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    Image collage showcasing Madison Square Garden at night & LeBron James wearing a gold crown for a feature story about every Nike sneaker LBJ has worn to play at MSG. Photos via Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE), Nike News.

    King of the Mecca: Every Nike LeBron James Has Worn at MSG

    Written By

    Jovani Hernandez

    Date

    2026.10.20

    Today, LeBron James starts his 24th NBA season (his first with the Philadelphia 76ers) playing against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Having made his debut at "The Mecca" of basketball on Feb. 22, 2004 as a 19-year-old rookie for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the four-time NBA champion has played a total of 32 games at MSG, boasting a record of 23 wins, 9 losses.

    In 2017, James proclaimed himself the "King of New York" and dubbed MSG his "favorite playground." Diehard Knicks fans obviously took an issue with the statement shared on Instagram, but, whether they admit it or not, LBJ has proven himself in "The World's Greatest Arena" across 22 years—a feat no other professional basketball player can stake claim to.

    No one knows when exactly "King James" will retire from the NBA, but what's certain is that his opportunities to play at Madison Square Garden are winding down. Therefore, ahead of his 33rd career game at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, we've put together the internet's complete retrospective of every Nike sneaker LeBron James has worn at MSG.

    Since February 2004, the "kid from Akon" has laced up 32 unique shoes to play against the Knickerbockers while on the road.

    Tonight, the Nike LeBron 24 is expected to join the list as James looks to make his record at MSG 24-9.

    Nike-Air-Zoom-Generation-LeBron-1-Black-White-Red; SKU: AJ4204-001. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: AJ4204-001. Photo via Nike.

    Nike Air Zoom Generation "Black/Varsity Crimson/White"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 22 & April 14, 2004

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-2-Black-White-Metallic Silver-Varsity Red; SKU: 309378-011. Photo via KICKS CREW
    “Note”SKU: 309378-011. Photo via KICKS CREW.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 2 "Black/White/Metallic Silver/Varsity Red"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 21, 2004

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-3-Black-Gold; SKU: AO2434-001. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: AO2434-001. Photo via Nike.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 3 "Black/Metallic Gold/Black"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on April 5, 2006

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-4-Graffiti; SKU: DJ4888-100. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: DJ4888-100. Photo via Nike.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 4 "Graffiti"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 13, 2006

    LeBron-James-WearingNike Zoom LeBron 4-Black-Varsity Crimson-P-E-March-28-2007
    “Note”Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 4 "Black/Varsity Crimson" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 28, 2007

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-5-Black-Varsity-Crimson; SKU: 317253-001. Photo via Flight Club.
    “Note”SKU: 317253-001. Photo via Flight Club.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 5 "Black/Varsity Crimson"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Dec. 19, 2007

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-5-Yankees; SKU: 317253-411. Photo via Flight Club.
    “Note”SKU: 317253-411. Photo via Flight Club.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 5 "Yankees"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 5, 2008

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-6-Big-Apple; SKU: 346526-661. Photo via Flight Club.
    “Note”SKU: 346526-661. Photo via Flight Club.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 6 "Big Apple"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 25, 2008

    Nike-Zoom-LeBron-6-Yankees; SKU: 346526-111. Photo via Flight Club.
    “Note”SKU: 346526-111. Photo via Flight Club.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 6 "Yankees"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 4, 2009

    Nike-LeBron-7-Red-Carpet; SKU: CU5133-100. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: CU5133-100. Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron 7 "Red Carpet"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 6, 2009

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-8-Black-White-PE-vs-Knicks-Dec-17-2010
    “Note”Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 8 "Black/White" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on DEC. 17, 2010 [NOW WITH MIAMI HEAT]

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-8-Black-White-Red-Laces-PE-Jan-27-2011
    “Note”Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 8 "Black/White" P.E. (Red Laces)

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on JAN. 27, 2011

    Nike-LeBron-9-Low-Black-Red; SKU: 510811-003. Photo via StockX.
    “Note”SKU: 510811-003. Photo via StockX.

    Nike LeBron 9 Low "Black/Red"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on April 15, 2012

    Nike-LeBron-10-Miami-Heat-Away-Black-Red; SKU: 541100-006. Photo via KICKS CREW.
    “Note”SKU: 541100-006. Photo via KICKS CREW.

    Nike LeBron 10 "Heat Away"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 2, 2012

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-10-Carmex-PE-March-3-2013
    “Note”Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 10 "Carmex" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 3, 2013

    Nike LeBron 10 "Fighter Jet" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 3, 2013

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-Zoom-LeBron-Soldier-7-SIlver-PE-Jan-9-2014
    “Note”Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 7 "Silver" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Jan. 9, 2014

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-Zoom-LeBron-Soldier-7-Black-Patent-PE-Feb-1-2014
    “Note”Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images.

    Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 7 "Black Patent" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 1, 2014

    Nike-LeBron-12-Data; SKU: 684593-068. Photo via Flight Club.
    “Note”SKU: 684593-068. Photo via Flight Club.

    Nike LeBron 12 "Data"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Dec. 4, 2014 [BACK WITH CAVS]

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-12-Speckled-PE-Feb-22-2015
    “Note”Photo by Nathaniel Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 12 "Speckled" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 22, 2015

    Nike-LeBron-13-Horror-Flick-Friday-the-13th; SKU: 807219-106. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: 807219-106. Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron 13 "Horror Flick" (Friday the 13th)

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 13, 2015

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-13-Grammy-PE-March-26-2016
    “Note”Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 13 "Grammy" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 26, 2016

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-Soldier-10-Black-Yellow-PE-Dec-7-2016
    “Note”Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron Soldier 10 "Black/Yellow" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Dec. 7, 2016

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-14-Navy-PE-28K-Points-Feb-4-2017
    “Note”Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 14 "Navy" P.E. (28K Points)

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 4, 2017

    Nike-LeBron-Zoom-Soldier-11-Camo; SKU: 897644-200. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: 897644-200. Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron Zoom Soldier 11 "Camo"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Nov. 13, 2017

    Nike LeBron 15 "I'm King" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on April 9, 2018

    Nike-LeBron-16-Watch-The-Throne; SKU: CI1518-001. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: CI1518-001. Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron 16 "Watch The Throne"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on March 17, 2019 [NOW WITH LAKERS]

    Nike-LeBron-17-Infrared-6; SKU: BQ3177-006. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: BQ3177-006. Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron 17 "Infrared VI"

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Jan. 22, 2020

    LeBron-James-Nike-LeBron-6-Big-Apple-Vibes-PE-Jan-22-2020
    “Note”Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images.

    Nike Zoom LeBron 6 "Big Apple Vibes" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Jan. 22, 2020

    Liverpool-FC x Nike-LeBron-20; SKU: DV1190-600. Photo via Nike.
    “Note”SKU: DV1190-600. Photo via Nike.

    Liverpool FC x Nike LeBron 20

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Jan. 31, 2023

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD "Bronny James" P.E. (USC)-Feb-3-2024
    “Note”Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD "Bronny James" P.E. (USC)

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 3, 2024

    LeBron-James-Wearing-Nike-LeBron-22-Gold-Purple-PE-Feb-1-2025
    “Note”Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images.

    Nike LeBron 22 "Gold/Purple" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 1, 2025

    Nike LeBron 23 "Taxi" P.E.

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Feb. 1, 2026

    Different pairs of the Nike LeBron 24 basketball shoe.
    “Note”Photo via Nike.

    Nike LeBron 24

    Worn against the new york knicks at MSG on Oct. 20, 2026

    Author:Jovani HernandezDate:2026.10.20Tags:
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