15 NBA Players Wearing Nike LeBrons Against LeBron James
Challenging the king.
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We've see 15 NBA Players Wearing Air Jordans Against Michael Jordan and 15 NBA Players Wearing Kobes Against Kobe Bryant but now it's time to take a look at players taking on the King. From former teammates like Daniel Gibson to international stars like Manu Ginobili, a lot of NBA players have laced up LeBron's Nikes. You might even be surprised at how early in LeBron James' career it started. Check out 15 NBA Players Wearing LeBrons Against LeBron James.
J.J. Redick Zoom Soldier V
Nike Soldier V
Player: J.J. Redick
Date: 2/8/2012
In February of 2012, LeBron James and the Miami Heat headed to Orlando to take on the Magic. LeBron had solid numbers across the board with 17 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds, while wearing the Nike LeBron 9. Little did he know that the sharp-shooting J.J. Redick would lace up the Nike LeBron Soldier V and knock down three key 3-pointers to help Orlando take the victory, 102-89.
Daniel Gibson Zoom Soldier IV
Nike Zoom Soldier IV
Player: Daniel Gibson
Date: 3/29/2011
When Daniel Gibson faces off with LeBron he like to show off the diversity of his LeBron collection. In March of 2011 Gibson and the Cavs hosted the Heat in Cleveland. Unfortunately, Gibson was only able to score 5 points and LeBron was in beast mode, putting up a triple double to lead Miami to victory.
2012 - Hill LeBron 9
Nike LeBron 9 "Freegums"
Player: George Hill
Date: 5/22/2012
Another player that can be seen wearing King James' sneakers on the regular is George Hill. Hill scored 6 points wearing the LeBron 9 "Freegums" but LeBron was on fire. James led the Heat with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists to take the first game of the playoff series that Miami would go on to win.
Eric Bledsoe LeBron 8
Nike LeBron 8
Player: Eric Bledsoe
Date: 1/12/2011
Eric Bledsoe has laced up LeBron sneakers on a number of ocassions but in January of 2011, the Clippers faced off with LeBron and the Miami Heat. Bledsoe opted for the Nike LeBron 8 but had a rough night shooting, only scoring 3 points. Luckily for Bledsoe, his teammates came through with a win despite 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for King James.
2012 - Ginoboli - LeBron 9
Nike LeBron 9 iD "Argentina"
Player: Manu Ginoboli
Date: 8/10/2012
Manu Ginobili is a fan of the LeBron 9. He's been seen in the Freegums regularly and during the Olympics in London he had a specially made "Argentina" LeBron 9 iD. Ironically, Lebron James wore the Nike Hyperdunk. LeBron had 18, 7 and 7, while Manu had 18 for Argentina but we all know how this one turned out for Team USA.
Daniel Gibson Soldier V
Nike Soldier V
Player: Daniel Gibson
Date: 11/24/2012
Daniel Gibson is no stranger to LeBron sneakers, after playing with King James in Cleveland, he's maintained a healthy dose of LeBron's in his footwear rotation. Early in the season he and the Cavaliers headed into Miami. Gibson opted for the Nike LeBron Soldier V. He scored 11 and the Cavs came within a bucket of a major upset but LeBron's 30 while wearing the LeBron X was too much.
2011 - Budinger- Zoom Soldier 4
Nike Soldier IV
Player: Chase Budinger
Date: 3/27/2011
Chase Budinger was on a steady streak of wearing the LeBron Soldier IV when he and the Rockets took on the Heat in March of 2011. Budinger had 16 points but LeBron's 33 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists led the Heat to win for the hometown fans in Miami.
2010 - Hibbert - Soldier 3
Nike Zoom Soldier III
Player: Roy Hibbert
Date: 11/22/2010
The Pacers headed to Miami early in the 2010 season and Roy Hibbert grabbed a pair of Zoom Soldier IIIs from his locker. Hibbert had a rough game with just 9 points and 4 rebounds but it was enough for Indiana to outlast LeBron's 25, 6 and 5 in the LeBron 8.
2010 - Gibson - Zoom Soldier 4
Nike Zoom Soldier IV
Player: Daniel Gibson
Date: 12/15/2010
Being a former teammate of LeBron, Daniel Gibson has plenty of LeBron sneakers in his rotation. In December of 2010 he opted for the all black Soldier IV to face LeBron and the Heat. Gibson lit up the Heat for 26 points before fouling out, which left room for LeBron's 21 points and 13 boards to take the win.
2010 - Chandler - Soldier 3
Nike Zoom Soldier III
Player: Tyson Chandler
Date: 11/27/2010
Tyson Chandler laced up the LeBron Soldier III as Dallas took on the Heat in November of 2010. LeBron put up 23 points and 8 boards but Chandler stepped up big. Tyson grabbed 17 boards to help lead the Mavs to victory for the hometown fans.
2012 - Lawson - Taxi 9
Nike LeBron 9 P.S. Elite "Taxi"
Player: Ty Lawson
Date: 11/15/2012
Ty Lawson is another player that often times rocks LeBrons. In November of 2012 he rocked the LeBron 9 Elite "Taxi" as the Nuggets hosted the Heat. LeBron wore the LeBron X to lead the Heat with 27 points, 12 assists and 7 rebounds as Lawson went 0-for-7 on the night.
2009 - Robinson - LeBron 6
Nike Zoom LeBron VI "Triple Black"
Player: Nate Robinson
Date: 3/15/2009
Nate Robinson may have switched up this season to run with the Bulls in retros but he's always been a sneakerhead and that means LeBron's are a must. While playing for the Knicks, Nate laced up the "Triple Black" LeBron VI to take on King James and the Cavs. Nate had 20 points and 7 assists for New York but the 19 points and 10 assists from LeBron led the Cavs to a win.
2009 - Miller - Soldier 3
Nike Zoom Soldier III
Player: Mike Miller
Date: 11/18/2009
Even before teaming up with LeBron James in Miami, sharp-shooting Mike Miller regularly chose LeBron sneakers. In November of 2009 he laced up an all white pair of the Soldier III to score 17 points, grab 8 boards and dish out 6 assists. LeBron led all scorers with 34 but the Wizards came out the victors.
2012 - Hill - Zoom Soldier
Nike Zoom Soldier
Player: George Hill
Date: 1/4/2012
Like we said, George Hill is regularly rockin' LeBrons. In January of 2012 he reached into the closet to grab a pair of the original LeBron Soldiers to face King James and the Heat. Hill had 9 points but LeBron's 33 points, 13 assists and 8 rebounds led the Heat to a crushing 118-83 win.
2005 - Radmanovic - LeBron 20-5-5
Nike Zoom LeBron 20-5-5
Player: Vladimir Radmanovic
Date: 12/2/2005
Back in the Seattle days, the Sonics hosted the Cavs and LeBron James. LeBron led the charge for the Cavs putting up 34 points and 8 assists while wearing the Nike LeBron 2 but it wasn't enough. Vladimir Radmanovic came off the bench for Seattle wearing the LeBron 20-5-5 and scord 14 to help the Sonics come out on top.