A look back at Westbrook’s best Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 PEs the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder All Star point guard Russell Westbrook laced up a plethora player exclusive colorways his Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 signature sneaker this year, many which served as a portal to the ’90s.
Video games, tv shows, athletes and toys all played a part in Westbrook’s best PEs, as well as the special edition sneaker boxes that the kicks were housed in.
While we wait to see what kicks he breaks out for the pivotal Game 3, scroll through the list below as we look back on 10(+) the craziest Why Not Zer0.2 PEs shared by Jordan Brand Promo PE designer, Kelsey Amy.
Russell Westbrook showed up to the TD Garden in Boston back in February toting a special edition “Super Soaker” colorway the Jordan Why Not Zer0.2, which remains one the best PEs the NBA season.
The kicks even came housed in a custom box that perfectly mirrored the way the classic ’90s water guns were packaged.
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A fitting tribute for OKC’s Valentine’s Day game, Westbrook donned a teddy bear themed Why Not Zer0.2 PE as the Thunder took on the Pelicans in NOLA.
The kicks came equipped with a fuzzy brown upper, accompanied by festive red detailing, a Valentine’s card hang tag, and a box chocolates on the insole. Tying the theme together, the exclusive V-Day PE also came housed in a heart shaped box.
Russ had a few different Why Not Zer0.2 colorways done up as a nod to Nintendo’s iconic Mario franchise, which included this Toad PE.
Inspired by one Princess Peach’s most loyal attendants, the Toad PE features a white build with red polka dots and a blue and gold mid panel, styled just like Toad’s vest.
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In continuation the Mario themed sneakers, Westbrook was also hooked up with a Mario Kart inspired sneaker that came packaged in a racing flag inspired box.
The special edition sneakers are also highlighted by colorful detailing as a nod to the classic Mario Kart track, Rainbow Road.
Westbrook laced up a trio Pokemon-themed sneakers as the NBA’s regular season came to a close, each which featured a Pokemon ball tongue tag.
The Jordan Why Not Zer0.2 Pokemon Pack consisted Pikachu and Charizard inspired colorways, as well as a blue rendition in honor Ash Ketchums.
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The common trend among Westbrook’s long list Why Not Zer0.2 PEs is that many the special edition sneakers referenced the ’90s. That theme came through strong on the “Rugrats” PE inspired by the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon.
Specifically, the kicks are a tribute to Chucky Finster. If that wasn’t evident from the color scheme on the actual shoe, the hairy, bright orange packaging should be a dead giveaway.
The follow-up to Westbrook’s Chucky Finster PE was the “Reptar” rendition that Russ laced up against the San Antonio Spurs on March 2.
Once again, the packaging steals the show.
Andre Agassi’s Nike Air Tech Challenge 2 has inspired a number sneakers over the years, including this ’90s-themed Why Not Zer0.2.
The kicks are a combination the classic “Hot Lava” colorway as well as the “Turbo Green” iteration.
Russell Westbrook celebrated Wrestlemania weekend with two dope PEs inspired by a couple his favorite WWE superstars.
The Triple-Double Machine paid tribute to WWE’s Big Red Machine on the night Wrestlemania 35 with a hellacious PE styled just like Kane’s in-ring attire. Likewise, Westbrook pulled out an Ultimate Warrior PE highlighted by shades pink, green, yellow and orange as a nod to the WWE Hall Famer.
Both sneakers were stashed in wrestling ring inspired boxes, and strapped in with “Sneaker Champ” belts.
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The culmination Russell Westbrook’s epic haul player exclusive colorways is the “What The Westbrook” Jordan Why Not Zer0.2.
The design is a mashup all the aforementioned styles, as well as others that Jordan Brand created for the All Star point guard this year. Westbrook debuted the sneakers on the court in Portland as the Thunder kicked f their first-round series with the Blazers.
Check out some the in-game shots and additional photos below.
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