Courtyard Classic basketball tournament celebrates LeBron shoe launch in downtown Akron

Akron Beacon Journal
Players take part in the 3v3 Courtyard Classic basketball tournament on a pop-up court.
Players take part in the 3v3 Courtyard Classic basketball tournament on a pop-up court.
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UNKNWN, a clothing retailer co-founded by NBA star LeBron James, hosted a block party and Courtyard Classic basketball tournament with Nike on Saturday in downtown Akron. The event, celebrating a shoe collaboration between Nike and UNKNWN, featured a pop-up basketball court on South Main Street plus local food trucks and booths from local businesses. It was sponsored by the city, Knight Foundation, Lock 3 Park, Downtown Akron Partnership and Akron Civic Theatre.

Taveon Riley, 8, shoots for the top hoop on the inflatable Hoop Zone game.
Taveon Riley, 8, shoots for the top hoop on the inflatable Hoop Zone game.
Taveon Riley, 8, shoots for a 50-point hoop on the inflatable Hoop Zone game.
Taveon Riley, 8, shoots for a 50-point hoop on the inflatable Hoop Zone game.
Renaldo Tyson shows the limited edition UNKNWN x Nike LeBron XX "Message In A Bottle" sneaker collaboration outside of the UNKNWN Akron store on Main Street.
Renaldo Tyson shows the limited edition UNKNWN x Nike LeBron XX "Message In A Bottle" sneaker collaboration outside of the UNKNWN Akron store on Main Street.
Basketball, shoes and a block party take over during the UNKNWN 3v3 Courtyard Classic basketball tournament featuring a pop-up basketball court on South Main Street in Akron.
Basketball, shoes and a block party take over during the UNKNWN 3v3 Courtyard Classic basketball tournament featuring a pop-up basketball court on South Main Street in Akron.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Akron block party and basketball tournament celebrate new LeBron shoe