Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.

NBA superstar LeBron James becomes the first male athlete in history to receive his own Barbie doll, branded the "Kenbassador."

Barbie teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers star and his LeBron James Family Foundation for Mattel's new campaign to create a doll of James. He is the first doll announced for the "Kenbassador" series from the brand, which looks to honor men "who inspire and contribute to a better world for all."

Move over Ken, LeBron James is the first male athlete to be part of the new “Kenbassador” line of "Barbie" dolls. James said partnering with Barbie was an opportunity to recognize the powerful impact of role models who instill confidence,

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.

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.

Lakers' star LeBron James becomes the first male athlete to get a signature Ken Doll in his likeness. But if you want one, you'll have to pay up.

There’s no shortage of celebrities who have gotten the Barbie treatment, from Mariah Carey to David Bowie and so many more. But in a move that unites the worlds of basketball and doll collecting, Mattel has unveiled a special-edition LeBron James Barbie — officially the brand’s first-ever pro athlete Ken.

LeBron James has made history as the first male athlete to be featured in Mattel's "Kenbassador" series, with the release of a LeBron James Ken doll.