LeBron James and ESPN are reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the NBA legend’s storied career.The news comes just days after the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed the signing of the 41-year-old four-time NBA champion after his departure from the LA Lakers – with James putting pen to paper on 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 for the legendary star.Modelled after Michael Jordan’s iconic 10-part series ‘The Last Dance,’ the documentary will also incorporate never-before-seen footage spanning James’ entire career, with NBA crews having tracked him since his 2003 rookie season. While no financial terms have been revealed, similar sports documentary deals – such as Netflix’s recent Dallas Cowboys series – have fetched figures around $50 million.News of the impending deal spread quickly on social media, leaving basketball fans fiercely divided. LeBron James and ESPN are reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to produce a behind-the-scenes documentary series chronicling the NBA legend’s storied career The news comes just days after the Philadelphia 76ers confirmed the signing of the 41-year-old four-time NBA champion after his departure from the LA LakersReacting to the news, 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?’Similarly, another said: ‘I wish our generation was more innovative. Everything doesn’t need to be copied.”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,’ another fuming fan wrote online. Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy even sent a message to 76ers fans, writing: ‘You are so much better than this circus sideshow clown and the chaos he wants to bring.’While the majority of Jordan’s career occurred during the pre-internet era, James has been a constant under the spotlight throughout his NBA career – which is why some fans feel that a documentary on his career verges on unnecessary. Last Friday, James sent the league into a frenzy after sharing an emotional statement revealing his decision to make the move to Philadelphia.Taking to X, he wrote: ‘I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game.’I still truly love this game, and I have more to give. The last few weeks have really been special. I’ve never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think. I’ve had an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all out. According to The Athletic, James will have a camera crew documenting his time in Philadelphia The series will be modelled after the documentary that focused on Michael Jordan’s career’This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship. ‘I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!’ Shortly after James’ move was revealed on Friday, US President Donald Trump bizarrely took aim at the NBA legend and claimed that he is ‘racist.’ During a press conference, Trump was asked to weigh in on who holds the title of the greatest basketball player of all time.’Michael Jordan’s a guy that’s a friend of mine, I’ve played golf with him,’ Trump said.’He’s a really good guy and I think LeBron is – maybe he’s a racist, but maybe he doesn’t like Trump, I don’t know – but I only like people that like me, so I would say Michael Jordan all the way.’