LeBron Uses Sneakers to Call for Equality

Unlike the NFL, the NBA contractually prohibits NBA players from kneeling during the national anthem — but it didn't str LeBron James from making a statement. In game one of the season he took to the court wearing a black version of his new signature, with ‘EQUALITY’ emblazoned in gold on the heels.

Demonstrating the type of leadership befitting a king, LeBron's statement is set to go down in sneaker history, underscored by plays like this: