New Nike LeBron 23 Coming 2026, “Honor the King

New Nike LeBron 23 Coming 2026, “Honor the King”

Every year, the NBA celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This honors his important impact and work for civil rights. His work for social justice changed many lives. It is a very important part of United States history.

Honor The King

Nike basketball will release a new colorway of the Lebron 23 shoes called “Honor the King” in February 2026. To start the New Year, James showed off these shoes on January 2nd. The Los Angeles Lakers played against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Inspiration

The sneaker is a solid teal color. It takes inspiration from the doors of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. This is where Dr. King was assassinated. The motel is now the National Civil Rights Museum.

Extra teal mesh details are on the upper. They add texture.

There is also a gold crown symbol on the inside of the shoe. The word “equality” is also written across both heels, further adding to the message being conveyed by the shoes. An equality T-shirt will also be included in the drop.

This sneaker also remembers a big day for James and his impressive legacy, which includes MLK Day 2008 when he scored 51 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists against the Grizzlies in Memphis. The kicks are set to release in both adult and kids sizing.

NIKE, Inc.

In 1971, Nike would become the new name of the company. The winged Greek goddess of victory inspired the name.

The iconic Swoosh was also created in 1971. A graphic design student created the world famous logo. The logo was crafted to convey speed, and the goddess Nike was its inspiration.

The first shoes to feature the Swoosh were the Cleat and Waffle Racer. They were unveiled at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. The event took place in Eugene, Oregon.

The first Nike factory location opened in 1984 in Portland, Oregon. This led to the first Niketown opening in 1990, which was also located in Portland.

Niketown was able to broaden the storytelling ability of the brand. Consumers could interact with the products in the store, learn more about them, and the athletes that endorsed them.