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Four-time NBA champion LeBron James has faced the brunt of being compared to Michael Jordan for almost all of his career. Interestingly, this battle between two legends of the game transcends basketball. Business is the following field where James and Jordan are constantly in competition, according to their fans. Recently, Jordan sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, which made him a considerable profit.

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Following this huge new update in the NBA world, James has also made a new revelation. The Los Angeles Lakers star teased a new look that will certainly excite Fortnite and sneaker fans.

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LeBron James set to feature in the latest Fortnite update

Fortnite’s latest update is a result of their long and prosperous tie-up with Nike. Players can now experience the thrill of ‘Airphoria’, an island based on an iconic sneaker. It is the Nike Air Max by NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Users can now play games and win Nike-themed skins, and LeBron James is the latest reveal. Taking to his Instagram, the billionaire teased his look in the game on his story. Moreover, he had a special hype message for all the fans of basketball, Fortnite, and Air Jordan sneakers. “Man ya’ll are too crazy for this! A whole #AIRMAX world?! Let’s Go!!”

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This exciting new collaboration comes just a week after Jordan made a huge profit. He sold his majority stake in the Hornets for $2,975,000,000 after initially investing $175 million in 2010.

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James has been featured in Fortnite before

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The 19x NBA All-Star first made his mark in the popular online game in 2021. James was introduced as a character in the game on July 15, 2021.

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Gamers could grab the LeBron James outfit which was inspired by the King’s on-court and off-court persona. Not only the outfits, but gamers can also enjoy other additional items like The Lion Pickaxe and Wingspan Glider.

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Additionally, The King’s iconic ‘Silencer’ celebration also went viral across all social media platforms! This huge collaboration came before the premiere of Space Jam: A New Legacy, featuring LeBron.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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