LeBron announces he's dropping retro shoes

The night before the Cavaliers play the Kings in Sacramento, LeBron James shared in an Uninterrupted video that Nike will be releasing Air Zoom Generation retros (LeBron's first signature shoe) "very, very soon."

In the video, LeBron talks about how he always thinks about the start of his career when he's in Sacramento, since he played the first game of his career in the city on Oct. 29, 2013. He finished that game with 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds and four steals.

"Every kid that got a dream that they can make it a reality no matter the circumstances because this 18-year-old kid from Akron, Ohio, was able to do it…

"It's retro time. It's time. I can't be more proud at this point in my life - at this point in my career - to know that it all started right here. It started from the bottom. This is where it started. For an 18-year-old kid to be able to see his name, his likeness on his first signature shoe, this is an emotional feeling, and it's exciting."

At the end of the video he says, "I'm too excited, man. I'm too emotional, man. I can't. I don't know what else to say, man. I love ya'll."

LeBron also shared a photo on Instagram with a heartfelt caption:

When I held these shoes for the first time I couldn't believe I was holding a Nike sneaker with my name on it AND that they'd forever be known as the "LeBron's." Bronny was a baby. V was still in high school. Mom and I were barely out of the Springhill projects. We only dreamed of days like that and then they became reality. This shoe changed my life, my family's life, and we've been lucky enough to change the lives of people around us. This shoe is for EVERY SINGLE person with a dream and a passion. No matter what your situation is. From the projects to the palace, this shoe is a symbol that you can do anything. FIRE IS BAAAAAACK #AZG #StriveForGreatness #JustAKidFromAkron

32-year-old LeBron is releasing retro shoes in 2017. It's official.