Nike unveils LeBron-Mbappe shoe collaboration
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe are partnering on a shoe pack for Nike.
Dubbed "The Chosen 2," the pack features James' signature LeBron 18 sneaker and the Mercurial cleat. Both silhouettes will be available Jan. 9.
Nike announces The Chosen 2 pack, which highlights the relationship between LeBron James and soccer star Kylian Mbappé and the impact they are having on the next generation. They'll drop on 1/9. Nike will also donate to Mbappe’s foundation IBKM and LeBron James Family Foundation. pic.twitter.com/stWuoXphjJ
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"LeBron is a unique champion and I have the deepest respect for him on, but also off the court. He is an inspiration to me," Mbappe said, according to Jack Stanley of Hypebeast. "From Akron to Paris, we are both taking action to move the lines in our society and offer a better world to the younger generation. I truly hope our common message will have a strong social impact and this is just the beginning of our stories."
Added LeBron: "No matter where I go in the world, I will always be just a kid from Akron. And I will always use my platform and do everything I can to uplift and empower the kids coming up after me. It's about creating real, tangible change and always leaving a place better than you found it."