Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook woke up today feeling, um, couture? Or Mary Poppins-ish?
Westbrook, the patron saint of high fashion in the NBA, attended the annual Met Gala in New York on Monday. This year's theme was “Gilded Glamor.” So, the Lakers star said: OK.
The former MVP showed up in what could only be described as—nah, who are we kidding? It's impossible to describe.
People on Twitter kidded a lot, though, and roasted Westbrook for his latest drip.
"Men at Met Gala are so basic, they always wear suits"
Russell Westbrook: pic.twitter.com/SxygUQBX2k
— yel (break) (@yelswrld) May 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/swisha_shock/status/1521302472500953090
– I swear to God I thought that Russell Westbrook met gala fit was photoshop.
— ★Swagga★♿🇸🇽 (@Celticsfan494) May 3, 2022
Russell Westbrook has entered the chat 😂 pic.twitter.com/Y0jpmgvgzj
— Jigg¥ Josh 🏴🏳️ (@JoshBeFresh) May 3, 2022
Nephew, check out your dawg Russell Westbrook at the #MetGala 😹😹😹 He’s doing Mary Poppins proud 😹😹😹 pic.twitter.com/j9zmupkvtK
— Uncle Bernard (@ClipsFanSince78) May 3, 2022
They said Russell Westbrook look like a black Willy wonka 😂😂😂😂😂
— 👑Prince Of The City👑 (@HandsomeAlex216) May 3, 2022
Many fans of the Lakers remained patient with Westbrook during his first stint with the squad. But after his Met Gala appearance, some hilariously said it's the last straw.
I can’t keep defending you @russwest44 pic.twitter.com/QguclIQEuk
— ۟ (@CardsCanyon) May 3, 2022
Russ Westbrook got a pleated skirt on pic.twitter.com/rxpxb3R0XL
— Justo (@UptwnHoyaG) May 3, 2022
what the damn hell is russell westbrook doing at the met gala im crying
— َ (@neIliescrain) May 3, 2022
But of course, we're just mere mortals who will never get invited to the Met Gala. For us, the only thing more difficult to understand than the Lakers' acquisition of Westbrook is high fashion.
There were those who tipped their hat (a top hat, preferably) to Westbrook for his #OOTD.
I never thought I would be a Russell Westbrook fan but HOW IS HE LIKE THE ONLY ONE UNDERSTANDING THE THEME
— amelia | saw tgm 4x (@miad3066) May 3, 2022
I thought Lizzie, Stormzy, Cardi B, Alicia Keys, Gabrielle Union, Shawn Mendez, Russell Westbrook, Ciara, Blake Lively and Kim K killed it today.
— Randy 🦭 (@RandyRizzo_) May 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/HEAVYDCHROMATIC/status/1521302418906046466
The Lakers will have a very difficult decision to make regarding Westbrook, who's being incessantly linked to various trade rumors. While many believe he will stay with the Lakers, some are seeing him moving to the Charlotte Hornets.
But in the meantime, Westbrook will enjoy his free time and skirt around all the drama. Get it? Because he's wearing a skirt. Never mind.