Is LeBron James playing tonight vs. Suns? Final status for Lakers star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

With his record-breaking 23rd season in the NBA well underway after recovering from a sciatica injury in his lower back, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron

Derik Queen may not have led New Orleans to victory, but he ably went toe-to-toe with Nikola Jokić, often made him look silly on defense and finished with 30 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in just 30 minutes.

While the sports world watches LeBron James’ sons, another legacy is quietly taking shape back in Akron, and the King just put the spotlight on the player he calls his ‘nephew’.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/sneakers as LeBron James' Nike Shoes Nod to His Iconic 2002 Sports Illustrated Cover. Nike has used LeBron James' 23rd signature basketball shoe to highlight pivotal moments throughout his legendary career. So far, six of the 23 colorways have been released (not in chronological order).

Fans anticipated fireworks when LeBron James ' Miami Heat and Kobe Bryant 's Los Angeles Lakers met in the Christmas Day game of the 2010-11 NBA season. They were two of the biggest stars at that time. They were both in their prime and their teams were the head honchos of their respective conferences. People expected nothing but a competitive game.

In the process, he made history. Mitchell is averaging more than 30 points per game through the Cavs' first 20 games of the season. Only one player has done that before in Cleveland basketball history, and his name was LeBron James. Have a look at some of the show that Mitchell put on: