Category: LeBron James

Take a look at the ”Duke” Nike LeBron XXI PE

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI has been showing up on the feet of several college basketball teams this season. Duke is one of a plethora of teams that have taken the XXI to the court this season. The “Duke” iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a black leather upper that has an almost brushed look. Royal stitching surrounds the Swoosh on the lateral side, with sectioned, striped branding on the medial side. Blue also bordered the tongue, which itself is adorned with a Duke logo. Underneath resides a blue heel-dipped black midsole…

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“Aragonite” Nike LeBron XXI coming February 2024

Brandon King

This upcoming addition to the LeBron XXI roster sports a denim upper paired with jade ice at the tongue and inner. A bottom outlined Swoosh adorns the lateral side, while sectioned and striped variety of the iconic branding is seen on the lateral side. LeBron signatures are seen on the suede overlays that top the aforementioned tongue with jade ice and emerald rise present at the rear heel. Underneath resides a Cushion 3.0 midsole Zoom Turbo unit at the forefoot and a 13mm Zoom heel bag as well as a…

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Check out the White “FAMU” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

Just as the with the green version previously , this iteration of the LeBron XXI is another Florida A&M team exclusive that is a home run. It sports a perforated white upper with the lateral Swoosh outlined with orange stitching; the branding on the medial side is striped and is bordered with green stitching. FAMU iconography is seen on the left tongue, while Lebron’s signature occupies the same place on the right. Underneath resides a white midsole with the heel section dipped in orange and a green and white rubber…

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”FAMU” Nike LeBron NXXT Gen

Brandon King

Since the inception of the partnership between Florida A&M, Nike and LeBron James there has not been a single klunker, in terms of team-specific footwear. This LeBron NXXT Gen is the latest example nigh-level visual sneaker excellence. It sports a green upper with an orange-bordered adult Swoosh accompanied by an orange baby Swoosh on the lateral side, with single green such branding on the white medial side. Dual-branded FAMU and “Nike AIR” branding are seen on the tongue with “XX” branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides a green midsole…

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Lebron James breaks out “Duke” LeBron XXI PE against Mavericks last night

Brandon King

Last night in their game against the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night, LeBron James broke out the “Duke” version of his LeBron XXI signature shoe. They sport a royal upper with Duke branding present on the tongue. Swooshes can be seen on the sides, with white showing up on the heels. Black takes care of the inner, completing an upper that sits atop a royal midsole, dipped in white at the heel and a white rubber outsole. As it currently stands, there is no word on whether these will see retail…

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LeBron James’ manager, Maverick Carter used illegal bookmaker

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Courtesy of Casey Kaye, fanrumor Maverick Carter, the manager of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, disclosed to federal agents in 2021 that he had engaged in illegal sports betting on NBA games, according to The Washington Post. In his admission during a November 2021 interview, Carter stated that he couldn’t recall placing bets on Lakers games and denied making wagers for others. This information comes from a report summarizing the interview that was reviewed by The Washington Post. Carter’s spokesperson, Adam Mendelsohn, clarified that this interview occurred before sports…

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A quick look at some LeBron XXI PEs

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI is the shiny new toy in the LeBron James signature line. As has been the case with other models, already this season LeBron has taken several Player Exclusive iterations of the XXI to the NBA hardwoods. Below are a few examples of what Mr. James has rocked this season. Which one of these are your favorite?

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“First Game” Nike Zoom Generation restock available

Brandon King

Although these have been termed the “First Game”, LeBron James did not lace up this colorway for his first game against the Sacramento Kings, but rather the white, black and red colorway, They sport a white leather and varsity crimson mesh upper with navy bordered Swooshes on the lateral side. The Lebron name on the tongue and chrome section on the rear heel are elements of the Hummer H2 insprired design. Varsity crimson also makes an appearance at the inner, where the “11-5-2003” , the date of LeBron’s first home…

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“Dunkman” Lebron XXI could be on the way in November

Brandon King

The “Dunkman” theme will make its way to the LeBron XXI. It sports a black upper with silver stitching implemented in varying methods on both of the side Swooshes. A LeBron signature can be seen on the tongue with “XXI” appearing on both the lace dubrae and on the rear heel. Underneath resides a black midsole with green at the heel that also is home to Zoom Air units at the heel and forefoot as well as a translucent electric green rubber outsole. The “Dunkman” LeBron XXI is reportedly set…

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