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

LeBron's high school experience will be retold in a new film.

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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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.