Fortnite's Icon Series welcomes the LeBron James skin as its latest standout addition to the Item Shop. Beyond the outfit, the NBA superstar may appear in Party Royale alongside Zion Williamson, bringing basketball flair to the battle royale.
The gaming community thrives on data mines and leaks, but not all rumors hold up. This guide details the LeBron James Icon Series skin and how to acquire it from the Item Shop.
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The highly anticipated skin launched in the Item Shop on July 14. It features two distinct outfits equipped with King James' signature Nike LeBron 19 shoes. Epic Games recently released the official trailer. Starting that day, players could purchase the standard LeBron James set with multiple styles or the Space Jam-inspired version tied to his upcoming movie.
"The LeBron James skin is coming in the next update! Earn rewards by completing King's Bling quests. Items gain more gold as quests progress. Unlock a custom goodness slider upon completion," noted leaker Hypex. LeBron James stars in the movie Space Jam: A New Legacy, prompting this timely Epic Games collaboration.
Space Jam: A New Legacy hits theaters and HBO Max on July 16. Such promotional crossovers are familiar territory for Epic, following the NBA playoffs event in May 2021 with all 30 team uniforms, a new emote, and bling back bling.
The Item Shop rotation highlights LeBron James beyond a simple skin, with the King's Pack including:
LeBron Raymone James Sr., the renowned NBA professional, joins Fortnite via the Icon Series. Epic Games delivers another hit, with the community buzzing over this basketball icon's arrival.
