Barbie has announced that LeBron James is the first athlete to have a Ken doll

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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.

"Ken is Barbie's longtime best friend and supporter," said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, Mattel. "We are excited to bring fans a new presentation of Ken that celebrates LeBron as a role model, his icon status, lasting impact on culture, and dedication to setting a positive example for the next generation to reach their limitless potential."

James said that as a child, he was fortunate to have role models who inspired him and showed him that hard work and dedication were important to achieving things in life. He recognized the release of his Ken doll as an honor.

"It's an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence, inspire dreams, and show kids that they, too, can achieve greatness," James said.

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