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Amazon Prime Poised to Bring LeBron James Into NBA Broadcast Booth

Amazon Prime’s strengthening bond with LeBron James has prompted rival networks to prepare for his post-retirement move

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Overview

  • Sources tell Front Office Sports that LeBron James could join Amazon Prime Video’s NBA coverage team after his retirement.
  • James collaborated on Amazon Prime’s Prime Day “What’s Next?” commercial and sold his “Mind the Game” podcast to the company for $300 million.
  • Amazon Prime Video has already signed former stars Steve Nash and Dwyane Wade as part of its NBA broadcast lineup.
  • ESPN and NBC have signaled interest in meeting with James for on-air roles, though his public feud with Stephen A. Smith may complicate ESPN’s bid.
  • Industry analysts suggest that James’s post-retirement broadcasting deal could rival Michael Jordan’s estimated $40 million-a-season package.