While wearing the presented Nike sneakers, LeBron James scored a team-high 24 points while also contributing 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals during Game 1 of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on May 6. The Miami Heat would lose the contest 93-86; however, they would go on to win the following four straight en route to their second straight NBA Finals Championship, with LeBron picking up his second NBA Finals MVP award.

These size 16 Nike LeBron X Promo Sample sneakers are red with white, black, silver, and chrome accents. Lebron's "King James" logo is prominently featured on the shoe's red breathable mesh tongue. Chrome Nike "Swoosh" logos are applied to the outside of each shoe's black portion of the Hyperfuse upper, while a silver "Swoosh" appears on the white inside tip. The soles are a clear "ice" with red flake and feature a black "X" on the heel and a red "King James" logo on the midshaft area. James signed his name on the toe of the right shoe in bold black marker and inscribed the toe of the left shoe with "vs Bulls" and "5/6/13". The sneakers display excellent game use with midsole creasing, and scuff marks. The limited-edition sneakers are numbered "1/1" and come with a COA from Upper Deck Authenticated (BAM20745), authenticating the game use by James during the May 6, 2013, NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals game and authenticating his signature and inscriptions. Additionally, the sneakers have been photo-matched to the game by Sports Investors Authentication (220811M4) to the May 6, 2013, game.