Guys' night out! Scruffy David Beckham enjoys basketball game with Liv Tyler's partner Dave Gardner

Sports, smiles and friends sound like the perfect recipe for a guys' night out.

On Tuesday, footballer David Beckham enjoyed all three as he was joined by pal David Gardner courtside during an LA Lakers basketball game at the Staples Center.

Mr Posh Spice looked scruffy during the game against the Denver Nuggets (who lost to the Lakers 120-116), wearing a burgundy beanie and bristly beard while he cheered on the team.

Boys will be boys: On Tuesday, David Beckham hung out with buddy David Gardner at a Lakers basketball game at Los Angeles' Staples Center

Why so serious? The fun-loving sports star flashed a mean mug while he enjoyed the game

David seemed thrilled to spend a night out with the boys, as he was seen grinning and laughing throughout the game.

The 41-year-old hunk looked low-key, sporting a slate colored tee with a maroon knit cap.

He carried a matching sweater over his shoulders before ditching the extra layer beneath his chair. 

All smiles: The low-key looker couldn't help but smile while watching the Lakers rack up points

Nothing but net! The soccer star and his sport agent buddy got a front-row view of all the game's action

Real life Jerry McGuire: The former Manchester player spent the game with his friend David Gardner who is both a high powered sports agent and Liv Tyler's significant other

Mr Posh Spice: David looked scruffy during the game against the Denver Nuggets

Superfan: David joined the Lakers and fans for MVP Kobe Bryant's final game last April

As he clapped and chatted with his pal, you could spot the star's tattoo covered arms.

On his feet, the star sported a pair of Louis Vuitton sneakers emblazoned with the brand's monogram.

Pal David kept his eye on the court as he joked with his football star friend.

Eyes on game? David seemed captivated by the basketball match as he watched the Lakers intently during the game

Wavey: David grinned and waved at fans as he sat centre stage by the edge of the basketball court

A dud for Denver: The Nuggets lost to the Lakers 120-116, sure to please LA fan David

Eyes front: David didn't let the distraction of the cheerleaders interrupt the court action

The 40-year-old sports agent and partner of Liv Tyler wore a simple black sweater and tan boots to the game as he watched on intently.

It seems like the dudes were the Lakers' lucky charm that night, as the team eeked out a win against their Denver rivals by merely four points.

Although the father-of-four made a name for himself on the soccer pitch, David is a huge fan of the hoops.

Keeping it casual: The footballer sported a burgundy beanie and bristly beard while he cheered on the team

Lucky charms: It seems like the dudes were the Lakers' lucky charm that night, as the team eeked out a win against their Denver rivals by merely four points

From football to basketball: Although the father-of-four made a name for himself on the soccer pitch, David is a huge fan of the hoops

Regular: The star is often spotted enjoying games at the Staples Center

The star is often spotted enjoying games at the Staples Center and even joined the Lakers and fans for MVP Kobe Bryant's final game last April. 

Marcelo Huertas who is number 4 on the Los Angeles Lakers team spoke to David courtside, proving he's frequently a fixture at the games.

Eyes on the ball: The keen sports fans could not tear their eyes away from the action as the game neared a close

Catch up time: Marcelo Huertas who is number 4 on the Los Angeles Lakers team spoke to David courtside

Focus: The boys were intently watching the action on court during the close game

Spotted something funny? David glanced up at the big screen and saw something that appeared to tickle him

Blue steel: The footballer was sure to throw the off smoulder at the courtside cameras

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