LeBron James reminisces about NBA debut, introduces retro shoe in video from Sacramento hotel room

By David Caraccio

dcaraccio@sacbee.com

Updated January 13, 2017 7:57 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James passes the ball as Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017. Steve Dykes AP

In a video from his hotel room in Sacramento, where he played his first NBA game, LeBron James talked about his dreams as a kid from Akron, Ohio, and how Sacramento holds a special place in his heart.

In the video released on Uninterrupted, the NBA superstar also revealed that his Nike Air Zoom Generation — known as the LeBron 1 — will be released as a retro shoe “very soon.”

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James’ Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Sacramento Kings on Friday. He said he was feeling nostalgic as he sat in his hotel room.

.@KingJames is bringing the with a special announcement. pic.twitter.com/bTwEF41fPG
— UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) January 13, 2017

When I held these shoes for the first time I couldn’t believe I was holding a Nike sneaker with my name on it AND that they’d forever be known as the “LeBron’s.” Bronny was a baby. V was still in high school. Mom and I were barely out of the Springhill projects. We only dreamed of days like that and then they became reality. This shoe changed my life, my family’s life, and we’ve been lucky enough to change the lives of people around us. This shoe is for EVERY SINGLE person with a dream and a passion. No matter what your situation is. From the projects to the palace, this shoe is a symbol that you can do anything. FIRE IS BAAAAAACK #AZG #StriveForGreatness #JustAKidFromAkron

A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 12, 2017 at 7:01pm PST

This story was originally published January 13, 2017 at 7:04 AM with the headline "LeBron James reminisces about NBA debut, introduces retro shoe in video from Sacramento hotel room."

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