NBA Finals: Durant and Wade Opt for Plaid; Russell Westbrook Donned Blue Glasses, Coral Pants
NBA Finals Fashion musings:
* Kevin Durant looks like an Ivy League professor.
* D Wade loves him some plaid. Clearly, plaid is in for the summer of 2012.
* How many different shades of the oversized glasses does Westbrook have? Fifty? In a daring move, Westbrook opted for the coral pants. What can be said about this ensemble that hasn’t been said about every retirement village in Florida?
[Westbrook's pants via Jimmy Traina]

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June 15th, 2012 at 10:21 AM
These guys are trolling us, right?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Cue the old man hand wringing
/kids these days
//get the fuck off my lawn.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:27 AM
Wade’s shirt is stellar, good fit too.
Westbrook is a simply a man who loves colors. Lots of ‘em.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:28 AM
westbrook dresses like a clown
June 15th, 2012 at 10:28 AM
The fact Westbrook keeps this up makes me like him. It’d be one thing to do it jokingly a couple times but he’s determined to stay flashy so I respect that.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Great comment, broseph.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Someone mentioned it yesterday — but it’s crazy the 180 that the dress has done in the last ten years. Used to be thugged out now it’s nerd-chic.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Is this where someone will come in and claim that wasn’t a foul by LeBron?
I know it’s cliche when it comes to the NBA, but how they don’t make that call can only be explained by David Stearn wanting a 6 or 7 game series.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
You know what it is? Nobody is going to tell them the truth. How many times do you think LeBron James has heard the word “no” in his life? 10? 15?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
“now it’s nerd-chic”
I was 30+ years ahead of them.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
It’s kinda like hip-hop right now. People wearing cardigans in music videos, rapping about moscato…At least the skinny jean thing is almost over.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
You’re wearing stonewashed jeans today, aren’t you?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Is this the US Open post?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
The only thing getting stupid is the insistence on glasses every damn night.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
It would have been a questionable call either way, especially at that stage of the game where fouls usually aren’t called unless they’re blatant. Calls were missed for both sides, definitely wasn’t the deciding factor.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
If you have watched the NBA for any significant amount of time then you would know that refs swallow their whistles in last possession instances
unless the ref bet the overthe majority of the time. It would take an even more egregious foul to actually get a foul called in that circumstanceJune 15th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Speaking of fashion, I need jck’s opinion.
Today is casual Fri, so I’m wearing khakis with brown shoes and a brown belt, but I went with a dark charcoal polo. I think it works.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Uh….plaid has been in for a while.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:35 AM
They are all King Joffreys.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
It’s true. I got a plaid fishing shirt from Academy last week. Pocket swag for days.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
Am I crazy for clicking on this link because I thought there must be some game related material in the post?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:36 AM
too bad he ruined it by buttoning it all the way.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I usually make it a point not to mix blacks and browns like that. I’m curious as to the shade of the khaki’s, belt and shoes though….if they are all darker, it’s harder to notice, but as I general rule, I avoid it.
Not like you did black shoes and a brown belt or anything though. There are worse travesties in the world.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I think you’d have to be an OKC homer or a Heat hater to think LeBron fouled Durant on that play. A whistle there would have been ludicrous.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Agreed, but argyle blows forever, homie.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
plaid? hey if you like the tablecloth look more power to ya
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Furyk, Sergio, and GMac are teeing off in 5 minutes
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
This. If you don’t need glasses to see, stop fucking wearing them. Glasses can be fashionable. They are not, however, a fashion accessory.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Can we start a pool to pay a reporter to ask one of them about the glasses?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Who do you think could possibly give a shit about this?
/page views
June 15th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
So you’re basically Eli Manning today.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
“It would take an even more egregious foul to actually get a foul called in that circumstance”
No way that foul isn’t called if someone other than LeBron or Wade commits it. It was a clear foul that affected the shot. And the resulting free throws would have only, at most, tied the game with about 7 second left for the Heat to get off a possible game winner. I thought it was ridiculous to not call that foul. Especially given that it was a superstar taking the shot.
I think officiating an NBA game is the hardest job for an official among the professional sports. But that was a horrible job.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:39 AM
You bite your tongue, Bald Bull.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Everyone that’s really in to fashion that I know of dresses horribly. Did anyone else see pics from Kanye West’s fahion show? Just because you have a stylist and can afford the best brands doesn’t mean you have fashion sense.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
I’ve been called a lot of things, but this may be the worst.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:40 AM
Not really sure you are apples to apples on this crowd being the skinny jean wearing crowd.
And nothing is more street than moscato.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
“I think you’d have to be an OKC homer or a Heat hater to think LeBron fouled Durant on that play. A whistle there would have been ludicrous.”
I can’t tell by your username if you are a troller, but you can’t be serious. LeBron clearly fouled him as he broke for the ball and as he went up and as he released. Three times there was material contact.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
’s kinda like hip-hop right now
Absolutley — look at Kanye, Kid Cudi, even Jayz has gone more nerdy than thugged out. Though glasses with no lenses I cannot stand behind.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
This right here.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
And argyle is only for the select few of us that can pull it off.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Matching belts and shoes? I don’t think me and you would get along if we encounter outside of the internet.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Way too tight. Shouldn’t be pulling in the arms like that even if you have guns the size of Cleet’s. I think you went a little too crazy with the hair product this morning, Tim.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
That’s where I think they’re just trolling us.
It especially pisses me off though because I have the worst astimatism on the planet and have to stick to contacts/glasses. I won’t ever be able to get lasik.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
With tears at the knees.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
You are not your fucking khaki’s!
June 15th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
I personally don’t mind the outfits. Some are a little overboard. I own coral pants and wear them with pride.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:45 AM
One could argue that ties can be fashionable but if you’re not trying to strangle yourself then don’t wear them.
Most of what we consider ordainment or accessories or even art are only valuable because of their utter lack of utility. Kind of the basis of most fashion.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
!!!!
June 15th, 2012 at 10:46 AM
lol. Matching shoes and belts is fashion 101, brah. Do you wear brown/black together?
/high five
I can rock argyle like it’s my job.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I think you’d have to be an OKC homer or a Heat hater to think LeBron fouled Durant on that play. A whistle there would have been ludicrous.
wow, this is just stupid. that was clearly a foul, there was impactful contact on 2 occasions during the shot. That could have changed the game, and it was pathetic that it was not called.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Move over bsanders, Cleet is the new flavor of the month.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
I don’t mean to offend, truly, but is jck49erfan a ghey?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Colored pants….definitely in. I can’t pull them off though. Good for you.
Love me some ties. Especially with a nice pair of jeans.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Right and if the no-call had happened in the 2nd quarter it would have been forgotten immediately. If “contact” was the only criteria for a whistle being blown, LeBron would shoot 40 FT’s a game.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:49 AM
HA! Must not be a Twitter follower.
Just think of me like Sunshine on Remember the Titans.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Argyle is just far too preppy for my taste.
And I like the fitted look, StephGal. But yes, Wade’s might be a little too tight there. Fair enough.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Couldn’t disagree more here… if you have the body for it moderate form fitting is the way to go. Extra fabric everywhere has never gotten anyone laid.
Also go to any clothing store the shirts are clipped around the manikins to make it form fitting. They’re not trying to sell fewer shirts.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:50 AM
We take no offense to that at all.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
Do you wear brown/black together?
This isn’t so wrong anymore. If it’s not abused
June 15th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I wear t-shirts and hoodies when I work in the office. The contruction industry is very laid back when it comes to outfits.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I’m a fashion illiterate, but I actually like the Westbrook look in that pic.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
“HA! Must not be a Twitter follower.
Just think of me like Sunshine on Remember the Titans.”
I still have no idea what the answer to my question is. Not that it matters.
Sadly, I’ve only seen bits of Remember the Titans. I assume Sunshine is the southpaw lefty QB?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Not surprised to hear this at all, Jersey Tan.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
Did you just compare yourself to Ryan Gosling?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:52 AM
It was arguably a foul. If it’s arguable, the best thing to do is just let them play.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:53 AM
“southpaw lefty QB”
/grabs some coffee
June 15th, 2012 at 10:53 AM
/flexes
June 15th, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Alex P. Keaton in the house!
June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
There is a difference between something being fitted to your body and something being too tight that it pulls and bunches like the Wade pic.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Exactly.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
lol. That was the point of the Sunshine comparison.
But to answer your question, no, I’m a straight as they come. Married and everything. The old lady has some big cannons too…..if that sort of thing matters.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
High five.
Exactly. Argyle’s not a problem; my only fashion concern is figuring out which accoutrements compliment each of my suits best.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Sadly, I’ve only seen bits of Remember the Titans.
!
June 15th, 2012 at 10:55 AM
Love ‘em. Pastels, my friend.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I wonder what his wife thinks about his fashion sense
June 15th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Argyle? Why is everyone talking about the limo driver from Die Hard?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I have nothing to contribute to this thread, I’m a t-shirt and jeans guy, the occasional polo while representing /Team Undershirt.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Young Republicans meeting in the Quad outside the TBL Learning Annex in 20 minutes!
June 15th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Form fitting shirts, slim fit, whatever you want to call it, is the way of the gun, StephGal.
I suppose you appreciate a man that rocks a cool fleece? Windbreaker? Baggy button down?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:57 AM
“The old lady has some big cannons too…..if that sort of thing matters.”
It does matter. Link?
June 15th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
I haven’t bought jeans in 5 years and I just realized why… I hate them… or don’t like them enough to make sure I own it. If you start paying attention, the rate at which blue jeans is consumed makes absolutely no sense at all. I’ve walked into rooms with say a dozen people and everyone is wearing blue jeans and thinks nothing of it
If they were all wearing khakis for example someone would be like “fuck this i’m going home to put on jeans”.
I own yellow, coral, bright blue, purple and all shades of pants. Bonobos is good for great fitting colored pants but don’t buy any colors I already have if you know whats good for you.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
/Team Undershirt.
/high five
//it just looks better
June 15th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
Tim Ryan wins this one, SG. For dudes that are built like Wade, that’s how fitted shirts work for them. And you can’t buy an oversized fitted shirt.
June 15th, 2012 at 10:59 AM
You might want to make that 40, a lot of them are stuck in TBL’s ratings statistics course, I hear it’s a doozy.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Bonobos
Yes.
Also, first time being on an actual computer on here in forever. Feels good.
/peers off into distance searching for mobile site
June 15th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
i look good in everything that fits right. y’all think too much
/team devilishly average looking
June 15th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Coral pants are a must.
And I am wearing plaid pants today.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I’m a jean whore. Love them.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
Lol.
! Where did you get these? I want some for golf.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:01 AM
I think I’ve spent more money at Bonobos in the last 2 years than any other place of business, except possibly the grocery store.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Oh, stop. If that was LeBron shooting and Sefalosha hit him like that, James would’ve been at the line shooting two. Trying to spin it any other way means you’re in denial about the NBA’s legacy with officiating for the last 30-plus years.
The only reason Durant didn’t get that call was because of the player who fouled him. If that was James Jones, Battier, or Haslem instead of James, Durant’s at the line shooting for the tie.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Except Tan Tim agreed with me that the shirt might be a little too tight.
I like fitted shirts. I prefer them to all things baggy.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
Whats it to you commie?
June 15th, 2012 at 11:02 AM
These NBA guys derive their fashion sense from trends in hip-hop. I would call this the “Kanye trend” – from the faux hawks to the cardigans and hipster glasses.
I’m just glad they’re not following Lil Wayne.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
i wore my brown plaid sportscoat with leather elbow protectors to the office today. it might be my favorite jacket.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
/Team Undershirt.
the worst debate in tbl history
June 15th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
no undershirt wearing a polo /team hernia
June 15th, 2012 at 11:03 AM
There’s a reason why jeans are so popular. They’re comfortable, durable, and go with almost everything.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Couldn’t agree more. I can’t believe I used to wear the shit that I did in High School, but at least I’m Black. Might be racist but the baggy look didn’t work on most of my white friends.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Wait? Whats this? Where were we?
/your wife just got a follower
Jck- you started reading GOT right? what do you think so far?
June 15th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Agreed. I can be a complete bum or go clubbing in Vegas depending on the style. Something for everyone.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:05 AM
I think I’ve spent more money at Bonobos in the last 2 years
Just started getting into actually caring what I wear (Polos don’t count). If I had money I’d spend it all on clothes.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
yysa he means arms
June 15th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Ha. Yes, undershirt with a polo is just a bad look unless you’re hiding something, like untamed, explosive chest hair.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:06 AM
You are wise, my young friend.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
It’s not our fault that some of us are more of a man than others.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Someone has to protect Sunshine in the whiskey joints.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Meh, you won’t be the first. I’ll get the standard, “Is this another one of your internet friends?” line though.
Just finished the first book and purchased the second. Can’t recommend them highly enough for fans of the show. So much more detail, and the backstory you get from the books is phenominal.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
+1 Eli Manning Easter outfit
June 15th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
I actually think Hernia is a /team polo guy
June 15th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Well I wouldn’t say its the most comfortable… definitely durable but I (as most) don’t make a living in a gold mine or herding cattle so durability is not an issue.
But why does it have to be blue? And why don’t people revolt against uniformity like they usually do with everything else.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:09 AM
This. I’m too pretty to be getting in fights. The old lady isn’t afraid to shank a bitch.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
one word: linens
June 15th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
/team undershirt only in certain situations. Summer party with a button up and shirts, you go no undershirt. Formal dinner or business event, you bet your ass you wear an undershirt
June 15th, 2012 at 11:10 AM
Guess it depends on where you are shopping for your jeans, or really how much you care about them. I probably have 10-12 pairs, and none of them look the same.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Gah!
June 15th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
They make them in other colors if you are 5 and your mother still dresses you.
I personally want to start a corduroy movement.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
definitely durable but I (as most) don’t make a living in a gold mine or herding cattle so durability is not an issue.
Well done.
My gf bought me an expensiveee pair of jeans, Imogena & Willie. So so very tight but apparently they stretch out with wear and I don’t wash them for maybe a year or so.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
By the way for undershirts you have to try Tommy John shirts… It feels like you’re wearing the caress of an ample bosom.
Plus it long enough to stay tucked in and doesn’t disintegrate after one wash. Its also kind of expensive so you can buy one and share it with a bro… its worth it
June 15th, 2012 at 11:14 AM
That’s the other thing….as long as you aren’t a total slob or blowing ass left and right in your jeans, you don’t have to wash them every time you wear them. Washing things is horrible on your clothes.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:14 AM
It doesn’t feel redundant at all? I was given the set the other day.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Yea. I am right where you are, just started the second book. I was amazed how quickly they read even for being huge books. the background you get on the families is very helpful. Where as the show I would have to watch an episode twice just to somewhat grasp what the hell is going on.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Um….I didn’t really feel that way. But, I’m about to start reading A Clash of Kings, so we’ll see, since that season just aired. I think it will definitely enhance watching the show.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Agreed. I don’t feel they do a great job explaining the family histories and how they intertwine with each other on the show, but….they only get an hour. The background on the Targareyns is especially helpful.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
There are a lot of differences between season 2 and the book. Nothing to worry about.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
so is wearing clothes that smell like B.O.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
even if you do blast ass on your jeans all day long, toss them in the freezer for 1/2 an hour or an hour and that gets rid of the smells.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Good to hear.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:25 AM
So this is not gross at all but hopefully you can recommend a good stand by explanation why your laundry is in the freezer next time a guest reaching for ice starts asking too many questions.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:26 AM
That’s why I wear undershirts under my polos/buttondowns. I don’t have dry-clean-every-time money yet.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Remind me to never come near you.
/ team wash-your-clothes-regardless-of-the-effect-they-have
June 15th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Heat in 5.
June 15th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Hmm. a separate clothes freezer (wouldn’t mix my clothes with my food)…That can’t be good for your clothes either though can it?
June 15th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
I am on this team as well. But I am also on team ‘wear it till it falls off’
June 15th, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Whoever won the last game in however many games they need to close out the series if they won all the remaining games.
Next up: Thunder in 6
June 15th, 2012 at 11:45 AM
NBA Finals predictions change based on every game.
/ Thunder in 7
/ said Thunder in 6 two days ago
June 15th, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Next up: Thunder in 5 … i mean
June 15th, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Durant’s shirt is gingham, not plaid. (who will troll the trolls?)
NBA players dress well– not nerdy-chic or any other semi-pejorative– because playing in the NBA has become a genuine engine of social mobility. Guys who in many cases grew up in disadvantaged situations are dressing like people who are classy, not people who are nerdy. Nerdy people wear clothes that don’t fit well. NBA players are now dressing like other millionaires who have sex with models.
I don’t like the lense-less glasses, though.