Jordan has unveiled a new pair of basketball sneakers with Los Angeles Clippers' Russell Westbrook in the Jordan Why Not 0.6 'KB3.' The basketball sneakers pay tribute to this childhood friend Khelcy Barrs who passed away due to an enlarged heart when they were playing in a pick-up game at 16 years old. The "KB3" in the sneakers' name refers to Khelcy Barrs.
The Jordan Why Not 0.6 'KB3' comes in a blend of orange and red coat with a white zipper, covering half the uppers. The other half is in white with a pink exposed stitching design and perforation in the shape of Russell Westbrook's logo. It has a hidden lacing system in white, with the tongues containing pink exposed stitching and the Jordan logo branding in light blue. Other details include white midsoles, white soles, and a pull tab that displays "KB," Khelcy Barrs' name in acronym.
Friend-Honoring Sneakers
Russell Westbrook Honors Childhood Friend in Jordan Why Not 0.6 'KB3'
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