LeBron James makes the perfect sneaker choice for his 23-year-old debut
LeBron James will make his long-awaited debut in the season as Los Angeles Lakers host the Utah Jazz at Cripto.com Arena on Tuesday.
James was sidelined with a sciatica injury and admitted that he is still working on his stamina. However, he was given permission and it is only fitting that he plays his first game at the age of 23 in front of his home crowd.
The 40-year-old power forward made sure to show up in style as he wore his ’40K Gold’ Nike LeBron 23’s to warm up. It is certain that it is a confirming his 23rd season.
The said color is a reminder of James passing 40,000 points in his career, so maybe he wanted to send a signal that he wants to add even more to his total.
The Nike LeBron 23, which features 23 colorways, is part of the Forever King collection, which reflects James’ legacy.
The Lakers have played well in James’ absenceposting a record of 10-4. With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton at the helm, the Purple and Gold didn’t miss James that much.
His return is certainly a welcome development, however, as he adds another layer to the Lakers offense with his smart playmaking and high IQ. The four-time MVP is also reliable in the clutch, and he and Doncic will once again take turns in the heroics.
Last season, James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.0 steals as he helped lead the Lakers to their first 50-win season since 2019-20.
2025-11-19 03:15:00
