LeBron 23 Green With Envy Remembers the Beer Shower LBJ Got from Celtics Fans in 2012

Few performances in recent NBA history stand out as much as LeBron James’ masterclass in Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals. With an unstoppable determination to secure his first ring, LeBron and the Heat had their backs against the wall, down 3-2 in the series against the Celtics. And then the King arrived. Scoring 30 points in the first half and another 15 in the second half, LeBron ended the game with a dominant 45-point, 15-rebound, 5-assist stat line on an incredible 19-26 shooting night on the way to a Game 7 win and subsequent title run.

Nike is commemorating the turning point of the 2012 playoffs with the Nike LeBron 23 Green With Envy colorway. Starting with iridescent purple on the toe and reinforced side panels to represent the purple shirt LeBron wore into the stadium that day, the upper is done in a green-tinted white mesh to represent the Celtics, with droplets of beer on the tongue and a beer can tab on the heel to represent the Celtics fan who showered LeBron with beer after the game as we walked back into the tunnel.

LeBron’s 23rd signature shoe with Nike has been marked by a run of 23 colorways commemorating the King’s most notable moments from his storied career, from his high school celebrity to draft day, the Heatles era, the Disney bubble, and more. LeBron’s 2012 ECF Game 6 is no doubt one of his finest moments, and the beer spill from the famously salty Boston fans is a great way to bring the game back to life in sneaker form.