A deal to create a TV series documenting LeBron James' NBA career is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations. The Sixers' newly signed forward and ESPN are "closing in on an agreement," the Athletic reported Thursday. James, 41, signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Sixers as he enters his 24th NBA seasons and chases his fifth championship. I still want to sacrifice," James wrote. Josh Shapiro proclaiming July 24 as LeBron James Day and sending ticket prices up by more than 300%.