No. 23 LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers wears Nike shoes during the first quarter of their preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at T-Mobile Arena on October 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126.Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP
MANILA, Philippines — LeBron James paid tribute to the Philippines in his NBA preseason debut on Tuesday (Manila time).
James once again wore the familiar No. 23 jersey in honor of Bill Russell with a pair of LeBron NXXT Gen “TITAN Hoops Fair” featuring the colors of the Philippine flag.
Back to that 2️⃣3️⃣!#NBAPreseason pic.twitter.com/YEYHM6c1Bf
—NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2023
Four-time NBA champion James missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ first preseason game. He scored 10 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 block in 16 minutes to help the Lakers beat 129-1. Beat the Brooklyn Nets. 126, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
This shoe is the fourth collaboration between Titan, the only basketball-specific concept store in China, and Nike Basketball. It was officially released on August 13 last year.
Los Angeles Lakers LeBron James No. 23 is passed by Brooklyn Nets No. 4 Dennis Smith during the second quarter of a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on October 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. defense. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126.Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP
James, 38, is entering his 21st season in the NBA, becoming the league’s oldest player following the retirement of Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem.
James said he will dedicate the upcoming season to his eldest son, Bronny, as the Lakers wrap up Thursday’s preseason game against the Sacramento Kings at Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Last season, James averaged 28.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game, leading the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals.
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