LeBron James Honored as First Male Athlete Transformed into Ken Doll by Mattel
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LeBron James, the basketball legend, has been immortalized as the first professional male athlete to be featured as a Ken doll by Mattel. Unveiled on April 9, 2025, the LeBron James Ken doll is part of Mattel's new 'Kenbassador' series, following last year's introduction of female athlete Barbies. The doll, priced at $75, reflects James' personal style and his commitment to inspiring the next generation, echoing his sentiments on the importance of role models.
Key Points
LeBron James is the first professional male athlete to be depicted as a Ken doll.
The LeBron James Ken doll was unveiled by Mattel Inc. as part of the 'Kenbassador' series.
The doll features elements of LeBron James' personal style and pays homage to his roots and foundation.
LeBron James emphasized the importance of role models and the honor of being part of this initiative.
The doll is priced at $75 and goes on sale starting Monday following the announcement.
Mattel aims to celebrate LeBron's role model status and cultural impact through this doll.
