Category: LeBron James

LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXII

Brandon King

At Team USA’s practice on Thursday, LeBron James broke out the next evolution of his signature line, the LeBron XXII. Outfitted in USA colors it sports a white upper with a red-bordered navy section on both sides that forms a Swoosh on the lateral side. Red shows up at the inner, backing the tongue, as well as the LeBron signature on the rear heel.  A jeweled Lebron logo appears on the navy tongue, while a Swoosh in the same hue appears on the media forefoot.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides…

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DT Max 96 x LeBron XXI coming in 2025?

Brandon King

According to sneakerfiles, the Lebron x Deion Sanders Nike LeBron XXI will reportedly be released in 2025. Initially starting their life off as a supposed PE, these bring the aesthetic of the DT Max to the LeBron XXI.  It sports a white upper broken up with aggressive sections, comprised of red, that the DT Max is known for. Black shows up at the inner and tongue, while a red Swoosh shows up on the midfoot strap; an additional Swoosh, this one in gold, can also be seen on the lateral…

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PE Corner: Bronny James rocks Sierra Canyon Zoom Generation PE

Brandon King

Every move that Bronny James makes, or doesn’t make is heavily scrutinized. Today we will not be scrutinizing his points, rebounds assists or shooting percentages; the game we will be focused on is his foot game and in that respect, the young fella showed out.  In the Laker’s most recent summer league matchup, Bronny took the court wearing the Nike Zoom Generation in an Player Exclusive edition of his alma mater, Sierra Canyon High School.  They sport a combination of navy patent leather and mesh upper with iridescent Swooshes on…

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PE Corner: LeBron James warms up in these trainers

Brandon King

This trainer was designed by Nike for Lebron James to wear during his workouts.  These sport a white leather upper. The navy tongue is integrated into the upper and features red branding at the tab that’s perched at its apex. Navy also shows up rear heel and small Swoosh on the toe box.  On the lateral side, a gold Swoosh has its home on the navy midsole, which sits higher on the lateral side.  A red rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic.  As it currently stands, there are no plans…

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LeBron James agrees to 2-year, $104 million with Lakers

Brandon King

It seems that Kendrick Perkins was proven right as James didn’t take a pay cut, agreeing to a 2-year deal worth $104 million. The deal allows James to continue to seize the Lakers on the base of their snarglies, as it includes both a player option and a no-trade clause.  James, 39, opted out of the last year of his previous deal that would have paid him $51,415,938. Before the start of free agency, he hinted that he may have been willing to take a pay reduction to help pave…

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Check out ”Grandma’s Couch” Nike LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This LeBron XXI will bring back the memories of plastic-covered multi-colored living room furniture of many of our elders back in the day. It sports a multi-hued upper with green LeBron logos and a floral pattern against the navy background to help give them the living room furniture feel.  Bright green stands in for the small Swoosh on the lateral side and the LeBron signature on the tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a navy midsole and a gum rubber outsole.  More information to come on three as it avails itself. …

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Another color of the LeBron XXI on the way soon

Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron XXI sports a largely pink suede upper, elements of sail and light lavender. Pink also shows up on the inner and rear heel. On the tongue appears a LeBron signature, with a large embroidered Silver Swoosh seen on the lateral side. On the rear heel a jewelled “XXI” can be seen, with additional XXI branding present on the dubraes.  The aforementioned upper is perched atop a pink midsole and a sail rubber outsole.  As it currently stands a release date for these has not been announced. Rest…

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Michael Wilbon has had enough of the LeExcuses

Brandon King

The recent, and to many the unjust, firing of former Lakers coach Darvin Ham has been a tipping point on breaking the gag hold that’s seemingly been in place as it relates to any degree of criticism directed at LeBron James. Over the past several days a multitude of media personages have gotten on James’ case for yet another one of his coaches getting broken off. Ham’s replacement will mark the Lakers’ fourth coach during the LeBron era in Tinseltown and the ninth coach of his career. One of those…

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PE Corner: ”FAMU PE” Nike LeBron XX NXT Gen

Brandon King

This LeBron XX NXXT Gen was made for the Florida A&M basketball program. The green of the upper peeks through the white open hole mesh. Dual -branded Green and orange Swooshes adorn the later side, while a large single Swoosh takes care of the branding on the medial side.  A Rattler logo has its home on the left tongue, while LeBron’s signature is perched atop the right. Both tongues sports “NIKE” and LBJ branding, with “XX” showing up on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole…

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PE Corner: LeBron James in patent LeBron XXIs 

Brandon King

LeBron James took this Player Exclusive edition of his LeBron XXI in a recent late season game. They sport a magenta patent leather upper; white embroidery on the underside of the lateral Swoosh allows the branding to come forward. The branding on the medial side offers a more traditional appearance, as it is white-bordered and segmented.  A LeBron signature appears on the tongue with “XXI” branding present on the lace dubrae and rear heel.  Underneath resides a fuschia midsole and matching translucent rubber outsole.  As often the case with the…

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