“Appreciate You My G!”: LeBron James Responds After Kevin Durant Fanboys Over Bryce and Bronny’s New Shoes

Published 08/11/2022, 4:36 PM EDT

The NBA has created some of the greatest rivalries in the sport. Over the past decade, two men have dominated the court. LeBron James and Kevin Durant have gone head to head. Headlining this generation, their exchange has been legendary.

However, with the countless battles comes respect. Likewise, looking at the King’s new signature shoe, Durant had to show him some love.

When the Akron Hammer came into the NBA in 2003, brands were fighting to bring him in. However, it was Nike that made one of its biggest moves. Offering James the largest rookie deal, the sports giants have got a more than fair return. LeBron is all set to launch its 20th signature shoe.

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After a first look during the Drew League, the King showed out a new variation. And KD feels they are one of the best.

LeBron James appreciates Kevin Durant showing love

James gave the NBA world a sneak at his new shoe during his Drew League experiment. He gave it the best foundation too, going off for 42 points. But for a new variant, he had his kids take the job. Bronny and Bryce James took to the court with the LeBron 20 ‘Bred’.

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The black colorway and double swish already made a buzz around the basketball world. And Kevin Durant and LeBron had a show of appreciation for each other as well.

Like many fans, Kevin Durant fell in love with LeBron’s new signature shoe. He praised the Akron Hammer’s creation on Instagram. And James was grateful. He said: “Appreciate you my G! Need those 15’s by the way.”

It’s great to see two modern-day greats have admiration for one other. Durant and LeBron James truly revolutionized the game. One of the best rivalries in recent sports, they got the best out of each other. However, over the past few seasons, the NBA hasn’t seen the pair share the court.

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Likewise, with the new season only a month away, the excitement is building up. LeBron James is eyeing redemption with the Los Angeles Lakers. On the other hand, Kevin Durant could be in a new setting altogether.

At the end of the day, the league is certainly long due for a Durant-LeBron showdown once again. And fans will surely hope to see this chapter open up again next season.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.

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Veer Badani

“Appreciate You My G!”: LeBron James Responds After Kevin Durant Fanboys Over Bryce and Bronny’s New Shoes

LeBron James appreciates Kevin Durant showing love

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