Say what you will about the Heatles–LeBron’s Miami era was a peak moment in NBA history. In the summer of 2010, LeBron James was the most coveted free agent in professional basketball history. With all thirty NBA teams acting as hopeful suitors, James shocked the world when he announced his intent to take his talent to South Beach by partnering up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, fellow free-agents who were highly south after. Thus formed the first ever “Super-team”, a band of top-level free-agent superstars just entering their prime.
This also began the villain arc of the eventual all-time scoring leader, who throughout his entire (first) stint in Cleveland played the role of good-guy. The bad rep eventually got to him, and despite winning two NBA Championships in a four-season span, LeBron’s conscience urged him to return to his home state. There, he brought the Cavs to the Finals for three straight seasons, bringing home the ‘chip in 2016 in what is considered to be greatest comeback in the league’s history.
Going back to the shoes, this upcoming LeBron 23 “Heat Wave” remembers that trio of hoop gods with an iridescent lower half, a cheetah pattern on the upper, Miami pink piping, and a “Heatles” logo on the heel. That same emblem is also included in metal charm form.
Find the LeBron 23 “Heat Wave” at Nike Basketball retailers on December 12th, 2025 for $210.
