OKC Thunder Style Playbook – The Current, vol. 1: Sneakers, Fashion Trends, Hair

Welcome to The Current, a new style series with the play-by-play on OKC Thunder fits and fashion.

With five international flavors (Steven Adams, Dennis Schroder, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Alex Abrines, and Abdel Nader), two Nike Signature athletes (Russell Westbrook and Paul George), and one reigning king of the 2018 NBA Style Awards (Russell Westbrook), the Thunder are one good-looking team. Here are the major plays for Thunder fashion of the season so far:

OKC Thunder Sneaker Showcase:

Paul George wins overall with the sleek design and most aesthetically pleasing colorways in the Nike PG 2.5s.

The 2.5 is not yet customizable with Nike ID, but I  totally envision myself in a luxe suede version like Lebron did with his Soldier series (Blush pink! Nike, give me a call…).

One pro-tip I’m picking up from big man Steven Adams is to start wearing ankle supports with high tops because he looks absolutely Boss, a rare occasion where function elevates fashion.

Adams in Adidas D Rose 773 IV (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul George in Nike PG 2.5 (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Grant in Nike Kobe A.D. NXT 360 (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Westbrook in Craig Sager Air Jordan 1 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Luwawu-Cabarrot in Nike Kyrie 1 Dream (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Westbrook in Nike Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Adams #12 in Adidas D Rose 7 Boost (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

George #13 in Nike PG 2.5 (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

George #13 in Nike PG 2.0 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Westbrook in Nike Jordan Why Not Zer0.1 (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

George in Nike PG 2.5 (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

Andre Roberson in Louboutin Louis Spikes Flat Sneakers (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images

Ugliest Shoe Award: Dennis Schroder:

KD, to Nike: “So for my new shoes, I hate cohesive colors and I want people to be a little embarrassed that this is a Nike Signature shoe.”

Nike: “Say no more fam:”

The “Comic Book Hero Disguised as a Civilian” Aesthetic

When you look like a god among men who happen to be top male athletes, you can wear flip flops with your face on them. And lots of Kiwi camo.

Steven Adams, November 14, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Steven Adams, November 12, 2018 OKC Thunder (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images

Steven Adams, OKC Thunder (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sweater Weather:

Cozy Style trends:

❆ Mango is in.

Patrick Patterson, November 10, 2018 OKC Thunder (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder, November 10, 2018 (Getty Images)

❆ As well as unexpected tie-dye, man bags, and pink details…

Dennis Schroder, October 21, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder, October 19, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook, November 7, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook, November 5, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook, November 8, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder, November 14, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hamidou Diallo, October 3, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder, November 8, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

❆ Joggers are definitely just thick man leggings…but PG is looking killer cool and cozy in his long-john looks.

Paul George, November 14, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul George, November 1, 2018 (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

Paul George #13, November 12, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hair Revolution: Dennis Schroder & Jerami Grant

Schroder’s Streaks

In case you didn’t know, the patch of blond sported by Dennis Schroder in seasons past was an idea from his mother, a hair salon manager back in Germany, in order to set the guard apart from his peers.

This year saw #17 with a new look to go along with his new team, and while it’s back to a standard buzzed black now, there is no way the international star is done catching looks with his hair.

Dennis Schroder #17 on October 16, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder #17 on September 24, 2018 (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Dennis Schrode #17 on December 30, 2017 (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Which Jerami Grant hair are you? –A personality quiz.

I think I’m definitely an October 16, 2018 Jerami Grant hair. How about you?

October 16, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty

September 24, 2018 (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

April 23, 2018 (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

January 10, 2018 (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

December 13, 2017 (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

March 22, 2017 (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

September 26, 2016 (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

June 28, 2014 (Photo by Jennifer Pottheiser/NBAE via Getty Images)

The French Edit: Timothe Luwawu Cabarrot:

Trés chic!

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, November 14, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, October 28, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, November 8, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Wild Card Fashion Pro-Tips:

Pro-Tip #1:

Flashy gold chains can help hide the fact you are missing a shirt, in case you ever forget to do laundry (brought to you by Russell Westbrook).

Pro-Tip #2: High School Vibes:

Channel the schoolgirl, jock, OR the schoolboy, and don’t forget to take yearbook photos so you can H.A.G.S.–Have A Great Season (brought to you by Dennis Schroder, Hamidou Diallo, and Russell Westbrook).

Dennis Schroder, November 1, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Dennis Schroder, November 12, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Hamidou Diallo, November 12, 2018 (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Russell Westbrook, October 25, 2018 (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Pro-Tip #3:

Become a whole meme to immortalize your fashion king status (brought to you by Russell Westbrook).

That wraps up volume one of The CURRENT, stay tuned this season as I bring you more fashion, style and kicks from your favorite team and players.