LeBron James arrives at the Lakers’ opening game against the Nuggets wearing a $28,000 Louis Vuitton team, kicking off his 21st NBA season
- LeBron James and the LA Lakers were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 119-107
- He played 29 minutes and scored 29 points, seven rebounds and five assists
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LeBron James wore an eye-catching Louis Vuitton outfit worth more than $28,000 before the NBA season opener between the Los Angeles Lakers and defending champion Denver Nuggets.
Before the start of his 21st season, James wore a chic $5,000 Damoflage collarless tweed jacket, $1,250 pants and $1,220 LV Checker Derby shoes, according to TMZ. Dollar.
The outfit also included an $11,000 Speedy Bandouliere 40, while the briefcase he was holding would have set him back another $9,500.
Pieces of the outfit, including the top and briefcase, were featured in Pharrell’s Spring-Summer 2024 men’s collection for Louis Vuitton.
Aside from the huge cost to James’ team, the Lakers left much to be desired in a 119-107 loss to the Nuggets.
LeBron James wore a Louis Vuitton outfit worth more than $28,000 earlier in the season
James played 29 minutes in the game and scored 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham indicated that James will likely see similar minutes throughout the season
James played 29 minutes in the game and scored 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
After the game, his head coach Darvin Ham indicated that James’ minutes would likely remain at that number going forward, although it could depend on how the season goes.
If the Lakers stick with this plan, it would be the lowest number of minutes James averages in his entire career.
With James struggling with injuries in recent years, the reduced playing time could be a way to protect him both this season and in subsequent seasons.
James has long talked about wanting to play in the NBA with his eldest son, Bronny James, and that seems more possible with each passing year.
Bronny is currently a freshman at USC and will be eligible for the NBA next season.
However, James may now be thinking about expanding his career even further to include playing with his younger son Bryce, according to recent comments from his wife Savannah in a Beats ad campaign.