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Tyson Chandler makes his living proudly wearing his Knicks uniform.
But when the game is over — or when he is sidelined with an achy back and neck, as he has been the past nine games — the All-Star center isn’t done trying to impress.
Chandler attacks fashion the way he does an opponent’s shot. He rejects the norm, swats away the tame, blocks any notion of conformity. He will not be confused with the dapper, suit-and-tie colleagues who flaunt their riches with slacks and cuff links.
His style is his own, and he has made a point to ensure it is unique and interesting — a style captured in the upcoming April issue of GQ magazine.
“Even before I moved to NYC, I realized that there are no off days,” he told GQ. “Especially in the camera-phone era. I started to look at fashion the same way I look at my games — there’s always going to be someone watching you for the first time.”
He has gone from a “pimpish” phase in Chicago to a more stark look now — with a wardrobe that even includes drop-crotch pants.
Chandler, photographed with his son Tyson II in the magazine, said his next big thing is pairing sweatpants with blazers.
“When I say sweatpants, I’m not talking about your typical lie-around-the-house sweatpants,” he told GQ. “I’m talking about that same soft fabric but in a structured, tailored cut. It sounds crazy, but trust me.”