During LeBron James’ debut in the preseason game with the Los Angeles Lakers, there was a noticeable Filipino influence.
The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen EP “TITAN Hoops Fair” was a unique partnership between Nike Basketball and the country’s sole basketball specialty store. This exclusive shoe was seen on King James as he kicked off his 21st season in the NBA.
The recently released LeBron shoe embodies the positive outlook, innovative ideas, and intense basketball enthusiasm that have long been an integral part of the Philippine basketball scene. TITAN’s website showcased and described the sneakers, which were created to equip the future stars of the sport with shoes that will help them excel. Additionally, TITAN took this opportunity to pay tribute to the unique basketball spirit of Manila.
Furthermore, LeBron James gave a heartfelt shoutout to the Philippines through his Instagram story on Tuesday night. This came after the Los Angeles Lakers secured their first preseason win against the Brooklyn Nets, proving to bounce back quickly from their initial loss to the Golden State Warriors – a game in which James was absent. As a four-time NBA champion and MVP, James’ appreciation for his fans in the Philippines highlights his global impact as a basketball superstar.
In just a matter of days, on October 25 at 7:30 a.m. local time, the regular season for 2023-24 will start. The Lakers will take on the Western Conference Finals champions, the Denver Nuggets, in their first game.