AKRON, Ohio - Fans who flock to see LeBron James star on the basketball court may soon be able to see him on the big screen in a movie directed by Spike Lee.
The popular Cleveland Cavaliers rookie is in talks with Lee to develop a movie, according to James’ agent, Aaron Goodwin.
“We’re still in the planning stages,” Goodwin said Friday. “We don’t have a script yet. We have a production team in place. Spike has been interested for months now, and LeBron is excited about the project.”
Attempts to reach Lee at his production company, 40 Acres and a Mule, were unsuccessful.
Lee, known throughout the NBA for his presence in courtside seats at New York Knicks games, directed a series of promotional commercials for TNT’s basketball coverage before this season, including one featuring James in a crib with children singing to him.
Last year, Akron-based producer Joe Marsh tried to entice Lee to direct a documentary on James’ rise to stardom. Marsh sued James for $15 million, claiming the player backed out of an oral contract. James’ attorney denies the claim.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
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