Mattel called James the first “Kenbassador” and said more would be announced ahead of the Ken doll’s 65th anniversary in 2026. Last year, Mattel released Barbie dolls in the likeness of several female athletes, including Venus Williams, Rebeca Andrade and Kristi Yamaguchi.

The LeBron doll is incredibly detailed -- featuring the four-time NBA champ's signature facial hair, a custom letterman jacket, crossbody bag, shades, Beats headphones, gold watch and merch for his LeBron James Family Foundation.

EL SEGUNDO (AP) — Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll. Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll on Wednesday to kick off the toy manufacturer’s “Kenbassador” series. Last year, nine female athlete Barbies, including tennis star Venus Williams, were introduced.

LeBron James, one of the most iconic figures in modern sports, has made history once again - this time in the toy aisle. Mattel has announced the release of a new Barbie in Mr James' likeness, making him the first professional male athlete to be honoured as a Ken doll.

Move over Ken, LeBron James is the first male athlete to be part of the new “Kenbassador” line of "Barbie" dolls. James said partnering with Barbie was an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence,

LeBron James has made history as the first male athlete to be featured in Mattel's "Kenbassador" series, with the release of a LeBron James Ken doll.

There’s no shortage of celebrities who have gotten the Barbie treatment, from Mariah Carey to David Bowie and so many more. But in a move that unites the worlds of basketball and doll collecting, Mattel has unveiled a special-edition LeBron James Barbie — officially the brand’s first-ever pro athlete Ken.