LeBron James Monopoly set, explained: Nike releases exclusive board game honoring Lakers legend

NBA legend LeBron James has long dominated the world of basketball, but now he's being introduced to the world of board games.

In celebration of Monopoly Day, Nike and Hasbro have teamed up to create an exclusive Monopoly board game honoring 39-year-old James and the pivotal moments throughout his career. 

The board game is part of a greater collaboration between James and Monopoly. The two also joined forces to create his Nike LeBron 22 "Currency" and "Token" shoe colorways. The entire launch is set to drop on Nov. 19. 

Here's what you need to know about the limited edition board game. 

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LeBron James Monopoly set, explained

James and Nike go way back. The Lakers star signed a contract with the iconic shoe brand when he first joined the NBA in 2003 and has released a new addition to his signature shoe line every year since. He signed a lifetime contract with the company in 2015. 

Nike and Hasbro's LBJ-themed Monopoly set includes themed game pieces like branded King James rings, sneakers, basketballs and jerseys. The board itself highlights iconic milestones and moments throughout James' life, and "Bron Bucks" are used as the game's currency. 

The board game will be presented to James at House Three Thirty in Akron, Ohio, his hometown.

LeBron James has a Nike LeBron special edition Monopoly board 🔥🎲 pic.twitter.com/JlsBz9fgNP

Sixth to eighth graders at James' privately funded I Promise School will have a chance to play the life-size version of the game on Monopoly Day, aiming to teach them the importance of financial literacy. Each student will also receive one of the special edition board games and a product from the LeBron 22 x Monopoly collab. 

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How to buy LeBron James Monopoly set

The LeBron x Monopoly collaboration will launch exclusively at Nike retailers on Monopoly Day, Nov. 19. This includes the limited edition board game and LeBron 22 "Token" colorway. 

The LeBron 22 "Currency" colorway is set to drop a few days earlier, on Nov. 15.