Nike Releases New LeBron James Commercial Ahead of Lakers Home Debut

Prior to LeBron James' Staples Center debut, Nike drops a new 'I Believe' commercial celebrating his latest chapter in his career as a Los Angeles Laker.

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Nike continues its ongoing celebration of LeBron James' arrival in Laker country, taking a trip down memory lane with its new "I Believe" spot. 

The ad begins with a then 18-year-old basketball phenom speaking to the press in Akron, Ohio—a month before the 2003 NBA Draft, where James would be selected with the first overall pick by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers. The clip continues by highlighting a handful of the defining moments in James' career thus far, including his first professional basket, winning back-to-back titles with the Miami Heat and the iconic chase-down block to secure the first Cleveland championship in over 52 years. 

Check out the video above, as James will look to add to the defining moments of his career tonight when he steps foot in the Staples Center for the first time in the regular season donning the purple and gold.