Barbie said the new James doll was made in partnership with the LeBron James Family Foundation, and the toymaker will make a donation to James' nonprofit, which helps students and their families in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio.

Barbie has announced that LeBron James is the first athlete to have a Ken doll. Mattel, the parent company that owns Barbie, released photos of its new doll in the likeness of NBA legend, activist, author and philanthropist LeBron James.

We might be getting an answer to these (unanswerable) questions as Mattel — the company behind the world-famous Barbie doll franchise — unveiled a Ken doll stylized as James o

Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.

LeBron James serves as the inspiration for Barbie’s first installment of the brand’s Kenbassador series, featuring a range of inspiring figures who’ve left an indelible impact on the culture. The Kenbassador initiative celebrates Barbie ’s best friend ahead of Ken’s 65th anniversary in 2026.

LeBron James has partnered with Mattel, Inc. to create a toy model in his likeness, which will be the first Ken doll to feature a pro athlete.

LeBron James made history as the first professional Ken doll. Maybe we should stop with one given the whopping price for the Lakers superstar's twin.