LeBron James may be headed for one more big production with ESPN, and this one would track the final chapter of his career in Philadelphia.
The Athletic reported that James and ESPN are “closing in on an agreement” for an all-access documentary in the mold of Netflix’s The Last Dance. Sources told the outlet the deal is at the “one-yard line,” which points to an announcement coming soon if everything gets finalized.
If it happens, the project would follow James during his time with the 76ers. Philadelphia is expected to be the last stop of his career, so the documentary would likely serve as a look back at his closing seasons.
It would also reportedly pull from footage shot earlier in his career, with NBA crews said to have been filming throughout the years. That could open the door to some “never-before-seen footage.”
There is no release date yet. The Athletic said there’s “no set date” for when the documentary would be completed and air, and the financial terms have not been revealed either. The outlet also noted that Netflix paid a little less than $50 million for its documentary series on Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.
James’ move to Philadelphia came after he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Sixers. He is still chasing a fifth championship, and if he wants to match Michael Jordan’s six titles, he would need to win two more NBA Finals.
Before landing with the 76ers, James spent eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also had two separate runs with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a stint with the Miami Heat.
His future was a major offseason storyline, and he ultimately announced on Friday, July 24, 2026, that he intended to sign with Philadelphia.
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