LeBron James is Kenough. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was announced as the first male athlete to be a "Kenbassador" complete with his own doll created by Mattel.

US basketball player LeBron James will become the first athlete with a Ken doll made in his likeness. The LeBron James Kenbassador doll, which was designed to celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers forward as a “role model” for young people, will be released by toy company Mattel ahead of Ken’s 65th anniversary next year.

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 on Wednesday. The doll features James wearing a varsity jacket with a No.

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.

LeBron James' Ken doll as part of the 'Kenbassador' series. Associated Press LeBron James is now the 1st professional male athlete to have likeness depicted in a Ken doll. EL SEGUNDO (AP) — Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.

Watch out, Ken. LeBron James is moving into the Barbie universe as Mattel prepares to launch a new doll in the likeness of the NBA great.