Aaron Hope 
Nike’s recent ‘Basketball Never Stops’ video shows that not only is roundball now a global game that cannot be stopped by the ongoing labor dispute here in the States, but that perhaps the Swoosh is more integral to the game itself than the league known for its Jerry West logo. Only a brand like Nike Basketball can make the tagline true thanks to a range of releases that extends beyond the traditional NBA team colorways, looks that have become the most popular in the Nike LeBron series over the past few years. So even if King James hasn’t been seen in a Miami Heat uniform since losing to Dallas in the 2011 Finals, there’s still going to be a ton of attention paid to his signature sneakers done up in MIA-inspired colorways. The Nike LeBron 9 ‘Miami Nights’ is something less than a true sequel to the ‘South Beach’ 8s thanks to the presence of the vibrant ‘Cannon’ edition and its ties to Eglin Air Force Base, but their representation of South Florida’s electric nightlife is sure to be an equally swift seller. Check them out in some new images after the jump and look for the ‘Miami Nights’ LeBron 9s in stores Friday. via SM
