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LeBron James has been around in the NBA for as long as one can remember. Ever since his draft in 2003, he has been a dominant force in the league. Apart from his on-court skills, Bron’s legacy will also always be highlighted by his collection of Nike basketball shoes. He has established multiple collaborations across a range of collections, to bring basketball shoes with unmatched performance to the fans.

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So when it comes to shoes, it is not every day that one impresses LeBron James. This time, it was one of his childhood friends who took the King by surprise. Romeo Travis is one of Bron’s closest friends; they met when they were in high school in Akron and were part of the same team that took the high school basketball scene by storm.

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Bron is impressed with Travis’ collection

Travis has recently amazed his billionaire superstar friend with an insane shoe collection. He shared a clip on his Instagram story, displaying his collection of his Nike&LeBron collab signature shoes. In this video, he tagged none other than LeBron himself.

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Bron, who was clearly impressed by the collection, shared the story on his own profile with a bunch of surprised emojis, followed by some fire emojis.

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The collection boasted at least 44 pairs of shoes in different shades and colors. Starting from Bron’s debut 2003 Nike collab shoes, to LeBron 3s and Nike Zoom LeBron 11s, the collection is truly mouth-watering, especially for all the sneaker-heads out there.

LeBron’s friendship with Romeo

King James met Travis in high school, where they were part of the elite team that rose to fame. They played together for the St. Vincent-St. Mary high school in Akron for four years, and remain good friends to this day. They also starred alongside each other in the 2008 documentary film ‘More Than a Game‘.

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After graduation, Travis enrolled in the University of Akron, where he became a star player. As a senior, he was also named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. Then followed his long professional basketball career, although he never played in the NBA. However, this has never gotten in the way of the strong bond that he still shares with LeBron.

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Which LeBron shoes are your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

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Tsuktibenla T Jamir

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Tsuktibenla is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports, whose love affair with basketball began at the age of 16, sparking a passion that has kept her actively playing ever since. Representing her school and college in various tournaments, she earned the title of MVP in several instances despite contending with multiple injuries. A graduate in English Literature, she pursued a Master's in Journalism to solidify her place in sports journalism. At the ES Desk, she is responsible for analyzing predictive lineups, injury reports, and breaking down player performances intricately. Despite her inclination towards a low-key lifestyle and the comfort of solitude, Tsuktibenla occasionally engages in NBA 2K or EA FIFA sessions with friends.

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