When the pandemic put the world on pause, the NBA’s ambitious solution was to create a closed ecosystem where the 2019-2020 season could be safely completed. The Bubble hosted some of the most uniquely pure basketball we’ve ever seen: no fans, no home-court advantage, no traditional distractions. With LeBron embracing leadership roles for the Lakers and as a public figure in a moment of uncertainty, he averaged 29.8 points, 11.8 boards, and 8.5 assists in a Finals victory over Miami. The unprecedented experience created another historical first: LeBron became the only player voted Finals MVP for three different teams.

Mimicking the exterior of a bubble, the LeBron XXIII ‘Bubble Boy’ utilizes a silvery chrome application to deliver an iridescent tone. A purple shade outlines the mid foot crown, while a silver gradient on the crown and outsole provide a sense of vibrancy from any angle. To cap it off, small micro-bubbles inside a gelled swoosh and a buoyant crown icon on the heel add an extra bit of bounce to every step.