Overview

• LeBron James' SpringHill Company, Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, and the Obamas' Higher Ground are reportedly in talks to produce an NBA-style docuseries for Netflix, potentially deepening the streaming giant's footprint in the sports genre.
• The proposed series is expected to follow the lives of a range of NBA players, a format akin to the docuseries 'Quarterback,' produced by Omaha Productions, which provided an inside look at NFL quarterbacks during the 2022 season.
• In addition to Omaha's established relationship with Netflix, Higher Ground has a first-look deal with the streaming company, suggesting the NBA-centered series may eventually land on Netflix platform.
• The potential involvement of the NBA in the project is being compared to the participation of NFL Films in the production of the 'Quarterback' series.
• The NBA docuseries would add to the list of significant projects spearheaded by SpringHill Company, which includes notable works such as 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' and the talk show 'The Shop'.