As the new year unfolds, across the league players were seen in an array of rare vintage sneakers and new debuts. For reigning MVP Russell Westbrook, the unveiling of his first performance signature sneaker was long awaited. Since signing with Jordan Brand in 2013, Westbrook has been the headlining player of each annual Air Jordan model, appearing in ad campaigns and receiving an endless batch of his own custom editions in Oklahoma City Thunder hues each season. After signing a long-term extension that'll keep him with the brand well into his career, the two moved toward the creation of his own on-court signature series, playing off of his ever present "Why Not?