LeBron James' Biggest "Space Jam 2" Demand Revealed

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LeBron James needed to stay in shape, somehow.

When LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, it was a foregone conclusion that he would be leveraging his newfound home for a career in films. James had been in movies before but he had yet to star in one. With Space Jam 2, it was a given that he would be the leading man. Last summer, James got to spend much of his time at Warner Brothers studios where he filmed scenes for the movie and got to act alongside the Looney Tunes.

According to Ramona Shelburne, James had one big ask for the production crew. Much like Michael Jordan, James didn't want the production of the film to get in the way of his training regimen for this season. In light of this, Warner Brothers built a gym on their lot, which LeBron used every single day prior to filming. So far, this decision has paid off as LeBron and the Lakers are first place in the Western Conference. 

At 35 years old, LeBron needs to stay in shape in order to keep up with the young guns of the league. Year 17 is no joke yet LeBron has managed to be one of the best players in the league. In some people's eyes, he may even be the MVP this season. 

Some people thought LeBron's foray into movies would be a distraction but clearly, it's been a blessing in disguise.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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