Every Sneaker LeBron James Wore This Season

A look back at every pair of Nike LeBron 16 sneakers that LeBron James wore during his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James Sneakers 2018 2019 Season
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LeBron James Sneakers 2018 2019 Season

LeBron James' first season in Los Angeles will not have a perfect Hollywood ending. Yesterday, it was announced that after consulting with doctors, the Lakers have decided to shut James down for the remainder of the season—his shortest as a pro. The announcement marks the end of a disappointing initial effort to bring 'Showtime' back to LA, the year marred by suspensions, injuries, trade rumors and off-court distractions.

Both the peak and valley of the 2018-19 Lakers' season occurred on Christmas Day, when James took the court across from a familiar foe—the Golden State Warriors. In an unlikely turn of events, the ragtag Lakers blitzed the defending champions, winning 127-101 at home. However, in the third quarter, James suffered a strained left groin that cost him the next 17 games and, ultimately, the Lakers' season.

James famously tried to re-activate playoff mode following the All-Star break, but it was clear that he didn't have the same bounce in his step that he did pre-Christmas Day and the all-in trade offer made by the Lakers for Anthony Davis had shaken the team's chemistry. They quickly stumbled out of the postseason race and the franchise opted to preserve its star for another run next season.

The decision signals an abrupt end to the on-court run for the Nike LeBron 16, James' latest signature sneaker. While the king rests up for a seventeenth campaign, here's a look back at every pair of LeBron 16s (and the one Air Max LeBron 7) he took the court in this past season.

Sep. 30, 2018

September 30, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Oreo

Oct. 2, 2018

October 2, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Oreo

Oct. 4, 2018

October 4, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Oreo

Oct. 10, 2018

October 10, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Oreo

Oct. 18, 2018

October 18, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 King

Oct. 20, 2018

October 20, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 King Court Purple

Oct. 22, 2018

October 22, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Home PE

Oct. 24, 2018

Nike LeBron 16 'Purple'

Oct. 25, 2018

October 25, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Starting 5

Oct. 27, 2018

October 27, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Multicolor

Oct. 29, 2018

October 29, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Yellow Black PE

Oct. 31, 2018

October 31, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Home PE

Nov. 3, 2018

November 3, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 HFR

Nov. 4, 2018

November 4, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Home PE

Nov. 7, 2018

November 7, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 I Promise

Nov. 10, 2018

November 10, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Yellow Black PE

Nov. 11, 2018

November 11, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Purple Marble PE

Nov. 14, 2018

November 14, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 King Yellow

Nov. 17, 2018

November 17, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Home PE

Nov. 18, 2018

November 18, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 King Court Purple

Nov. 21, 2018

November 21, 2018 Nike Air Max LeBron 7 More Than a Game

Nov. 23, 2018

November 23, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 King Court Purple

Nov. 25, 2018

November 25, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 White Grey Purple Gold

Nov. 27, 2018

November 27, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Purple Marble PE

Nov. 29, 2018

November 29, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 White Metallic Silver

Nov. 30, 2018

November 30, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Away PE

Dec. 2, 2018

December 2, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Grey Purple PE

Dec. 5, 2018

December 5, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 I'm King

Dec. 7, 2018

December 7, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

Dec. 8, 2018

December 8, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Purple Marble PE

Dec. 10, 2018

December 10, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

Dec. 13, 2018

December 13, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 White Grey Purple Gold PE

Dec. 15, 2018

December 15, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Away PE

Dec. 16, 2018

December 16, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 White Metallic Silver PE

Dec. 18, 2018

December 18, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Grey Purple PE

Dec. 21, 2018

December 21, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

Dec. 23, 2018

December 23, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

Dec. 25, 2018

December 25, 2018 Nike LeBron 16 SuperBron

Jan. 31, 2019

December 31, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Equality

Feb. 5, 2019

February 5, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Yellow Black White PE

Feb. 7, 2019

February 7, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Equality

Feb. 10, 2019

February 10, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Grey Black Metallic Gold PE

Feb. 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

Feb. 17, 2019

February 17, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 King's Throne

Feb. 21, 2019

February 21, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 White Black Metallic Gold PE

Feb. 23, 2019

February 23, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 White Grey Purple Gold PE

Feb. 25, 2019

February 25, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Mismatch PE

Feb. 27, 2019

February 27, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Buzz Lightyear

March 1, 2019

March 1, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Low Atmos Safari

March 2, 2019

March 2, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Grey Black Metallic Gold PE

March 4, 2019

March 4, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers PE

March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Cement PE

March 9, 2019

March 9, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 SuperBron

March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Black Clear Purple Yellow PE

March 14, 2019

March 14, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Air Max 1 PE

March 17, 2019

March 17, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 King's Throne

March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Little Big Cats
March 22, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Away PE

March 24, 2019

March 24, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 White Metallic Gold PE

March 26, 2019

March 26, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Lakers Away PE

March 29, 2019

March 29, 2019 Nike LeBron 16 Air Trainer Medicine Ball