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The Collection: The Six MVP Edition

Hotnix — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:15:05 GMT

It’s official! LeBron James is this year's MVP. And though the announcement doesn’t come as a surprise to any basketball fan, Nike is celebrating with the release The Six MVP special edition shoe.

As the MVP chant still echoes in arenas during Lakers games, LeBron fans everywhere have been preparing their voices all season for a new rallying cry.

Soon you'll be able to show your love for the newly crowned Most Valuable Player by rocking The Six Witness MVP special edition. The shoe features a rugged all white textured leather upper to reflect LeBron’s gritty power game. The triple-stitched lateral stability rand and swoosh come in a polished black look, while the collar, forefoot and heel straps get the Witness treatment in bold black letters.

To add a touch of royal class, The Witness MVP edition showcases the white lion head logo on the breathable mesh tongue and is accented with gold around the midsole, with flecks in the outsole, The Six logo on the tongue and an MVP tag by the ankle.

The Witness MVP shoe will be available soon at Nikestore.com and House of Hoops locations.

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
New York
268 West 125th Street
NY, NY 10027
(212) 316-1667

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Los Angleles
Beverly Center Mall - 6th Floor
8500 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 854-0071

House of Hoops by Foot Locker
Chicago
North Riverside Park Mall
7501 W Cermak Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2060

The Collection: Witness MVP Tee

Hotnix — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:14:11 GMT

A certain superhero strikes fear in his opponents with a big S on his chest. After a historic season, LeBron’s chest will bear three very different letters: M.V.P.

Even though you’re not this year's Most Valuable Player, you can at least dress like one. Celebrate LeBron’s greatness and get your shine on in the special edition Witness MVP tee. Witness is printed in bold white letters on the black cotton tee. Framed in the center are the letters M.V.P. and a swoosh, shining in a regal gold. And to make it official, the L23 logo tags the sleeve.

You can get your hands on this limited edition tee at Nikestore.com and at House of Hoops stores.

Soon you’ll be able to complete the look with The Six Witness MVP special edition. Check back for details on the release.

LeBron James: 2009 NBA MVP

Hotnix — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:00:32 GMT

What separates a great player from a Most Valuable Player? After breaking countless individual scoring records and winning gold in Beijing, this season, LeBron found the answer.

His stats speak for themselves—28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Now, had LeBron put up those numbers on an average team, he would be in the discussion, but it wouldn’t be a lock. Not without the team he’s built bonds with out there in Cleveland.

Lebron’s name topped every list even before the midseason break because he stuffed the stat sheet within the team concept. Everything he’s done this season-- on both ends of the court—has been totally within the framework of the Cavs, exactly as it’s been discussed in the locker room and on the practice court. His level of devotion to his squad is unrivaled in the league right now. His unique ability to inspire and lift his teammates perform better has also moved legions of fans around the world to do the same.

There are a several good players in Cleveland, and they’re all better because of LeBron. Not just because his presence occupies so much of the opponent’s attention, creating opportunities for them to shine. From the moment the bus leaves for the airport to the moment the final buzzer sounds, something of LeBron is rubbing off on each of those players—advice on a subtle way to defend the pick-and-roll, working on the best angle to cut so that LeBron can get them the rock, or working on a pre-game routine that helps break up a long and sometimes exhausting season.

That’s what a leader does, that’s what a great teammate does. He changes the game with a clutch shot, an impossible pass, a cheer from the sidelines, or a cloud of chalk. It’s why he’s considered one of the greatest of all time. It’s why in 2008-2009, he’s the most valuable.