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LeBron James is developing a documentary to chronicle the final years of his NBA career, drawing a direct parallel to Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance docuseries that followed the Chicago Bulls through their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season.
James confirmed the project at a recent Boardroom Talks event, offering a pointed preview of what fans can expect.
“I got a pretty good documentary in the works, too. It is gonna be electric when I’m done with it.”
The Last Dance became a cultural moment for basketball fans when it released in 2020, nearly 22 years after the footage was shot. It introduced Jordan’s dominance to an entire generation that never watched him play. James, who has cited Jordan as a personal inspiration and wore #23 in tribute, appears to be taking the same approach to preserving his legacy on film.
The competitive thread between the two runs deeper than mutual respect. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Jordan approved The Last Dance after watching James lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA championship with a 3-1 series comeback. That title came at the expense of a Golden State Warriors team that had just broken the Bulls’ 72-10 regular season record, a mark many considered untouchable. Some observers interpreted Jordan’s decision to greenlight the docuseries as a direct response to feeling his legacy overshadowed by that moment.
Whether that reading is accurate or not, both projects serve the same function: locking in a narrative for posterity. James’ documentary will cover a career that spans four franchises, four championships, and four decades of professional basketball. The production is ongoing, and no release timeline has been confirmed.
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