I pulled Sports Illustrated out of the mailbox Friday, eager to see the cover shot of Roger Federer celebrating his record 8th Wimbledon title. Just kidding. I’ve been reading the magazine long enough to know the editors’ priorities: There would be a picture on the cover of a man in helmet and pads, as football season is less than two months away.
So imagine my surprise when I saw a picture of Russell Westbrook, an athlete from a sport that is not in season. You could guess that from the fact that he was not wearing a uniform; he was dressed instead in a hideous, striped, faux jumpsuit. The caption next to him read: “The Fashion MVP.” For our premier sports magazine, fashion MVP (whatever that is) trumps tennis GOAT.
