Russell Westbrook’s latest Jordan sneaker includes nod to Rockets

The new Jordan Brand shoe in Westbrook’s line features red and black on the heel counter to represent his first NBA season in Houston.

The latest addition to Russell Westbrook‘s signature sneaker series with Nike’s Jordan Brand is set for release in September, and it includes a clear nod to the Houston Rockets and his other NBA teams.

Named the Jordan Why.Not Zer0.3 SE, the new shoe is likely to be worn by Westbrook once the 2019-20 season resumes later this month.

Here’s how ESPN’s Nick DePaula describes the sneaker’s inspiration:

Styled in a “Primary Colors” theme, the latest addition to Westbrook’s signature series with Jordan takes hue inspiration from each of the professional teams the former MVP has been affiliated with during his 12-year NBA journey. Yes, the green and yellow accents are a nod to his 2008 draft day Seattle SuperSonics hat, though he never suited up for the franchise in a game.

Tones of blue and orange celebrate his Oklahoma City Thunder run, while red and black along the heel counter represents his first season with the Houston Rockets.

The shoes will be available to the general public on Sept. 17 at a retail price of $130, according to sneaker blog Nice Kicks.

Now 31 years old, Westbrook is averaging 27.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game in a brilliant debut season with the Rockets. His 47.4% shooting percentage is the best of his 12-year NBA career.

Westbrook is not currently with his Houston teammates at the league’s restart location in Florida, but he is expected to arrive soon.

Westbrook and the Rockets (40-24) will enter the restart tied for the No. 5 spot in the tightly packed Western Conference, and they can finish anywhere between No. 2 and No. 7 when the regular season concludes. They have already clinched their spot in the 2020 NBA playoffs.

Houston’s 2019-20 regular season will officially resume on July 31.

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