LeBron James, a recent signee with the Philadelphia 76ers, has launched a new YouTube channel dedicated to his interest in golf. The channel will feature James and his companions playing rounds at renowned courses, dining locally, and documenting other aspects of his life on and around the golf course.
The inaugural episode, approximately ninety minutes long, focuses on a European golf excursion with former teammates from the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team. The group played at Castle Stuart Golf Links at Cabot Highlands as part of a 10-year anniversary celebration of their NBA title. James shared the announcement of the channel on social media platform X, stating, “You all loved the 2016 reunion trip so much I thought I’d give ya’ll a little more. Welcome to my YouTube channel! My life on and around the course. Let’s go!!! 👑⛳️🏌🏾”
The European trip and the subsequent announcement of his new channel followed James' decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after an eight-year tenure. His departure from the Lakers initiated a free agency period that involved the Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, and Cavaliers. James officially announced his signing with the 76ers on July 24, marking what is anticipated to be the next and final phase of his professional basketball career. This new venture into golf content creation marks a significant move beyond his athletic career, highlighting a developing business interest in the sport.