LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 30, 1984, and his journey to greatness began long before he stepped onto an NBA court. Raised by a single mother, Gloria James, LeBron showed promise as a young athlete, becoming a high school basketball phenom at St. Vincent-St. Mary. By the time he was drafted as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, he was already hailed as “The Chosen One.”
Over two decades, LeBron led multiple teams to NBA championships, including the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers, though he now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. His impact has been felt both on and off the court as LeBron has used his platform to promote education, philanthropy, and social justice, making him a symbol of excellence and empowerment.
As he turns 40, his partnership with Nike, which began before he entered the league, remains a key part of his story. Right now, Nike’s website is full of different Nike LeBron products, ranging from sneakers to apparel. This collection includes the recently released Nike LeBron 22 Christmas and Monopoly x Nike LeBron 22. Alongside his performance basketball lineup, The King recently released his new cross-training silhouette, the Nike LeBron TR 1.
Scroll down to shop Nike sneakers and apparel that celebrate LeBron’s legendary career and enduring legacy—because turning 40 never looked this good.
Sneakerhead from South Florida who turned his passion into a career. Concerts, music, trying new restaurants, and catching the latest movies are some of the things I enjoy when not writing for Sole Retriever. Email: nick@soleretriever.com
