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Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward” Releases December 2025

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UPDATE 11/18/25: Official images of the Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward” have been added below. The pair is currently scheduled to drop on December 2nd, 2025 with men’s sizing priced at $210 and grade school sizing at $165 USD.

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Original Story 10/30/25:
LeBron James’ journey from teenage prodigy to global icon takes center stage again in the Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward”. The design revisits his 2002 Sports Illustrated cover that boldly declared him “The Chosen One,” a moment that set the tone for his legendary career.

Sports Illustrated magazine cover featuring a young LeBron James from St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, holding a basketball and wearing his white “Irish” jersey with number 23. The headline reads “The Chosen One,” highlighting him as a high school junior projected to be an NBA lottery pick.
LeBron James appeared on the iconic February 18, 2002, cover of Sports Illustrated as “The Chosen One,” a bold declaration of his destined greatness long before his NBA debut.

The sneaker arrives in White, Stadium Green, Light Smoke Grey, and Black, echoing LeBron’s St. Vincent–St. Mary high school colors. On the heel is a gold “Chosen 1” badge stitched on, alluding to the tattoo LeBron got a few days after that historic headline first ran. Details such as the floral jacquard pattern and the frosty outsole finish the narrative with subtle touches.

Nike completes the set with a graphic tee that’s got LeBron’s “L23” logo and a backsplash that itemizes a list of accomplishments throughout his entire career, from Akron to Miami and everywhere in between.

Nike LeBron 23 From This Point Forward Release Date

The Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward” releases December 2nd, 2025, priced at $210 USD, while the matching tee retails for $50 USD. Both will be available on Nike.com and select retailers.

That early label — The Chosen One — became prophecy. Now, it’s immortalized in sneaker form.

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Nike LeBron 23 “From This Point Forward”
Color: White/Stadium Green-Light Smoke Grey-Black
Style Code: HJ5629-101 / IB9563-101
Release Date: December 2, 2025
Price: $210

Photos: imagesbystashed

Mario Briguglio
Mario Briguglio
Founder and Editor in Chief. My passion for sneakers started at age 6 and now I've turned my passion into a profession. Favorite Kicks - Air Jordan 3 "Black Cement"

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