LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers wears Nike footwear within the first quarter of a preseason sport in opposition to the Brooklyn Nets at T-Cellular Enviornment on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126. Ethan Miller/Getty Photos/AFP
MANILA, Philippines–LeBron James paid homage to the Philippines in his NBA preseason debut on Tuesday (Manila time).
James, who was again sporting the acquainted No. 23 in honor of Invoice Russell, rocked a pair of LeBron NXXT Gen “TITAN Hoops Truthful” that options the colours of the Philippine flag.
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— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2023
The four-time NBA champion James, who missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ first sport within the preseason, had 10 factors, three rebounds, 5 assists, one steal and a block in 16 minutes to assist the Lakers beat the Brooklyn Nets, 129-126, at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
The sneaker is the fourth collaboration between Titan, the one basketball specialty idea retailer within the nation, and Nike Basketball. It made its official launch final August 13.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is guarded by Dennis Smith Jr. #4 of the Brooklyn Nets within the second quarter of their preseason sport at T-Cellular Enviornment on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126. Ethan Miller/Getty Photos/AFP
The 38-year-old James is getting into his twenty first season within the NBA because the oldest participant within the league following the retirement of Miami Warmth veteran Udonis Haslem.
James, who mentioned he’s dedicating the upcoming season to his eldest son Bronny, and the Lakers resume preseason play on Thursday in opposition to the Sacramento Kings at Honda Heart in Anaheim, California.
James averaged 28.9 factors, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per sport final season the place he led the Lakers to the Western Convention Finals.
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