LeBron James and Draymond Green have matched up in the NBA Finals in the past four seasons, and there's no question they're rivals on the court. Off of it, however, they're good buddies. Draymond appeared in episode one of LeBron's new HBO/Uninterrupted series, The Shop, which debuted Tuesday night. It was a star-studded premiere, featuring Maverick Carter, Vince Staples, Jerrod Carmichael, Odell Beckham Jr., Candace Parker, Alvin Kamara, Jon Stewart, and Snoop Dogg.
During the episode, Draymond said LeBron should own that he's the best player in the world—and that LeBron blossomed when he embraced a me-against-the-world mantra. Here's how Green responded when Carter, LeBron's business partner at SpringHill Entertainment, asked whether LBJ should say on his own that he's the best player alive.
Indeed, there's been a clear shift in LeBron's performance—and his public likability—since his return to Cleveland from Miami in 2014. Something has changed; maybe it's his attitude.
The episode also featured a discussion of race and how society treats black and white athletes differently.
It was a promising and entertaining debut. The show will feature eight 30-minute episodes, released throughout the year. Episode one provided an authentic look at James' personality and sense of humor.