Category: LeBron James

LeBron James’ manager, Maverick Carter used illegal bookmaker

Staff

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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“Lakers” Nike LeBron Witness 8: Official Images

Brandon King

This iteration of one of the LeBron James sub lines sports a Lakers aesthetic. It sports a black mesh upper with university gold showing up on the Swoosh on the lateral side,lion logos on the medial side and tongues as well as the lower two lace loops. Field purple is seen on the tongue, laces, inner and forefoot underlay. Underneath resides a black foam midsole that is home to Air Max cushioning in the heel and a field purple and black rubber outsole. The “Lakers” Nike LeBron Witness 8 is…

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“Melo Melo” Nike LeBron XXI coming in October

Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron XXI is inspired by the Dragon Pearl, the most precious pearl in the world. Like the aforementioned precious jewel this LeBron XXI sports an orange tinted, in this case specifically melon tint upper , adorned with Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides. The rear heel is home to a swirl pattern , with LeBron signatures appearing on the tongues. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a Cushlon midsole that is home to Zoom Air cushioning in the heel and a top-loaded Zoom Turbo unit in the…

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“Akoya” Nike LeBron XXI coming September 28

Brandon King

This upcoming Nike LeBron XXI is inspired by the relationship between LeBron and his daughter Zhuri. It sports a light bone leather upper with campfire showing up in a complimentary role on the side Swooshes, rear heel, FlyWire cables, lace dubrae and LeBron signature on the top of the tongue. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a midsole that is home to Zoom Air cushioning as well as a milky translucent rubber outsole. Nike LeBron XXI Light Bone/Campfire Orange-Celestine Blue-Pink Rise-Dark Russet FV2345-001 $200 28 September 2023

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An initial look at the “James Theatre” LeBron XXI

Brandon King

This upcoming grade school and movie theatre -themed iteration of the LeBron XXI sports a red suede upper with perforations on the lateral forefoot. A larger Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with smaller such branding seen on the medial side. The tongue label is derivative of a classic movie ticket and read ” James Theater” with LeBron’s crown logo and also reads “ADMIT ONE” and “12301984” , which is LeBron’s birthdate. The movie-inspired aesthetic carries over to the rear heel, which is reminiscent of the lights from…

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LeBron James introduces the world to the LeBron XXI

Brandon King

Since LeBron was spotted in the LeBron XXI a week ago, several sets of subsequent images have emerged. However these differed from the below picture in that none of them were put out by the man himself, LeBron James, who posted an image the “Violet Dust” colorway of his upcoming signature sneaker Monday on his Instagram in a post captioned “PURPLE RAIN PURPLE RAIN #LeBronXXI.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 👑 (@kingjames) Offering a lateral profile and above view, the perforations and yellow lower bordering of…

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