LeBron James

Akshita Patel

NBA

BIG NEWS: Nike & LeBron James Set To Release New Line Of Retro Themed Sneakers As A Tribute For The King

Sportswear brand Nike is set to release a line of LeBron NXXT Gen sneakers in collaboration with basketball superstar LeBron James.

LeBron James is playing the 20th season of his NBA career. Despite being one of the oldest players in the league, James continues to dominate on the court. This season, he led the Los Angeles Lakers from the front before going down with a severe foot injury. Moreover, the veteran surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the leading point scorer in the NBA league.

   

James’ success on the court has also translated into success off the court with his numerous business ventures. His partnership with sportswear brand Nike has also been a key part of his brand, with the company releasing numerous signature shoes and apparel lines over the years. Furthermore, the company is set to release a new line of LeBron NXXT Gen shoes with a twist.

Nike To Release A Retro Themed LeBron NXXT Gen Shoes

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Here’s a detailed view of the upcoming sneakers (Image via Sportskeeda)

Nike, in collaboration with LeBron James, is set to release a new line of sneakers. The new line of LeBron NXXT Gen shoes would have a unique retro theme. The sneakers would have grey, pink, and royal blue color palettes. The idea is to give it a retro back in 1980s vibe. The shoes are also designed with performance in mind, incorporating Nike’s latest technology to provide superior comfort and support on the court. However, LeBron James is unavailable for the launch following a foot injury and is recovering at home.

Meanwhile, the sneakers are expected to hit the stores next week, around March 16. The LeBron NXXT Gen Wolf Grey shoes will cost $160 and be made available on both the company’s online website and official Nike stores. Overall, the release of the new LeBron NXXT Gen shoe line is sure to be a hit with fans of the basketball superstar and sneaker enthusiasts alike. Moreover, whether you’re a fan of LeBron James, the NXXT Gen, or just great sneakers in general, these shoes are worth checking out.

LeBron James Cheers For Anthony Davis Amid Breakup Rumors

Anthony Davis
The Lakers’ three most important players are on the bench Wednesday. (Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports)

Meanwhile, back in LA, LeBron James is warming the bench due to an unfortunate foot injury. The pop James heard in his right foot was a tendon injury that eventually ruled him out for three weeks. Nonetheless, the forward did miss out on any game and is cheering for the Lakers from home. On the other hand, in LeBron’s absence, his partner, Anthony Davis, has taken up the lead from the front. He delivered consecutive 35+ points games to earn the Lakers valuable points on the West table.

LeBron James did not hold back on his emotions and congratulated AD with a fiery tweet. This comes at a time when rumors of friction between the dynamic due are rife on social media. According to multiple insiders, LeBron and Davis are not seeing eye to eye. There is a sense of tension in the locker room due to the Lakers’ repeated failures. On the other hand, both players have denied the rumors of any such rift and claimed that everybody is working towards the same goal: to win for the Lakers.