With the NBA Finals one day away, everyone's waiting with bated breath to see if the Oklahoma City Thunder or Miami Heat will prevail. While Lebron James is no stranger to style — making appearances at New York Fashion Week, opening up his own high-end retail boutique, and more recently — rocking Yeezy IIs.
However, during the Western Conference Finals, a real dark horse of fashion arose from the bench: Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has really set himself apart from the pack, opting for loud, all-over print shirts and an array of chunky glasses at postgame interviews. Sure, Kevin Durant can hold his own on the court, but his subtle style is easily overshadowed by Westbrook's penchant for flashiness. Here's what we imagine is going through his head when he picks out his postgame kits. Check out Russell Westbrook's Guide To Postgame Style.*
*DISCLAIMER: This is a parody, so it's a work of fiction, duh.
With the NBA Finals one day away, everyone's waiting with bated breath to see if the Oklahoma City Thunder or Miami Heat will prevail. While Lebron James is no stranger to style — making appearances at New York Fashion Week, opening up his own high-end retail boutique, and more recently — rocking Yeezy IIs.
However, during the Western Conference Finals, a real dark horse of fashion arose from the bench: Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard has really set himself apart from the pack, opting for loud, all-over print shirts and an array of chunky glasses at postgame interviews. Sure, Kevin Durant can hold his own on the court, but his subtle style is easily overshadowed by Westbrook's penchant for flashiness. Here's what we imagine is going through his head when he picks out his postgame kits. Check out Russell Westbrook's Guide To Postgame Style.*
*DISCLAIMER: This is a parody, so it's a work of fiction, duh.
Lacoste Live Short Sleeve Pique Polo With All Over Fish Hook Print
Live Short Sleeve Pique Polo With All Over Fish Hook Print
Lacoste Live, $115
"When I heard all-over print shirts were in this season, I was hooked — literally. I had to express my newfound style in the most obvious way possible. People aren't up on my fashion yet, but just give it a few months. These glasses are also specially coated with anti-glare lenses, so in case I get that championship ring, I won't go blind. They've also got special filters to block out the haters."
Joyrich Pollock SS Buttondown Shirt
Joyrich Pollock SS Buttondown Shirt
Joyrich, $72
"Joyrich is a brand I am really feeling because they are from LA, and everyone knows Los Angeles is the fashion capital of the world. Where else do you think Ed Hardy, Affliction, and TOMS came from? That's right. Besides, sometimes I need to keep it street. And nothing says 'street' like graffiti. I appreciate this shirt because it pays homage to the tradition of graffiti and street art without bringing down the property values in my neighborhood."
Comme Des Garcons SHIRT Dotted Leopard Shirt
Comme Des Garcons SHIRT Dotted Leopard Shirt
Comme Des Garcons SHIRT, $319
"I bet 99% of the people who watch sports religiously have no idea who designer Junya Watanabe is. On the other hand, there are the dudes that have a passion for style and sports like myself, and regularly get shit from their boys about being up on the dopest designers. This is me putting on for them. I know your pain. It's not easy being a steezy athlete, but I'mma be the best one."
Play Cloths Jacobs Ladder Button-Up
Play Cloths Jacobs Ladder Button-Up
Play Cloths, $85
"Pusha-T was actually one of my role models, which is why I co-sign his brand 1000%. That's not a typo. I was also thinking of getting a boat, but I'm a pretty hands-on kind of guy. Good thing this shirt tells me how to build one. Can your shirt do that? Didn't think so."
Polo Bear Shirt
Polo Bear Shirt
"Remember when Kanye West said 'Ralph Lauren was boring before I wore him?' I just brought this shit back."
Comme Des Garcons Patchwork Shirt
Comme Des Garcons Patchwork Shirt
Comme Des Garcons, $595
"This is another super steezy Junya Watanabe joint. It's got real 'sprezzatura.' It's a fancy Italian word that I think means 'swag.' This spread collar? That's sprezzatura. The patchwork placket? That's sprezzatura. James Harden's beardhawk? That's sprezzatura."
Shirts For All My Friends Noda Shirt
Shirts For All My Friends Noda Shirt
Shirts For All My Friends, $44
"The brand Shirts For All My Friends speaks to me so much that after I bought this one I went ahead and bought the same shirt for all my friends. They said they would wear them if we won the championship. Same rings. Same shirts. That's what I was told."
The Critical Slide Society Calypso Shirt
The Critical Slide Society Calypso Shirt
Critical Slide Society, $60
"I know I have international fans so this is me putting on for them. I tried to fit as many flags as I could on this, so I'm hoping each country was able to get its shine. Shout out to the homies in Luxembourg, Tuvalu, and Liechtenstein."
Lacoste Live Short Sleeve Mini Pique Polo With Irregular Stripe Print
Lacoste Live Short Sleeve Mini Pique Polo With Irregular Stripe Print
Lacoste Live, $49
"People talk shit on pink, but every real fashion head knows that spring is perfect for pastels. Sure, I might could rock it solid, but I gotta have a little edge. Good thing this Lacoste polo has that in the form of exploding stripes. It's like BOOM! You're looking at my shirt. BOOM! I can't hear you over my style. BOOM! Fashion! It just gives me a very 'peligroso' vibe. That's Spanish for 'dangerous,' in case you didn't know."