Nike Commemorates History With the LeBron 23 Elite "For the Record"
The King’s all-time NBA scoring milestone is immortalized in this upcoming release.
Name: Nike LeBron 23 “For The Record”
Colorway: White/Black
SKU: IB9557-100
MSRP: $235 USD
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Nike continues to celebrate the monumental achievements of LeBron James with the upcoming release of the Nike LeBron 23 Elite “For The Record.” Built to honor the exact moment The King surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, this special-edition performance silhouette weaves basketball history directly into its design.
The design leaves no doubt about its inspiration, heavily featuring the number “38,388”—the exact point total required to break the long-standing scoring record. The upper half utilizes a white jacquard fabric that intricately weaves the historic number into an all-over print. Below, the lower half is anchored by a crown-shaped support structure finished in a color-changing iridescent sheen.
Regal accents elevate the silhouette, including a gold mini Swoosh on the lateral toe and a matching gold tongue logo. The medial side panel adds to the tribute with a white leather support element that displays the 38,388 figure in gold, with each individual digit proudly topped by its own miniature crown. As an Elite iteration of the LeBron 23, the sneaker swaps a traditional tongue and collar for a locked-in internal bootie structure, all resting atop a clean, icy blue outsole.
The Nike LeBron 23 Elite “For The Record” drops April 10, 2026 via Nike and select retailers.
