Category: LeBron James

Black and red Nike LeBron XX coming in early October

Brandon King

Like it or not, these are the Lebron XX and images of the twentieth iteration in the Lebron James signature line have emerged. This new colorway appears to sports a black knitted upper with dual Swooshes of university gold and light smoke green the lateral side with a single , red-bordered Swoosh on the lateral side. Grey piping and “XX” lace dubraes completes an upper that sits atop a black midsole and red rubber outsole This LebRon XX is scheduled to release October 5 at nike.com and select retail establishments;…

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Looks like this may be the LeBron XX

Brandon King

Although many are hoping to the contrary, it appears this is going to be the Lebron XX. While the silhouette is not ugly , the mundane aesthetic seems more befitting of a Zoom Witness or an Ambassador and not a signature model, much less the milestone twentieth edition. This sneaker features a sleeker and lower collared build, which runs counter to many other shoes ,if this is in fact the Lebron XX, in the line which can be plagued from “over shoeing.” It sports a knit upper with double Swooshes…

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“Barbershop” Nike LeBron 3 coming July 27

Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron 3 is a homage to his hometown and his family. As can be seen from the images below, it sports a black combination upper of leather, nubuck and patent leather. The blue, red, and white stripes are inspired by barbershop poles, and the metallic silver by barber tools. A embroidered ”BBZ” on the left medial forefoot are the names of his children- Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri, with the ”330” on the same location on the right is for Akron’s area code. A black midsole that cages a…

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“Maccabi” Nike Lebron 2 coming to retail

Brandon King

This LeBron 2 was on the feet of their namesake during a 2004 pregame tilt against Israeli Basketball Premier League ( top-tier of Israeli basketball) and EuroLeague’s Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv. This LeBron 2 sports a metallic gold mesh foundational layer overlaid with white leather. Metallic gold also shows up on the big block ”NIKE” logo on the strap and the LeBron logo on the lateral low heel, as well as the lasering underneath the aforementioned strap. Below the aforementioend upper resides a metallic gold-housed full-length Zoom Air unit and…

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These are reportedly the Lebron XX

Brandon King

The veil of secrecy has allegedly been cast from the next model in LeBron James; signature line, the LeBron XX. While in a recent workout, the Lakers superstar was spotted wearing a a lower collared pink show that was later reported to bee the LeBron XX. With its subdued visual presentation, it has more of the aesthetic of of one of the sub0tiered lines, a la the Ambassador or the Zoom Witness. It sports a pink knit upper with a silver-bordered Swossh on the lateral side and solid branding on…

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“Hard Hat” Nike LeBron XIX

Brandon King

Just because the namesake, does not wear the LrBron XIX does not mean you cannot and this upcoming colorway will be the latest addition to the LeBron XIX roster. This construction-inspired colorway sports a school bus yellow tonal upper with a black lateral Swoosh displayed in a patter akin to that seen on construction vehicles, On the rear heel a can e appears, with a “LJ” log at the bottom of the lacing system completes the black iconography on the upper, with the same hue also present on the inner…

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“Regal Pink” Nike LeBron 9: Official Images

Brandon King

Later this May will see the debut of the “Regal Pink”, a new colorway planned to debut later this month. It sports a regal pink upper with furry brown panels on the lateral and medial sides. Jewelled, gradiented Swooshes are found on the lateral sides, with a pink Swoosh present on the medial side. LeBron , signature on the tongue, crown logos on the rear heel and laces, along with a reflective overlay rounds out the upper. Underneath resides a white midsole that houses a forefoot Zoom Air unit and…

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“LeBronald Palmer” Nike LeBron coming May 19

Brandon King

In celebration of the silhouette’s 10th anniversary, Nike is bringing back the ”LeBronold Plamer” LeBron 9 Low. Inspired by the favorite drink of the NBA all-timer, this LeBron 9 Low sports a pale yellow upper that features a tropical foilage motif throughout. Green-bordered orange Swooshes are found on the lateral side, with smaller versions present on the medial. Metallic gold LeBron logos are found on the heel, with a yellow LeBron signature found on the tongue. A grpahic on the insoles help to further tie into drink concept. The ”LeBronald…

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Stephen A. Smith says Lakers should trade Lebron James

Brandon King

Perpetual windbag, master of cohost subterfuge ( and canoodling) and incessant dour criticizer of black athletes, Stephen A. Smith recently commented on the Lakers and what they should do to improve. Smith thinks that trading Lebron James is the path to that end. Here is what he had to say: “I think the Los Angeles Lakers should strongly consider trading LeBron James. It’s what I believe. Now, a lot of people are going to lose their minds because the brother is 37, in his 19th year and he just averaged…

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Stephen Curry says why he wouldn’t want to play with Lebron James

Brandon King

Stephen Curry made some waves a few weeks ago when asked if he wanted to play with Lebron, which was in response to comments the Lakers superstar made on his show in which he said Curry was a player he’d like to play with. In responding to the statement in an interview with 95.7 ”The Game”, Curry, softly poo-pooed the idea of joining forces with Lebron, amongst other things, saying he ”was good”on that ever becoming a reality. In a recent sit-down with Draymond Green, the all-time three point leader…

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