LeBron James Debuts 'Purple Suede' Nike Air Zoom Generation

LeBron James showed up to Game 3 of the NBA Finals wearing the 'Purple Suede' Nike Air Zoom Generation, perhaps a throwback to his very first pro game in the NBA.

Nike Air Zoom Generation Purple Suede
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Nike Air Zoom Generation Purple Suede

Ahead of tonight's pivotal Game 3 of the NBA Finals, LeBron James was spotted arriving at Quicken Loans Arena in a never-before-seen pair of Nike Air Zoom Generations.

The hard-to-miss pair of James' first signature model sports a purple suede upper, with what appears to be contrasting black accents. Perhaps the bold colorway is a salute to James' first ever pro game, when he showed the world he was ready for the big stage in Sacramento. The look could also serve as a nod to his youth hoops days with the Summit Lake Hornets. Or maybe it's just a statement-making colorway to help James get this 'fit off.

As of now, there's no release information for this colorway, but we'll update you if that changes.

Nike Air Zoom Generation Purple Suede