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LeBron James, Peyton Manning and the Obamas join hands for Netflix's NBA docuseries

The NBA docuseries is reportedly based on the Quarterback

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Michelle and Barack Obama, Peyton Manning and LeBron James are all coming together for Netflix's NBA docuseries, which is based on Quarterback. 

Omaha Productions and SpringHill Company of Manning and James respectively, are in talks with the Obamas' Higher Ground Production as well as the NBA, for the collaboration, as per a report in The Wall Street Journal. 

Netflix's Quarterback is already produced by Omaha Productions, in partnership with NFL Films and 2 PM Productions. Quarterback features football players Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota, and their journey during the NFL season. 

Manning's Omaha Productions is also behind ESPN+ shows such as Peyton’s Places and Eli’s Places. James' SpringHill Company, on the other hand, has backed Space Jam: A New Legacy, Student Athlete and Hustle, among others.

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