LeBron James approaches deal with ESPN for serialized documentary series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
LeBron James is nearing an agreement with ESPN for a serialized documentary about his upcoming season with the Philadelphia 76ers. The project is expected to resemble Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance', focusing on James' potentially last season in the NBA. Discussions are described as being at the '1-yard line', with production likely providing behind-the-scenes access throughout the season. LeBron's signing with Philadelphia has already spurred significant interest, with his No. 23 jersey becoming the best seller across all sports shortly after the announcement.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers for the season.
- •Documentary aims to provide behind-the-scenes access to his season.
- •LeBron's jersey sales peaked after his signing announcement.
- •Discussions about the documentary deal are close to finalization.
- •The project seeks to capture historic moments from LeBron's career.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James near deal with ESPN for documentary like 'The Last Dance'
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James reportedly near deal with ESPN for serialized documentary on upcoming season
"LeBron James is reportedly nearing a deal with ESPN for a documentary series chronicling his basketball life.
"It is well known that LeBron plans to make a documentary about what may be his final NBA season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:32 PMLeBron James near deal with ESPN for documentary like 'The Last Dance'
LeBron James is reportedly nearing a deal with ESPN for a documentary series chronicling his basketball life.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:58 PMLeBron James reportedly near deal with ESPN for serialized documentary on upcoming season
It is well known that LeBron plans to make a documentary about what may be his final NBA season.
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