Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" Release Date Revealed

The Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" is the perfect shoe for the start of the NBA season.

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers got to go on a bit of a victory lap in the immediate aftermath of their NBA championship although now, they are already back to work as the NBA season starts in just 11 days. Despite the short amount of rest, LeBron is adamant that his Lakers team can still win it all, and fans are excited to see how the new players gel with the already-established roster. As for LeBron's endorsements, they are still going strong especially since he is promoting both the Nike LeBron 18, as well as the retro LeBron 8.

One of the LeBron 8 colorways that were teased recently was the purple and gold "Lakers" model which can be seen in the official images below. Of course, fans were fawning over these as they will look incredible with any piece of Lakers gear you might own. The purple and gold aesthetics are always a nice touch, and after LeBron wore them during Laker's media day, the hype became that much more palpable.

Now, a release date for these has been revealed. If you are hoping to pick up a pair, you will be able to do so as of Tuesday, December 15th for $200 USD. Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" Release Date Revealed
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Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" Release Date Revealed
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Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" Release Date Revealed
Image via Nike
Nike LeBron 8 "Lakers" Release Date Revealed
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.