Special All-Star Edition of OKC Thunder Swag and Shade
![Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) reacts in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Western Conference guard Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder (0) reacts in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/a0fff73d0558a129c49f86764439f972984964b93d5bbaece735186e0fd2238e.jpg)
Without question, the star of the weekend was Russell Westbrook who got the media’s attention on day one. Though much of his interactions could be deemed ‘shade’, this panel of one elected to view it as ‘Swag’.
Fashioning a Response Swag:
Russell Westbrook gets two early questions about playing with Durant again, ignores both, turning the topic to fashion pic.twitter.com/EExnlJbE25
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 17, 2017
Russell Westbrook's media availability on Friday was quite entertaining: https://t.co/Lg2uhTeuHf
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) February 17, 2017
Supporting his rookies Swag:
Proud papa Russell Westbrook's Snapchat: pic.twitter.com/acim5oi8MX
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) February 18, 2017
Fellow NBA player interview Swag:
Dealing with the inevitable time on court with ex-teammate Swag:
https://twitter.com/SInow/status/833493926317285377
when durant passes to westbrook pic.twitter.com/YxC5Rnirfg
— The Crossover (@TheCrossover) February 20, 2017
On Fire Swag:
And can I just say, Westbrook, registered his 41 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and a steal in 20 minutes of play compared to Anthony Davis’ time on court (32 minutes)? Good for Davis, but Westbrook’s numbers are sick.
Cousins bids adieu with passionate, emotional swag:
I’d be remiss to leave out this video of DeMarcus Cousins demonstrating Swag to the city he’s called home for six-plus seasons. This video reminds everyone that while Boogie is often seen as his own worst enemy, clearly he is a passionate, caring man.
My friend got transferred to another city because of his job. He had some things to say. Rough to watch. pic.twitter.com/iBRyMf1UP7
— Carmichael Dave (@CarmichaelDave) February 21, 2017
Best NBA ‘Bromance’ Swag:
After spending time with Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan at the Olympics it’s rumored Kevin Durant told them he was jealous of their ‘bromance.’ As a Toronto native, I can bear witness to the fact Lowry and DeRozan are a real thing. Their wives are friends, their children play together and they spend lots of down time together.
#KyleLowry & #DeMarDeRozan of the @Raptors#NBAAllStar #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/gu7CPEZg6j
— NBA (@NBA) February 18, 2017
Lowry often is the one playing hype man to DeRozan’s straight guy, but at least once a week cameras catch them (often without them knowing joking around). However, in this instance Lowry was well aware there were cameras on hand as he photobombed DeRozan’s All-Star photo shoot. So, from this Toronto lady it felt fitting to end on this humorous high note:
The @Raptors #NBAAllStar duo! #WeTheNorth 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6g4DiWZbyE
— NBA (@NBA) February 16, 2017
Finally, that wraps up this week of Swag and Shade, and with the looming trade deadline, there is sure to be plenty to cover next week. Therefore, make sure to send us your OKC Thunder social media hits and point out the best in the coming week.