Overview
- Nike officially unveiled the LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu, confirming USC star JuJu Watkins as a co-designer.
- Watkins is the first athlete to co-design a model on the NXXT Gen platform, which debuted in 2023 for younger players.
- The shoe pairs a mesh and leather upper with a full-length React foam midsole and a Zoom Air unit in the forefoot.
- An initial Silver Lining colorway is planned, nodding to growth that happens when no one is watching.
- Nike set a summer 2026 release at Nike.com and select retailers, with LeBron James endorsing the project as inspiration for rising hoopers.