James, Van Dijk unveil new Liverpool FC x LeBron collection

One 12 months on from the launch of their debut collaboration, Liverpool have as soon as once more joined forces with LeBron James to create a second collection of bespoke athletic and streetwear.

Los Angeles Lakers star James had simply grow to be the all-time main factors scorer in NBA historical past when the primary Liverpool FC x LeBron collection dropped in February 2023, and now he has unveiled LBJ x LFC Chapter 2 simply days after reaching 40,000 profession factors.

James has grow to be one thing of a staple at Liverpool lately having been each a fan and a minority shareholder within the Premier League membership since 2011.

To launch the collection, James stood alongside Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk — or, because the hoops star dubbed him in a message to congratulate the Netherlands defender on taking the armband, “VVD my guy.”

Chapter 2 of the vary melds soccer and basketball aesthetics and features a restricted version hoop jersey, a soccer shirt and a contemporary revamp of James’ signature Nike LeBron sneakers — all of that are rendered in a color palette paying homage to Liverpool’s traditional teal away strip.

The two jerseys each carry the well-known “YNWA” (“You’ll Never Walk Alone”) print motif throughout the midriff which can also be woven into the material alongside LeBron’s personal private mantra “SFG,” which stands for “Strive For Greatness”.

The soccer shirt is black with gold and teal trim and includes a tonal checkerboard sample made up of squares, stripes, the 2 aforementioned mantras and each the Liverpool membership crest and LeBron’s “King James” emblem.

The basketball model sees the colors jumbled to create a blue-teal vest with black and gold accents that has the identical sample, crests and particulars affixed to the entrance.

The extremely light-weight sneakers are technically designated because the LFC x LeBron Nike NXXT Gen Amplified trainers and are white with a teal sole. The Liverpool “Liver bird” membership crest can also be emblazoned in gold on the tongue and the heel, which means the Reds can be current with James at any time when he takes to the court docket whereas sporting them.

The wider clothes capsule — modelled by Liverpool stars together with Alisson Becker, Ryan Gravenberch, Taylor Hinds and Andy Robertson — additionally consists of t-shirts, a warm-up prime and a jacket.

Van Dijk, who’s hoping to beat title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City and captain Liverpool to their second Premier League crown in 5 years, stated: “It’s great to have worked together alongside LeBron to launch this collaboration. I’m excited for everyone to see what we’ve created.”

Liverpool vice-captain Hinds, who has scored targets in Women’s Super League clashes in opposition to each Manchester City and Manchester United this season, added: “It’s another great collaboration between LFC and LBJ, a fantastic mix of basketball and football fits.”