LeBron James Reveals Trailer To High School Biopic "Shooting Stars"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald's High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
LeBron's high school experience will be retold in a new film.

LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes of all time. Overall, he is someone who will go down as a top-two player in the history of the NBA. At this point, his career is beginning to wind down. Consequently, fans are prepared for all of the documentaries that will come out following LeBron's career. There are so many facets of LeBron's life that can be explored. This is especially true of his time in high school. Coming out of St. Vincent-St. Mary's, LeBron was the most hyped NBA recruit of all time.

The documentary around this time is going to be fascinating to watch. However, it seems as though fans are actually going to get treated to a feature film first. Yes, that's right, Peacock is going to be releasing a new movie called Shooting Stars, which is a dramatization of LeBron James and his time in high school. The movie is set to drop on June 2nd, and below, you can find the trailer. Overall, it looks pretty fun.

LeBron James Portrayed In New Film

“People think they know my story, but this is our story. This is how I met my brothers. Now, we became family," LeBron James says in the trailer. Furthermore, the synopsis online gives a much better idea of what this movie is going for. “Shooting Stars is the inspiring origin story of a basketball superhero, revealing how LeBron James and his childhood friends become the #1 high school team in the country, launching James’ breathtaking career as a four-time NBA Champion, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer,” Peacock explains.

Based on all of this information, it seems clear that the movie is going to be a trip for LeBron James fans. This is a very special portion of his career, and it is important for this sort of retelling to take place. Hopefully, the actor who plays LeBron isn't feeling too much pressure right now, as those are huge shoes to fill. Let us know what you think of the trailer, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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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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