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LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo star in new Nike ad campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:55 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo star in new Nike ad campaign

Summary

On June 2, 2026, Nike launched a new advertisement featuring LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. The ad promotes the Mind Slide shoes and depicts the athletes fist-bumping in individual cold tubs. The collaboration sparked varied reactions on social media, celebrating their status as two of the greatest athletes. While many praised the campaign, some fans referenced past advertisements featuring Lionel Messi, suggesting that the James-Ronaldo pairing could not match those historic collaborations. The release generated significant buzz across sports communities, highlighting the continued cultural impact of both athletes.

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By the Numbers

•Nike released a new ad featuring LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo.
•The ad promotes Nike's Mind Slide shoes.
•Social media reactions range from praise to criticism.
•The ad depicts the athletes fist-bumping in cold tubs.
•Some fans referenced past Messi campaigns in their responses.

Latest Updates

8:55 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Greatest Athletes of All-Time’ — Sports World Reacts As LeBron James, Cristiano Ronaldo Team Up in New Nike Ad

What they're saying

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On Tuesday, Nike released a new ad featuring two legends: LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo. This legendary crossover excited both the basketball world and soccer world, and there were plenty of strong reactions (both positive and negative).
— Yahoo Sports

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