Barbie announces LeBron James becomes first athlete with Ken doll

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.

Barbie said it is collaborating with the LeBron James Family Foundation to release the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, Mattel said in a statement.