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

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.