Russell Westbrook stepped into a different spotlight as the NBA off-season kicked off.
The Denver Nuggets star traded the basketball arena for the fashion runway, delivering an unexpected moment during Paris Fashion Week.
The NBA standout surprised the audience when he strutted down the runway and opened the show for Feng Chen Wang’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection. Westbrook, a longtime friend of the Chinese menswear designer, made a bold statement by rocking structured silhouettes and stylish knitwear.
At one point, he walked the runway in flowy Bermuda shorts paired with a light blue and white knitted cardigan that showed off his striking physique.
His second look featured the Nuggets forward in a navy blue suit with a modern touch — a lightweight jacket, pinstriped button-down, and above-the-knee loose shorts.
With his surprise appearance, fans couldn’t help but rave about his eye-catching runway moment.
“Westbrook in his model era,” a commenter noted.
“Major,” a fan added, clearly blown away by his presence.
Meanwhile, another fan called him “Goatbrook,” a mix of his surname and the term GOAT — greatest of all time.
Besides a ton of fire emojis in his comment section, fans continue to hype his activity beyond the court.
“THT man clean,” a follower said.
“Russ being Russ,” a user shared on X.
The same goes for another fan who mentioned, “My goat has aura.”
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4).
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4).
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The nine-time NBA All-Star’s appearance for Feng Chen Wang wasn’t his first time modeling. He made his runway debut during the 2016 New York Fashion Week, showcasing Thom Browne’s collection.
Other than his runway moment with the menswear brand, Westbrook also graced Louis Vuitton and Amiri’s fashion shows at PFW, this time as their celebrity guest.