LeBron’s new shoes a premature celebration?

LeBron James and company currently trail the Spurs in the NBA Finals. (AP/David J. Phillip)

In a faux pas reminiscent of “The Decision,” pictures have circulated around the internet of a new set of shoes which have allegedly been designed by Nike to be the next from the LeBron James line in honour of the Miami Heat’s 2012-13 title.

The problem is, the Heat have yet to win the title and are currently trailing the San Antonio Spurs three games to two in the deciding series.

The Nike LeBron X Low features a predominantly floral-based pattern — which is odd enough — but according to the web site Kix and the City, it has very interesting inscriptions on the soles. One sole reads “2-Time Champion” while the other contains the inscription “11-12, 12-13.”

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James won his first NBA championship with the Heat following the 2011-12 season and Miami is looking for the repeat this year.

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