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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
LeBron James Makes Personal Decision Amid Lakers Offseason
LeBron James Makes Personal Decision Amid Lakers Offseason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is fresh off another successful NBA season, having played in his 22nd season in the league. Advertisement James led the Lakers to the postseason alongside Los Angeles star Luka Doncic. While the Lakers threw all the marbles into the basket, luring Doncic to Los Angeles ahead of the trade deadline, they were defeated in the first round of the playoffs. After the season, James and the rest of the party were preparing for a redemption year, with the Lakers forward heading into his 23rd season in the NBA. As James works through the offseason process, he spent some time away from the basketball court, serving as an ambassador for his very own, "LeBron James Family Foundation." James previously spoke with high school students, where he was confronted with a question. Advertisement "Hello, my name is CeCe Wilson, I go to STEM high school," Wilson said. "I'm a junior. My real passion to be a race car driver and that's like a real hard to access sport since you already have to be like rich. Would there be like anything you can help people like me dream to do that?' James responded with a promising message for Wilson, who is aspiring to enter the racing scene. 'Say no more, CeCe,' James said. 'I will make sure that you get all of the resources and things done for you to be able to live out your passion,' James said. View the original article to see embedded media. LeBron James explained to Wilson that he would be able to experience the extensive background of NASCAR drivers, helping the student learn from professionals. Advertisement 'I'll get right on there. Over the last few years we've made a lot of connections with a lot of people in NASCAR and if that's something that your super passionate about, we will make sure that you get to some events and be able to be there, get into the cockpit. See some of the cars, how they're built. How these cars race. We will get that done. I can't get a lot of things done but I can get that done for you." After his promise, the "LeBron James Family Foundation" highlighted James' decision, showcasing videos of Wilson attending a NASCAR event and speaking with personnel at a race. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23).© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images While LeBron James continues to grow his brand and build a community outside of basketball, he hasn't skipped a beat on the court. Advertisement Last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, James posted 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game. Related: LeBron James Had No Words for Luka Doncic Announcement on Saturday Related: Magic Johnson Sends LeBron James Message to Luka Doncic After Lakers Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Boston Globe
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll
Advertisement The LeBron doll wears sunglasses, headphones and a blue-and-white letterman's jacket with 'LJ' on the left breast, his number 23 on the right sleeve and Ohio and crown patches on the other. His first name is on the back with 'Just a kid from Akron' underneath. His T-shirt says 'We Are Family,' a nod to the LeBron James Family Foundation. His blue shoes, of course, are Nikes. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up The doll costs $75 and goes on sale Monday. In an Associated Press-produced video of James seeing the doll for the first time, the 'King' expressed his approval, repeatedly calling the doll "dope,' another word for 'cool.' While looking it over, he put an 'I Promise' wristband on the doll's wrist and adjusted the strap on its fanny pack. Advertisement 'OK, now we ready,' James said. 'I mean, he might need to do a little lifting. Legs look a little skinny. Little fraily little fellow. Nah, that's dope.' Mattel senior vice president Krista Berger noted that Ken is Barbie's longtime best friend and supporter. 'We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates LeBron as a role model, his icon status, lasting impact on culture, and dedication to setting a positive example for the next generation to reach their limitless potential,' Berger said.
Fox News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
LeBron James is the first professional male athlete to become a Ken doll
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer's "Kenbassador" series. Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, were introduced. "As a young kid, I was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired me but also showed me what's possible through hard work and dedication," James said. "Now, as an adult, I understand how vital it is for young people to have positive figures to look up to. That's why partnering with Barbie to release the LeBron James Kenbassadors doll is such an honor. It's an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness." The LeBron doll wears sunglasses, headphones and an unzipped blue-and-white letterman's jacket with "LJ" on the left breast, his number 23 on the right sleeve and Ohio and crown patches on the other. His first name is on the back with "Just a kid from Akron" underneath. His T-shirt says "We Are Family," a nod to the LeBron James Family Foundation. His blue shoes, of course, are Nikes. The doll costs $75 and goes on sale Monday. In an Associated Press-produced video of James seeing the doll for the first time, the "King" expressed his approval, repeatedly calling the doll "dope," another word for "cool." While looking it over, he put an "I Promise" wristband on the doll's wrist and adjusted the strap on its fanny pack. "OK, now we ready," James said. "I mean, he might need to do a little lifting. Legs look a little skinny. Little fraily little fellow. Nah, that's dope." Mattel senior vice president Krista Berger noted that Ken is Barbie's longtime best friend and supporter. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates LeBron as a role model, his icon status, lasting impact on culture, and dedication to setting a positive example for the next generation to reach their limitless potential," Berger said. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
LeBron James is the first professional male athlete to become a Ken doll
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer's "Kenbassador" series. Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, were introduced. "As a young kid, I was fortunate to have role models who not only inspired me but also showed me what's possible through hard work and dedication," James said. "Now, as an adult, I understand how vital it is for young people to have positive figures to look up to. That's why partnering with Barbie to release the LeBron James Kenbassadors doll is such an honor. It's an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness." The LeBron doll wears sunglasses, headphones and an unzipped blue-and-white letterman's jacket with "LJ" on the left breast, his number 23 on the right sleeve and Ohio and crown patches on the other. His first name is on the back with "Just a kid from Akron" underneath. His T-shirt says "We Are Family," a nod to the LeBron James Family Foundation. His blue shoes, of course, are Nikes. The doll costs $75 and goes on sale Monday. In an Associated Press-produced video of James seeing the doll for the first time, the "King" expressed his approval, repeatedly calling the doll "dope," another word for "cool." While looking it over, he put an "I Promise" wristband on the doll's wrist and adjusted the strap on its fanny pack. "OK, now we ready," James said. "I mean, he might need to do a little lifting. Legs look a little skinny. Little fraily little fellow. Nah, that's dope." Mattel senior vice president Krista Berger noted that Ken is Barbie's longtime best friend and supporter. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates LeBron as a role model, his icon status, lasting impact on culture, and dedication to setting a positive example for the next generation to reach their limitless potential," Berger said. The Associated Press contributed to this report Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
CBS News
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Barbie announces LeBron James becomes first athlete with Ken doll
Barbie has announced that LeBron James is the first athlete to have a Ken doll. Mattel, the parent company that owns Barbie, released photos of its new doll in the likeness of NBA legend, activist, author and philanthropist LeBron James. Barbie said it is collaborating with the LeBron James Family Foundation to release the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, Mattel said in a statement. Mattel said next year, Ken's character will celebrate its 65th anniversary and with James' first Ken doll, they are excited to expand the Kenbassadors. "Ken is Barbie's longtime best friend and supporter," said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, Mattel. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates LeBron as a role model, his icon status, lasting impact on culture, and dedication to setting a positive example for the next generation to reach their limitless potential." James said that as a child, he was fortunate to have role models who inspired him and showed him that hard work and dedication were important to achieving things in life. He recognized the release of his Ken doll as an honor. "It's an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness," James said. Sticking true to James' style and likeness, his Ken doll is an inch taller and comes in larger packaging than the standard doll. The James doll is dressed in a varsity jacket, a LeBron James Family Foundation's signature "We Are Family" t-shirt, Nike sneakers, Beats headphones, sunglasses, fanny pack, gold watch and his perennial "I Promise" band. The doll will go on sale on April 14 at 12:01 p.m. and is being sold for $75.
