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?," [1] 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 [2]. 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).

Acid-Wash Plaid Takes This Outfit to the Next Level

The hat. The ripped jeans. Those boots. I am HERE for it. Outside Prabal Gurung during New York Fashion Week in 2016.

Find a Flaw With This Look, I Dare You

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.

Is He Trying to Stand Out or Blend In?

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 Looks This Good in Sweats?! Seriously.

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.

Elevated Basics

The cuffed jeans. I can't take it, this look is perfection. At the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.

He Knows He Looks Good

Westbrook knew he looked good in this epic jumpsuit x bandana x backward cap combo. Outside Sacai during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018.

Top It Off With a Hat

He pulled together this look perfectly without going overboard. At the Givenchy Menswear Spring/Summer 2016 show at Paris Fashion Week.

Shades of Blue

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.

Business Up Top, Party on the Bottom

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.

Preppy, but With Some Flair

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.

Looking Dapper as Ever

Westbrook's Tom Ford suit was anything but basic. The tapered pants, blue jacket, and thin-rimmed glasses made him stand out.

Is It Possible to Look Cooler Than This?

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.

I'd Like to Wear PJs and Chucks to Paris Fashion Week, Too

Westbrook got in on the pajama trend at the Dior Homme Meanswear Spring/Summer 2018 show at Paris Fashion Week.

So, Denim on Denim Is a Thing?

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.