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LEBRON JAMES LeBron James is a Nike athlete with his own signature line of basketball sneakers. He currently plays for the Miami Heat, and has previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who drafted him in 2003. LeBron James is also known as King James. Click in for the most up to date LeBron James sneakers, player exclusives, and photos.
July 12th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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LeBron James has had his own Nike Basketball signature series since entering the NBA as an 18 year-old rookie phenom, and just like Kobe Bryant did four years ago at arguably the peak of his powers, LeBron is ready to lead the charge for the Swoosh’s non-signature roundball flagship. James showed up to USA Basketball practice in Las Vegas rocking the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk pictured above, and aside from the King’s logo on the tongue, it’s otherwise identical to the ‘USAB’ Sport Pack edition that’s set to arrive at retailers tomorrow. Let us know how you feel about LeBron’s Lunar Hyperdunks when you’re on the other side checking out more photos (including a group shot featuring the ‘big 4′ signature stars’ USAB PEs) and stick with Sneaker News for all the 2012 Olympic player exclusives.
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July 10th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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In previous times this photo would have no doubt been another opportunity for LeBron haters to get their blood pressure up with talks of King James wearing the sneaks of MJ despite having nowhere near as many rings. Yeah he’s still five behind but hey, the 2012 NBA Championship should quiet the chatter a bit right? LeBron was caught celebrating his new hardware in the Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’ in Las Vegas over the weekend, also stopping by for UFC 148 (and politicking a bit with The Spider himself as you’ll see after the jump). Click through with us for the shots of LeBron James‘ basking in his new Champion status in the fan favorite Air Jordan IV ‘White/Cement’ Retro. Photos: zimbio
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July 10th, 2012 by John K.
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Team USA Basketball is nearing the end of Training Camp in Las Vegas, as the final roster of 12 works out the last few kinks before moving forward to the World Basketball Festival later this week. Along with a practice session, the NBA stars took time to take some official Media Day photos, where LeBron James and Kobe Bryant stood proudly wearing the Team USA ‘Away’ uniforms. Some of Team USA members are teammates in real life, like the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and the league’s Defensive Player of the Year in Tyson Chandler as well as the OKC Thunder trio of KD, Westbrook, and Harden. More of the official media day photos as well as a nice recap of their practice below, so take a look and keep in tune to Sneaker News for more Team USA coverage!
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July 9th, 2012 by John K.
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The Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James rivalry has been one of the most oft-discussed stories in sports over the last decade, and although both came into the league straight from High School and are undoubtedly the leaders of the NBA’s elite troupe, the two aren’t as tit-for-tat as the media has made them out to be. First off, Kobe has seven years on LeBron in terms of NBA experience, so while LeBron was dominating the prep-school basketball domain, Kobe was doing the same at the world’s highest level while winning three NBA titles in the process. Currently, LeBron is riding high at the peak of his prime and enjoying life as a first-time NBA Champion, but Kobe Bryant, who will turn 34 during the Olympics, is actually outperforming the expectations his age indicates, but chalk that up to an insane work ethic and a competitive nature as ferocious as MJ’s was. So are the two exactly buddies? It’s safe to say that Kobe doesn’t share a bromance with LeBron like Dwyane Wade does, but they’ll likely agree to call their friendship a ‘mutual respect’ for one another, which is essentially how Michael Jordan carried on his relationships with every other NBA star that targeted his neck.
As we speak, Kobe and LeBron are in the middle of Training Camp for Team USA, and already their teammates, like Tyson Chandler who himself won an NBA Title just one year ago, have noticed LeBron’s newfound ‘swagger’ and the emphatic confidence he exudes at every step, but Kobe Bryant plans to remind LeBron that not only does he have five rings, but that he’s won two since the last Olympics. Even though Kobe outnumbers LeBron five-to-one in ‘chips, the debate isn’t anywhere near a conclusion (there are plenty of battles to be fought before the war is officially over), but perhaps this image of Kobe Bryant, during Team USA events, autographing a pair of LeBrons for a little girl wearing a Kobe jersey accurately depicts the current state of ‘the Kobe vs. LeBron rivalry: A stalemate of sorts? Is it possible to love both players simultaneously? There’s no doubt that both LeBron and Kobe will be gunning for ‘top dog’ during the Olympics because if the ’92 Dream Team documentary is any indication, Team USA competes with itself as much as it does with the rest of the world. We’ll have to wait and see who steals the show this August.
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July 8th, 2012 by John K.
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The Olympic Games have served as a serviceable spotlight for athletic companies to show off their best products in each sport, and sometimes it can get quite ugly. Looking back to the ’92 Games when Nike and Reebok had their lengthy battle, it’s clear that companies were fighting for that medal podium spotlight. Here in 2012, Nike’s got the Olympics on lock, but that wasn’t the case before; along with Nike and Jordan, brands like adidas, Reebok, Converse (prior to the merger), and even Ewing joined the Olympic-inspired sneaker festivities, and a sneaker event out in Hong Kong called Kickoff Summer Fun showcased some of the best in history (bet you’ll be surprised at some of what’s found below). Enjoy this throwback gallery of red, white, and blue sneakers and let us know which is your personal favorite! Photos: kenlu
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June 30th, 2012 by John K.
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There was only one PE for LeBron James in the NBA Finals, and sadly, the one time he wore it was the only game he lost. Win or lose and all superstitions aside, his Red PE of the LeBron 9 Elite was definitely a looker, and quickly Mache Customs whipped up his own version of the shoes using the ‘Home’ as a base. The customs, of course, were an instant hit, and we’re certain a release might’ve topped the Miami Vice Elites as the best of the bunch. However, a release is just a pipe dream at this point, but these customs (not done by Mache) are still attainable as they’ve become available online. If you need these in your stash, better jump on ‘em because just six pairs will be available by commission. One final look below, so take a gander and head on over to the listing from bxwb84 on eBay.
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June 29th, 2012 by John K.
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What do the Nike LeBron X and the Air Jordan VII? They are the first signature sneakers for LeBron and Jordan after winnings their first NBA Championships! Not saying that expectations are high (because the LeBron line has been a huge success anyway), but the LeBron standard just moved up a notch now that he’s got a ring on his finger. Here we have a look at a unique sample of the LeBron X built with what appears to be a cork-like material; is the material used just for sample/model purposes, or is Nike Basketball getting a bit too creative with their materials? Whatever the case may be, this is our first look at an intact LeBron X (the LeBron X ‘USAB’ was unassembled), although no Dynamic Flywire is visible (perhaps the return of NFW?). Another interesting note is that the reversed Swoosh on the heel could potentially be lasered on, and the full-length Zoom Air looks just like Max Air at quick glance. A full shot for you below, so take a look and stay tuned to Sneaker News for more LeBron developments! Photos: lrj23
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June 23rd, 2012 by John K.
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If you ever venture out to Asia and get the opportunity to shop around at Nike Basketball retail spots, you’ll notice that the selection of footwear is quite different from the Foot Lockers and Finish Lines you see here. Aside from the signature basketball shoes like LeBron and Zoom Kobe, the Asia market has an interesting selection of take-down models, like the Zoom Kobe Venomenon and Dream Season and the LeBron Ambassador. This other LeBron-branded model called the Nike LeBron ST Low is another Asia-exclusive model that has never stepped foot at U.S. chain retailers; it features a lot of borrowed elements from the LeBron 8, like the Lion logo on the tongue, the V/2-like upper, and the figure-8 window on the outsole. These two colorways featured the basic ‘Bred’ combination and the ‘Solar Red’ vibe, as seen the V/2 Low that released last year. It’s always interesting to see what other LeBrons and Kobes are out there, so check out the gallery below and let us know if you’d open to non-signature models bearing the newest NBA Champion’s name like this LeBron ST Low. Photos: sneakergo
Nike LeBron ST Low
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