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On or off the court, JuJu Watkins just can’t stop making headlines. While the USC guard’s time on the court has been severely restricted due to a prolonged ACL injury, Watkins still managed to pull off a historic move, becoming the first signature athlete of LeBron James’ NIKE NXXT Series.

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The LeBron NXXT Gen Silver lining, which is headlined by her, will release this summer, which is, of course, a special moment not only for her but also for NCAAW basketball. According to reports, the shoe features several elements curated and advised by Watkins, including a JuJu doodle and a quiet flower pattern. A post on X from a trusted account revealed the details of the historic collaboration.

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“JuJu Watkins is getting her first signature shoe with Nike this summer, becoming the first athlete to have a signature pair under LeBron James’ NXXT line, per @TheAthletic, ” the post read.

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Soumik Bhattacharya is a staff writer at EssentiallySports covering the NBA and WNBA. He specializes in day-to-day league developments with a focus on roster movement and injury updates. Soumik has covered multiple sports, including tennis and volleyball, and reported extensively on the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighted by the men’s 100m final featuring Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson.

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