‘More than a Game’ gets picked up by Lionsgate

LeBron James had a $90 million contract with Nike before he even got drafted by an NBA team, and that’s probably why anyone and everyone had their eye on him. A new documentary focusing on his high school days has gotten a deal with Lionsgate reports Variety:

It follows the five starters on the varsity team at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, who travel a winding road from a rundown gymnasium to national glory and NBA riches, seeking to remain a tight-knit quintet even as James becomes a mega-millionaire.

The film mixes newly unearthed archival footage and family memorabilia with fresh interviews.

James jumped straight from Akron into the NBA in 2003. The 6-foot-8 star, now 23, led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in 2007. The expiration of his contract in 2010 has set tongues wagging in L.A. and Gotham, where the Lakers and Knicks are already said to be starting to court James.

I am amazed at how many Basketball documentaries are coming out right now, but I am not complaining..I love basketball!