LeBron James Announces Major Public Appearance This Offseason

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated May 28, 2025 5:49 PM ET

As the NBA offseason heats up, LeBron James remains at the forefront of both sports and media.

Soon to enter his 23rd professional season, James has become the league’s all-time leading scorer with 42,184 points and secured four NBA championships and four MVP awards along the way.

His career achievements span 21 All-Star selections, 21 All-NBA honors, and three Olympic gold medals, cementing his legacy as one of the most decorated athletes in history.

Off the court, James has built a multimedia empire that includes production ventures and a critically acclaimed talk show, "The Shop: Uninterrupted."

On Wednesday, James reshared a post on X from Paul Rivera captioned, "NYC – we’re bringing some friends to The Shop NYC LIVE @FanaticsFest," confirming that a live taping of "The Shop" will take place at Fanatics Fest NYC on June 21.

NYC - we’re bringing some friends to The Shop NYC LIVE @FanaticsFest https://t.co/NwImJLxtH6
— PR (@pr_RWTW) May 28, 2025

Created by Paul Rivera and executive produced by James and Maverick Carter, "The Shop" invites high-profile guests into a barbershop setting to engage in candid discussions on sports, culture, and politics.

Since its premiere on HBO in August 2018, the series has released seven seasons and garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Edited Sports Series.

The Fanatics Fest event in June, part of the three-day festival running from June 20-22 at the Javits Center, will feature James alongside co-hosts Rivera and Carter, and will welcome NFL legend Tom Brady, NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama and Twitch personality Kai Cenat as special guests.

The live episode is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on the main stage inside The Theatre at Fanatics Fest, accommodating up to 2,500 fans on a first-come, first-served basis for those holding festival credentials.

Following the taping, viewers worldwide will be able to watch the full episode when it premieres on "The Shop’s" official YouTube channel on Thursday, June 26.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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