beautiful.(Photo: Chandler Parsons via Instagram)