Under bright arena lights and the hum of a nationally televised game, LeBron James quietly pointed the spotlight toward what’s next. From the Lakers’ sideline, his Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus Future pair in Metallic Silver signaled more than a new colorway—it hinted at a two-shoe partnership with USC star JuJu Watkins landing in Summer 2026. The moment framed Nike’s youth-focused LeBron chapter as something meant to move forward, not simply look back.
The JuJu Watkins x Nike LeBron NXXT Gen Future leans cleaner and lower than the model that came before it, pairing a leather toe wrap with breathable synthetic mesh along familiar Swoosh lines. Beneath that, a full-length Cushlon platform works alongside forefoot Zoom Air, all contained within a semi-translucent midsole and rubber outsole that subtly reveals the tech underneath. Small crimson hits add contrast without overpowering the silver-dominant build.
Tying Watkins and Bronny James to this silhouette suggests a deliberate shift—LeBron’s signature ecosystem is becoming a launch pad for the next generation rather than a closed circle around his own career.
The JuJu Watkins x Nike LeBron NXXT Gen Future in multiple colorways will release during Spring/Summer 2026 at select Nike Basketball retailers and Nike.com.
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JuJu Watkins x Nike LeBron NXXT Gen Future
Color: Black/Electro Green-Deep Burgundy
Style Code: IQ8495-001
Release Date: 2026
Price: $170
JuJu Watkins x Nike LeBron NXXT Gen Future
Color: Metallic Silver/Light Crimson-Chalk
Style Code: IQ8495-002
Release Date: 2026
Price: $170
