The Showcase: Nike LeBron 9 Ken Griffey Jr. “Swingman”

Back in 2010, Nike Basketball designed three special colorways of the LeBron VII representing three athletes idolized by LeBron James – Michael Jordan, Anfernee Hardaway and Deion Sanders. Nike has continued this trend with a Ken Griffey Jr. inspired colorway of the Nike LeBron 9. This time they even decided to release the shoe instead of keeping it. The Swingman LBJ9 dropped in March alongside the popular Mean Green make up. The highlight of the shoe is definitely an unique Green Abyss theme, reminiscent of the “Emerald” or “Fresh Water” styles that characterized Griffey’s signature line. Both shoes – Griffeys and Dunkmans – feature the Dunkman logo on the back of the shoe. Nike promised us a background story on how the shoes connect, but they never actually delivered. Jason Petrie named the “Swingman” as one of his Top 5 LeBron 9 colorways.