James expected to debut LeBron 16 'King' colorway in season opener
It could be a little while longer before fans see LeBron James in a pair of purple and gold sneakers.
James is expected to wear his Nike LeBron 16s in a new "King" colorway in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 18, according to Sneaker News' Ben Felderstein and Bleacher Report Kicks.
.@KingJames is expected to wear the Nike LeBron 16 โKingโ colorway for season opener ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/tiq1WmoiJW
โ B/R Kicks (@brkicks) September 25, 2018
As several Twitter users pointed out, the colorway has a Cleveland Cavaliers feel to it.
So he really gone wear Cavs colored shoes in his first game wit the Lakers ๐๐
โ Richie (@RipDirty) September 25, 2018
Nah this needs to purple not maroon. We aren't for this over at Lakersnation.
โ Saint Mese๐ผ (@SaintMese247) September 25, 2018
So he joined the Lakers, just to wear Cavs colors
โ Cameron Miller (@Cam_Miller_23) September 25, 2018
So heโs going to wear the CAVS color at his first game with the LAKERS? ๐๐. What a good idea. ๐
โ Aboubakar Bayero. (@bayeroalcon) September 25, 2018
In Cavs colors tho? pic.twitter.com/m1Vt4Ve7on
โ B MANG (@REAL_BMANG) September 25, 2018
The NBA introduced a new relaxed sneaker policy for the 2018-19 season, which will allow players to wear shoes of any color during games.