LeBron James nears documentary deal with ESPN similar to 'The Last Dance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
LeBron James, having recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, is reportedly close to finalizing a documentary series with ESPN modeled after Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance.' Talks are said to be at a critical stage, with a camera crew expected to follow James throughout the season. The series aims to include footage from his entire career, potentially featuring some previously unreleased clips. It remains uncertain when the documentary will air, as James has a two-year contract and a player option for the 2026-27 season that may influence his future decisions.
- •LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this month.
- •The documentary could include never-before-seen footage from his career.
- •Discussions with ESPN are reportedly at the 'one-yard line'.
- •James has a player option at the end of his two-year deal.
- 2:54 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers' LeBron James, ESPN closing in on 'Last Dance" type documentary
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James ‘Last Dance’-style documentary expected to come to ESPN
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James, ESPN reportedly closing in on his own version of ‘The Last Dance’
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James reportedly closing in on 'The Last Dance' style documentary after signing with 76ers
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James in talks with ESPN for Last Dance-style documentary series
"Michael Jordan sat on nearly two decades of footage from his final season with the Chicago Bulls before he ever agreed to let anyone touch it. When he finally did, in June 2016, it happened to be the same day LeBron James was parading down the streets of downtown Cleveland, hoisting the Cavaliers’ championship trophy…
"Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James and ESPN are closing in on a "Last Dance" type of documentary.
"LeBron James appears to be using Michael Jordan as inspiration for a new ESPN documentary.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:54 PMSixers' LeBron James, ESPN closing in on 'Last Dance" type documentary
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James and ESPN are closing in on a "Last Dance" type of documentary.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:45 PMLeBron James ‘Last Dance’-style documentary expected to come to ESPN
LeBron James appears to be using Michael Jordan as inspiration for a new ESPN documentary.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:37 PMLeBron James, ESPN reportedly closing in on his own version of ‘The Last Dance’
Michael Jordan sat on nearly two decades of footage from his final season with the Chicago Bulls before he ever agreed to let anyone touch it. When he finally did, in June 2016, it happened to be the same day LeBron James was parading down the streets of downtown Cleveland, hoisting the Cavaliers’ championship trophy…
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:51 PMLeBron James reportedly closing in on 'The Last Dance' style documentary after signing with 76ers
LeBron James is looking to emulate Michael Jordan one more time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 1:44 PMLeBron James in talks with ESPN for Last Dance-style documentary series
LeBron James in talks with ESPN for Last Dance-style documentary series
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