All-Star mega event is underway and LeBron James is using the platform to pay tribute to his inspiration and dear friend. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar donned the all-new Nike LeBron 21 Deion Sanders’ DT Max signature shoe. The striking sneaker is dominant on the black with white stripes on the side. James never failed to support and take a stand for his friends and family. And paying tribute to Sanders on the biggest stage is the standing proof of it.
With this All-Star game, King James broke the NBA record for most appearances in All-Star games in the history of the league. He stepped on the All-Star court tonight for the 2oth time in his 21-season-long career. Moreover, during the start of the season, he referred to his LeBron 21 as “Prime Year”, as a mark of respect to Deion Sanders.
LeBron James is celebrating his “Prime Year” with a LeBron 21 for the All-Star Game that pays tribute to Deion Sanders’ DT Max signature shoe.@KingJames 🤝 @DeionSanders pic.twitter.com/JXSgACaNH1
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 19, 2024
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The tag “Prime Time” has stuck around the legend since his high school times, and King James didn’t fail to highlight in his tribute. The Lakers superstar has revealed multiple times about how Sanders has been inspiring him since his childhood. Moreover, he often quotes his favorite line, which he picked it up from him, which is, “Look good, feel good.Feel good, play good.”
LeBron paying tribute to Deion Sanders with the Nike LeBron 21 & Air DT Max ’96 mashup sneakers 👟
(via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/uzcAan4asN
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The black and white denote the mashup of Air DT Max ’96 with the LeBron 21s. James has mashed up several sneakers lines with his shoes for various special occasions or sometimes even drop new lines.
Notably, during his last game against the New York Knicks, James donned Bronny James’ exclusive ‘LeBron 21 USC Trojans’.
Importantly, it wasn’t just James who rocked the court with his sneakers. On the other hand, the rest of the stars also brought out their best kicks to the event.
Sneakers gala at the All-Star
As much as the fans are excited about the balling action at the mega event, they are also excited about the glitz and glamor. And one of them is sneaker-watching. Let’s take a look at some of the super kicks donned by the stars.
Stephen Curry sported his all-new NBA JAM x Curry Brand 4 Flotro Low, which had a mix of yellow and blue colors. Tyrese Haliburton opted for the latest release in Kobe line, Kobe 6 Protro PE.
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The sneakers worn in the 2024 NBA All-Star Game 🧵👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/AvqXtQuBsx
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 19, 2024
Meanwhile, Devin Booker always had unique preference. He sported the classic Converse Chuck on media day, surprising everyone with his choice. Tonight he donned the retro looking Nike Book 1s.
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