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This Friday, Nike Basketball will unleash the highly anticipated “King’s Crown” Nike LeBron 11 EXT<\/strong>. Although the vibrant, shimmering colored panels seem to take precedence, the shoe’s lush suede base is not to be ignored. In fact, we’ve noticed a trend with LeBron and suede sneakers on court over the years. Today, we take a look back at LeBron James’ history of debuting suede sneakers on court.<\/p>\n

Nike Air Max LeBron VII “Phantom”\u00a0Suede PE<\/h2>\n

When: February 2010<\/strong>
\nKing James first wore suede on the NBA hardwood during the 2009-2010 NBA campaign, his last season in Cleveland. The “Phantom” LeBron VII’s leather panels and mudguard were swapped out for black suede on a pair he wore against the Boston Celtics in a nationally televised game.<\/p>\n

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Nike LeBron 8 Black\/Red-White<\/h2>\n

When: November 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Nike LeBron 8 was the first of King James’ signature shoe to receive the suede treatment from the beginning. He debuted this particular pair in his first road game as a member of the Miami Heat, but switched to an all-black pair for the majority of the 2010-2011 NBA season.<\/p>\n

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Nike LeBron X “Red Suede” PE<\/h2>\n

When:\u00a0February 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

In\u00a0a 2012 NBA Finals rematch right before the 2013 All-Star break, James matched\u00a0up with\u00a0Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder in his debut of a plush, all-red suede Nike LeBron X PE.<\/p>\n

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Nike LeBron X “Black Suede” PE<\/h2>\n

When:\u00a0January 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Ray Allen’s first return to Beantown since his departure to South Beach, James was actually the center of attention – at least sneaker-wise – as\u00a0he sported an all-suede, black and red\u00a0<\/span>Nike LeBron X PE<\/strong>\u00a0that featured a speckled midsole and a white outsole.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nike LeBron 11 EXT “King’s Crown”<\/h2>\n

When: June 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prior to the 2014 NBA Finals, James was spotted in the soon-to-be-released “King’s Crown” Nike LeBron 11 EXT during one of Miami’s shoot around sessions. Although wearing the red Yeezy 2s during practice two days later might have garnered even more interest, his debut of the “King’s Crown” before the Finals caught the attention of everyone in the arena.<\/p>\n

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