The Los Angeles Clippers began the postseason series with a Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Suns but failed to keep up in the following face-offs. After losing three playoff games, they are currently trailing behind Devin Booker‘s Suns with a 3-1 tally. While the Clippers’ on-court affairs are debatable at the moment, it was a particular off-court occurrence that snagged the Inside the NBA analysts’ attention for several minutes.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard continues to remain absent from the playoffs series due to an injury. After putting up a 69-point performance in Game 1 and Game 2, Leonard was sidelined due to a right knee sprain. However, the team battled impressively in his absence in Game 4 and continues to do so in Game 5.
Shaquille O’Neal and co-hosts react to Clippers star’s fashion choice
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The LA Clippers faced the Phoenix Suns for Game 5 on Tuesday night. However, NBA star guard Russell Westbrook managed to draw attention several minutes before the game began. It was probably a case of deja vu for many when they saw the 9x All-Star entering the arena in a nearly similar outfit that he had worn prior to Game 1. The only difference was that while Russ left his shirts completely unbuttoned in the previous attire, he chose to cover the lower part of his torso with one button.
"One button, Russ? Calm down Chuck." 🤣🤣
Kenny and the fellas clowning Chuck 💀 pic.twitter.com/OYswckV2ob
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 26, 2023
He wore a gray denim shirt with floral designs on the chest region and paired it with matching shorts. The former Los Angeles Lakers star completed his look with a cap and a couple of bracelets on his wrists.
Russ’ pregame fit drew rather comical reactions from Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and fellow Inside the NBA co-hosts.?Reflecting on Barkley’s comments on Westbrook’s Game 1 outfit, Kenny Smith commented, “One button Russ? Calm down Chuck. Relax, Relax man, you got one button.” Whereas, Shaq teased Chuckster by saying, “Look at your lips, delicious”.
Russ’ Game 1 outfit amused Inside the NBA analysts
Just about a week ago, LA Clippers star guard Russell Westbrook turned several heads with his outfit choice. Minutes before Game 1 commenced, Russ entered the arena wearing a mustard yellow shirt with a floral pattern and matching shorts. Interestingly, the two-piece apparel was from ‘Honor the Gift’, a brand launched by the 2x All-Star MVP back in 2017. He paired it with gray socks and black leather boots and completed his look with a beaded chain around his neck.
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Just like his recent outfit, Russ left his shirt completely unbuttoned, leaving his ripped physique visible to millions of NBA fans. This drew hilarious reactions from the NBA on TNT analysts with Chuck even commenting, “That’s a case of beer, that ain’t no six pack”.
While the Clippers’ season may be over, Russ definitely left his imprint on the postseason with his fits. What are your thoughts on the outfit? Let us know in the comments.
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