The Nike LeBron 23 “Grand Opening” is a tribute built from the ground up — honoring the moment that launched a legend. Paying homage to LeBron James’ NBA debut on October 29, 2003, the design mirrors the colorway of his first signature shoe, the Zoom Generation, with a white leather upper, University Red accents and metallic gold detailing. 

Textured lion-mane graphics wrap the upper in subtle homage to “King James,” while the date of his debut is printed as a badge of legacy.

On the tech side, the LeBron 23 introduces a full-length ZoomX drop-in midsole paired with the new “Crown Containment System” for elite stability, responsiveness and on-court power. The silhouette blends performance and story in one: you get heavyweight game tech while wearing a design that says “this is where it all started.”