The Nike LeBron 23 “Honor Society” Remembers His First MVP Award

As the exploration of LeBron James’ illustrious career continues through his current signature model, Nike takes a pit-stop at the summer of 2009 when King... © Sneaker News, 2026. | Permalink | No comment | Add to del.icio.us The post The Nike LeBron 23 "Honor Society" Remembers His First MVP Award appeared first on Sneaker News. The post The Nike LeBron 23 “Honor Society” Remembers His First MVP Award appeared first on Sneaker News.

As the exploration of LeBron James’ illustrious career continues through his current signature model, Nike takes a pit-stop at the summer of 2009 when King James was awarded his first-ever NBA MVP award. The LeBron 23 “Honor Society” commemorates that key moment by dressing the silhouette in an all-gold build as a nod to the Most Valuable Player hardware.

At first glance, this upcoming LeBron 23 appears to have some sort of connection to the Air Zoom Generation “Wheat”, one of the first-ever Nike LeBron shoe releases in history. Despite the similar color palette and the use of suede, the connection actual jumps forward six seasons later. LeBron would go on to earn three more league MVP awards, totaling four trophies which is good for fourth most all-time (tied with Wilt Chamberlain). Nike cements the inspiration on the heel’s ever-changing charm logo by using an MVP symbol.

If you’re looking to add this LeBron 23 to your growing catalog of current-gen colorways, make sure to mark your calendars for February 10th, 2026. In other Nike hoops news, here’s the latest on the brand’s sub-$100 outdoor streetball shoe called the ST Glow.