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In a heartwarming moment that resonated with fans worldwide, tennis icon Serena Williams shared her unboxing of the newly released LeBron James Ken doll. The 23 time Grand Slam champion couldn’t contain her excitement as she revealed the doll, expressing eagerness for her daughters, Olympia and Adira, to experience it.
“When I first read about this, I was like, ‘How dope is that?’ Look at this; LeBron James, isn’t it crazy? Like the first Ken doll,” Serena exclaimed in her Instagram story. “You know, my girls love Barbie. I love this and can’t wait for the girls to play with this.”
Serena’s unboxing reveals a doll packed with personal touches and cultural significance
The LeBron James Ken doll is part of Mattel’s “Kenbassador” series, celebrating influential male figures. LeBron’s doll stands out with its attention to detail: a blue and white varsity jacket adorned with patches representing his jersey number “23,” his home state of Ohio, and his “We Are Family” foundation. Accessories include Nike sneakers, Beats headphones, sunglasses, a fanny pack, and his signature “I Promise” wristband.
This collaboration between Mattel and the LeBron James Family Foundation aims to inspire young minds by showcasing positive role models. LeBron expressed his honor in being part of this initiative, emphasizing the importance of representation and the impact of role models in shaping aspirations.
Serena’s enthusiastic reaction underscores the cultural significance of the doll. As a mother and a trailblazer herself, she recognizes the value of such representations in empowering the next generation. Her daughters’ love for Barbie dolls makes this unboxing even more special, bridging the worlds of sports, culture, and childhood imagination.
Like any proud mom picking out something cool for her kids, she was just excited to share it with them. You could hear it in her tone. It was less about a big celebrity unboxing and more about a mom smiling at the idea of her daughters seeing someone who looks like them and their dad, their heroes turned into a toy.
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