Last season, Russell Westbrook did something amazing.
He averaged a triple-double.
Only one other player in NBA history has done that. Oscar Robertson.
Westbrook did it while breaking the single-season record for triple-doubles with 42 and walking away with the 2016–17 NBA MVP.
But as someone who pays just as much attention to clothes as box scores, Westbrook really stands out for what he does off the court.
His style is fearless and sometimes polarizing, but it’s always intentional.
In 2017, he put that mindset into print with his first book, Russell Westbrook: Style Drivers, published by Rizzoli. It was a signal that fashion was not a side hobby. It was part of his identity.
Since then, the resume has gotten serious. He became the first athlete to collaborate with Barneys New York, served as creative director for True Religion, joined Jordan Brand, and partnered with brands like Byredo and Samsung.
Now he is adding another name to the list: TUMI.
Westbrook worked directly with the design team to create a limited-edition six-piece travel collection made from TUMI’s ballistic nylon in a tonal red camouflage, finished with black leather accents.
The lineup includes an international carry-on, travel satchel, two backpacks, a tote, a hanging travel kit, and a piece called the Westbrook Dangler.
Every item carries his personal mantra: “Why Not?”
That phrase fits. It is the same energy he brings to his game: relentless confidence and no apologies.
Prices range from $55 to $795 and the collection is available at TUMI stores worldwide, TUMI.com, and KITH.
Westbrook is proof that you can dominate the league and still care deeply about how you show up in the world.
For someone like me, who lives at the intersection of basketball and style, that combination never gets old.
Frederick J. Goodall is the Editor-in-Chief of Mocha Man Style, media spokesperson, event host, photographer, and a top social media influencer in Houston, TX. He likes to write about fashion, cars, travel, and health.