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Dave McMenamin, ESPN writer
LeBron James could be working with a new group of teammates off the court.
James’ SpringHill Company production and entertainment company is in talks to merge with British television, film and music production company Fulwell 73, a source familiar with the negotiations confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.
The source told ESPN that the combined entity aims to be one of the largest sports content companies globally. The discussions, previously reported by Bloomberg, have been ongoing for the past few months, the source told ESPN. The impetus for mutual interest came from a shared desire to achieve scale in television, film and advertising together.
SpringHill was founded by James and his long-time friend and business partner, Maverick Carter, in 2020 when SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted, and The Robot Co. merged.
Located in Los Angeles and led by Carter as CEO, SpringHill has produced notable sports-themed titles such as “Hustle” (starring Adam Sandler), “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (starring James and Don Cheadle) and the recent Netflix. Documentary series, “Starting 5”, which chronicles the lives of five NBA stars throughout the 2023-24 season.
Founded in 2005, with former late-night host James Corden as a partner in 2017, Fulwell 73 has many live and unscripted projects in its production history, including “The Kardashians,” “Grammy Awards” and “Carpool Karaoke: The” by Corden. Series.”
He also produced the concert “Adele One Night Only”, which features a concert by the eponymous singer who is engaged to James’ long-time friend and agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports.
James and Klutch also have ties to the Kardashians. Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson, represented by Paul, has two children with Khloe Kardashian and Corey Gamble, Kris Jenner’s boyfriend, can often be seen courtside at Los Angeles Lakers games with Paul and the governor. of the Lakers, Jeanie Buss.
