Lebron james He is enjoying another memorable moment of his career. The last honor for the Nba Superstar comes from Barbie Mattel, who announced that they have created the first doll inspired by the athlete to recognize James.
James said that the honor he received from Barbie’s manufacturer gives him another opportunity to inspire youth.
What does Lebron James say about being recognized as Nina Barbie?
“When I was young, I was fortunate enough to have role models that not only inspired me, but also showed me what is possible through hard work and dedication. Now, as an adult, I understand how vital to young people have positive figures,” James said in a statement. “It is an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models that instill confidence, inspire dreams and show children that they can also get greatness.”
How did Lebron James play a role in the design of his own doll?
James collaborated with Mattel to design the historical figure, which is a higher inches than the typical Ken doll. The doll includes personalized clothes that represents the parenting of James in his hometown Akron, Ohio. The figure is decorated in a Vanity jacket, along with a shirt that says “We are family” to represent the values of the Lebron James Family Foundation.
Some of the other accessories seen in the doll are the Nike shoes, the Beats’ headphones, the sunglasses, a Fanny pack, Gold Watch and the band “and Promise” by James.
“Ken is Barbie’s best friend and supporter,” Krista Berger, a senior vice president of Barbie and world doll head, Mattel, said in the statement. “We are excited to bring to the fans a new Ken presentation that celebrates Lebron as a role model, its icon state, a lasting impact on culture and the dedication to establishing a positive example for the next generation to achieve its unlimited potential.”
What other famous athletes have been honored with a Nina Barbie?
In July, Barbie created a Sue Bird doll to pay tribute to the legendary WNBA star. The company also expanded the same honor for the Venus Williams Tennis star as part of the Sport Summer Campaign.
