LeBron James took to the basketball court for the final game of the 2024 Olympic Games, unveiling not one, but two new Nike LeBron 22 colorways. The stage was set in Paris, where Team USA took on France in the men’s basketball gold medal game, and James, a lifetime Nike endorser, did not disappoint.
For what could be his final Olympics, James chose to showcase two never-before-seen designs of his signature sneaker. The first, a dazzling blue and silver iridescent look, was worn during warm-ups and again on the podium as Team USA accepted its gold medals. This eye-catching colorway featured a shiny foil aesthetic and translucent rubber outsoles with Nike’s signature safari pattern printed underneath.
During the game, James switched to a more fitting metallic gold style accented with black. This shoe also featured the shiny foil aesthetic and translucent outsoles, making it a standout on the court. The metallic gold design was perfect for the occasion and symbolized the team’s pursuit of the gold medal.
https://dapperdeeper.com/tag/nike/Other Nike-sponsored athletes on the podium wore the Olympic colorway of the brand’s new Air Max Dn lifestyle sneaker. Players such as Kevin Durant and Devin Booker wore their signature Nike shoes with gold detailing, but it was James’ all-metal look that stole the spotlight.
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James’ performance was as impressive as his shoes. He won his third Olympic gold medal, contributing 14 points, 10 assists and six rebounds to the team’s 98-87 victory. However, the highlight of the night belonged to Stephen Curry, who led Team USA with a strong shooting performance and 24 total points to secure his first gold medal. Meanwhile, Durant made history by winning his fourth gold medal, becoming the first men’s basketball player to do so.
Team USA men’s basketball’s victory marks the team’s fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal and 17th overall. Nike has yet to announce release details for either of these “Olympics” LeBron 22 colorways.
