Timofey Mozgov is in a hilarious Russian magazine shoot (PHOTO)

Timofey Mozgov has been a terrific defender for the Cleveland Cavaliers, standing as the physical role player down low LeBron James has long yearned for.

But that's not the only reason we love him. Far from it. His previous exploits in hilarious local bar ads were one thing; Now, he's proving himself as a unique character all over again. Look at a bit of his shirt-wearing supremacy, present in a recent photo shoot with the Russian version of Esquire magazine:

You can see the full results of the shoot here, and wonder more about the sense of fashion in Timo's home country.

(h/t Dan Devine, Ball Don't Lie)