LeBron James and ESPN are reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary series covering the NBA legend's career, according to The Athletic.
The report comes days after the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed the signing of the 41-year-old four-time NBA champion following his departure from the LA Lakers. James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the franchise.
According to The Athletic, James will have a camera crew documenting his time in Philadelphia, which is widely expected to be the final home of his career.
The documentary will be modeled after Michael Jordan's 10-part series "The Last Dance" and will incorporate never-before-seen footage spanning James' entire career, with NBA crews having tracked him since his 2003 rookie season.
No financial terms have been revealed, but similar sports documentary deals, including Netflix's recent Dallas Cowboys series, have fetched figures around $50 million.
Fans split on the news
News of the reported deal spread quickly on social media, dividing basketball fans. One fan wrote on X: "Can this dude ever do his own thing? Took MJ's number, made a space jam 2 and now this?"
Another wrote: "I wish our generation was more innovative. Everything doesn't need to be copied."
A third fan wrote: "The documentary absolutely no one cares about. He's on social media like a 16-year-old high school girl already. We've seen it all."
Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy addressed 76ers fans directly, writing: "You are so much better than this circus sideshow clown and the chaos he wants to bring."
James explains his decision
Last Friday, James announced on X that he had decided to move to Philadelphia. He wrote that he thought he was done when the season ended and was not ready to announce it, but needed time to decide, adding that he was honest at his last press conference when he said he needed to look at himself and decide if he still loved the game.
James wrote that he still truly loves the game and has more to give, and that the last few weeks had been special after taking real time to think things through with people he loves.
He wrote that this is his last decision, that he is not going for money or family, and that he still wants to sacrifice, work, grind and compete for a chance at winning another championship.
James wrote that he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team and is excited to energize a new fan base, thanking Los Angeles, saying he will forever love Miami, and calling Northeast Ohio always home.
Trump weighs in
Shortly after James' move was revealed on Friday, US President Donald Trump commented on the NBA legend during a press conference when asked who is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Trump said Michael Jordan is a friend of his and someone he has played golf with, calling him a really good guy. Trump said LeBron is "maybe... a racist, but maybe he doesn't like Trump, I don't know," adding that he only likes people who like him, so he would say Michael Jordan all the way.
