Fortnite Drafts NBA Star LeBron James

The last Fortnite Crossover is about NBA star LeBron James, who will appear in-game on July 14 ahead of his turn looks terrible Space jam after This weekend. Oh, and he’s got a Taco Tuesday outfit for some reason. Um, tacos.

I’m not gonna lie, these are two things I have no interest in but I can’t deny James seems to fly enough in the traditional boring Fortnite style. Her default casual outfit is accented with a flowing crown – a reference to her nickname “King James” – and black crystal shards in the shape of her iconic lion logo. There is also a slider which increases the look with increasing gold flecks if you prefer a brighter look. His kicks are even based on real shoes, the Nike LeBron 19s, which are arguably easier to manage in the game than in real life.

LeBron also comes with a skin based on his Tune Squad appearance in Space Jam: a new legacy for the five people who are always turned on by this sort of thing.

Since its Avengers: Infinity War event in 2018, Fortnite has benefited from dozens of crosses with other fictional universes, of Terminator at Rick and morty. But sometimes the popular battle royale also invites real people into the mix. James joins an eclectic group of previous guest stars that includes popular internet personalities Ninja and TheGrefg, musicians J Balvin and Marshmello, and even other athletes like football stars Neymar Jr., Harry Kane and Marco Reus.

While Fortnite already collaborated with the NBA as a whole in May, with customizable jerseys based on the league’s 30 teams and specific cosmetic packs dedicated to Donovan Mitchell and Trae Young, this is the first time a basketball player will be playable in the game. I would say LeBron James, with the legacy he built up over his 18 years in the league, was a good fit for this momentous occasion.