From NBA championships to MVP honors to Olympic gold medals, LeBron James has acquired loads of accolades all through his embellished profession. However this week, King James made historical past and received the royal therapy from a preferred toy firm.
Mattel simply introduced that the Lakers’ energy ahead would be the firm’s first Kenbassador (sure, that’s a factor) as they launch a doll made in his likeness. James would be the first skilled athlete to get his personal Ken doll.
The LeBron James Household Basis partnered with Mattel to create the brand new Ken doll, who’s completely styled with Beats headphones, sun shades, a varsity jacket and a pair of Nike high-tops. The LeKen might be out there April 14 on-line and in choose Goal shops.
“As a younger child, I used to be lucky to have function fashions who not solely impressed me but additionally confirmed me what’s potential by way of onerous work and dedication,” James stated in a press launch. “Now, as an grownup, I perceive how very important it’s for younger folks to have optimistic figures to look as much as. That’s why partnering with Barbie to launch the LeBron James Kenbassadors doll is such an honor.”
Take a look at James’ response to seeing himself in doll type right here:
Fan’s reactions to the information has been entertaining to say the least, as some used the feedback to poke enjoyable on the star.
“Bro needed to test the hairline 😂 Respect it king,” wrote somebody within the feedback.
One other commenter hilariously urged that somebody from Mattel ought to have been a part of the group that created Dwyane Wade’s meme-worthy statue in entrance of the Kaseya Middle in Miami.
“Whoever designed this could’ve did D. WADE’S statue!!😂😂😂😂,” they joked.
Different James’ followers used the remark part to ask if it’s OK for dudes to play with dolls – for a pal, after all.
“Man am i sus if i accumulate a Barbie one time in life?” one commenter questioned. “This a critical inquiry for the RN’s.”