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LeBron James becomes first professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll

  • Mattel Inc. introduced the LeBron James Ken doll on Wednesday, making him the first male athlete from professional sports to be portrayed as a Ken doll.
  • Following last year’s debut of a set of nine Barbies modeled after prominent female athletes, such as tennis champion Venus Williams, Mattel continues its series celebrating sports figures with the new doll release.
  • The doll features sunglasses, headphones, a blue-and-white letterman's jacket with 'LJ,' number 23, Ohio and crown patches, and a 'We Are Family' T-shirt.
  • Priced at $75 and available starting Monday, LeBron reflected on how influential mentors inspired him and demonstrated what can be achieved through dedication and hard work.
  • Krista Berger, Mattel senior vice president, called LeBron a role model with icon status, highlighting the doll’s role in inspiring the next generation.
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