If you follow the NBA even a little bit, you know that Russell Westbrook's style off the court is just as bold as he is on the court. His life motto is "Why not?," and that certainly extends to his fashion choices. Whether he's on the red carpet, at Paris Fashion Week, or at a postgame press conference, his style leaves a lasting impression. Love it or hate it (but really, you should love it), he doesn't shy away from statement glasses or a wide-brimmed hat, and he's certainly not afraid to mix prints, patterns, and fabrics. As a Fashion Week regular with unique personal style, it's no surprise that Westbrook has collaborated with Barneys New York and Tumi on collections and even has a line of his own, Honour the Gift. Read on to see 23 of his boldest looks and why he's the reigning king of NBA fashion (and my men's style icon).
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The hat. The ripped jeans. Those boots. I am HERE for it. Outside Prabal Gurung during New York Fashion Week in 2016.
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The leather tank. The leather pants. The gold shoes. It's perfection. It's Givenchy.
All Buttoned Up
Westbrook takes a look that could be basic to the next level. At the Nolcha NYFW Spring Collection in 2014.
There are so many ways this outfit could go wrong, but once again, he styled it perfectly.
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So, he was definitely trying to stand out. And somehow he made this work at Paris Fashion Week. I think it's the socks and the Chucks that really seal the deal here.
Who else can pull off wearing pink sweatpants to The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon? And it's easy to miss, so I'll go ahead and draw attention to the sweatshirt that is tied. around. his. waist.
The cuffed jeans. I can't take it, this look is perfection. At the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.
Westbrook knew he looked good in this epic jumpsuit x bandana x backward cap combo. Outside Sacai during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018.
He pulled together this look perfectly without going overboard. At the Givenchy Menswear Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.
Westbrook knows you've gotta take advantage of good lighting.
It's hard to not get distracted by that unbuttoned shirt, but Westbrook really tied together this outfit with standout shades and crisp white sneakers. At the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2018 show at Paris Fashion Week.
He might be fierce on the court, but everything about this outfit (plus his big smile) was 100 percent adorable.
The red shoes were genius — they didn't let the pants totally steal the show, and they really tied together the outfit. At the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.
I love that Westbrook added a pop of colour to this otherwise preppy look. At the Lacoste Spring 2013 show at New York Fashion Week.
Westbrook's Tom Ford suit was anything but basic. The tapered pants, blue jacket, and thin-rimmed glasses made him stand out.
Black and white leather jacket? Check. Leather pants? Check. Biker boots? Check. And topping it off with that beanie? YES. Attending the Balmain Menswear Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.
Westbrook got in on the pajama trend at the Dior Homme Meanswear Spring/Summer 2018 show at Paris Fashion Week.
He's mastered it. Here's yet another denim-on-denim look styled with velvet jewel-toned sneakers and green-lens glasses. It's almost too much . . . almost.