Russell Westbrook's Latest Sneakers Pay Tribute To His Late Friend

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Russell Westbrook's best friend growing up was Khelcey Barrs III and since his passing, Russ has made shoes in his honor.

Russell Westbrook is easily one of the most exciting players to watch in the NBA and his prowess on the court led him to a huge deal with Jordan Brand. As of right now, Westbrook has the Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 as well as the less expensive Jordan Westbrook One Take. Now, the Houston Rockets star is giving these silhouettes two distinct colorways that will pay homage to Westbrook's late childhood friend, Khelcey Barrs III.

For those who don't know, Russ is always writing KB 3 on his shoes and in many respects, he has dedicated his entire career to his best friend. When it comes to the Why Not Zer0.3, we are met with a brown and green upper with numerous nods to Barrs, particularly on the side tab in which it says "KB 3.| Meanwhile, the Jordan Westbrook One Take version will have an all over volt upper, making it the louder of the two shoes.

If you're looking to cop the Why Not Zer0.3, it will be dropping on May 11th. As for the One Take, it is slated to come out during the summer months, when the weather is warmer and the courts are open.

Russell Westbrook's Latest Sneakers Pay Tribute To His Late Friend
Image via Nike
Russell Westbrook's Latest Sneakers Pay Tribute To His Late Friend
Image via Nike

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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