Ever since Ben Simmons signed with Klutch Sports in 2016, a lot has been made about the mentor-mentee relationship between the young Sixers point guard and LeBron James. Now, there’s another item connecting the two stars to add to the list. Like King James before him, Ben Simmons is going Hollywood!
Per Deadline, NBC has given a script commitment plus penalty to ‘Brotherly Love,’ a show that was “inspired by the life of Ben Simmons and centers on a unique sibling relationship within a multi-ethnic family. Together, they pursue their dreams while navigating life in the spotlight in Philadelphia, a passionate city where sports is in your blood, and your blood is always boiling.