King James

LeBron James’ historic career with the Cleveland Cavaliers—and his period of defection with the Miami Heat—frame the backstory of this moving and comic study of platonic friendship between a bartender with Cavs tickets to sell and a writer with a passion for all things LeBron. Rajiv Joseph’s play spans 13 pivotal years for James and his characters, as esoteric basketball jargon gives way to impactful reflections on life, career and what it means to be a sports fan.