LeBron James Makes Personal Announcement, Stuns Lakers Fans

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still a top-10 player in the NBA, fresh off making the All-NBA Second Team, while averaging an impressive 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds in his 22nd season. Off the court, “The King” continues to grow his imprint as a content creator.
Barely hours before Monday’s Media Day, James revealed that he will launch a new show titled “The Main Thing” on Uninterrupted’s YouTube channel. According to his social media feed, the new series will feature James sitting down with “masters of their crafts” and soaking up “free game,” with the debut episode set to drop on October 2.
The trailer for the new series, featuring the tagline “Everyone’s skills are transferable, no matter the court,” showcases James sitting down with personalities from diverse backgrounds and delving into their respective crafts.
LeBron James, the Content Creator
“I had to get some of the most skilled and talented people out there for this one,” James said in the trailer featuring the likes of singer Teyana Taylor, fashion designer Melody Ehsani, skating legend Tony Hawk and content creator Marques Brownlee. The series will be divided into four parts, featuring conversations with four different guests.
The show adds to James’ curiosity to interview celebrities and fellow athletes, following shows such as “Mind the Game” and “The Shop.” James’ production team is also instrumental in producing the Netflix show “Starting 5,” which follows the journey of five NBA players through an 82-game season — both on and off the court.
Back to the Grind with Lakers
LeBron James’ off-court activities have not affected his preparation for the upcoming NBA season. On media day, the 40-year-old made it clear that he’s as invested in the Lakers as he has ever been and hopes to help the team capture another championship.
“The thing that still pushes me is the fact that the love of the game is still high,” James said, via The LA Times.
“The love of the process is even higher. So that’s what continues to push me to play this game. I mean, it’s really that simple. Me training and working on my body and trying to get my body as close to 100% as possible every year, it’s something that’s like —- it’s a beautiful thing for me. Just continue to challenge to see how well I can push myself to play the game at a high level, recover at a high level, be able to sleep better, mentally prepare, try to stay sharp throughout the course of a long season.
“And just the roller coaster of an NBA season, that’s all like, gratifying to me, no matter the good, the bad, the ugly. I love that process. … So much that goes into it, more than just picking up a basketball and shooting at the rim.”
There were murmurs that James was unhappy with the Lakers for not offering him a contract extension this offseason. However, the veteran star was nothing but supportive of the franchise, the coaching staff and the roster on Monday.