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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Charles Baus/CSM/Shutterstock (10055402ed) Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in attendance during the NFC Divisional Round playoff game between the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California NFL NFC Divisional Playoff Cowboys vs Rams, Los Angeles, USA – 12 Jan 2019 | Courtesy: Reuters
LeBron James will be your next Thursday Night Football host. In an attempt to expand its coverage, Prime video announced its collaboration with the NBA star. Featuring James, Maverick Carter, and Paul Rivera, among other special guests, TNF in The Shop offers an alternate stream to viewers.
The show hopes to deliver a unique viewing experience. In the style of his show, The Shop, LeBron will begin this venture on November 17.
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The Shop featured several big names like Tom Brady, Drake, Patrick Mahomes, Will Smith, Naomi Osaka, and even former president Barack Obama.
TNF in The Shop will follow a similar model. The show will provide live commentary during games. Apart from that, they will also host discussions with guests. The show is said to bring in personalities from different arenas apart from sports, including music, business, and entertainment.
Fans react to LeBron James’ TNF in The Shop
Fan reactions to the announcement ranged from curiosity all the way to anger. This fan asked why anyone would watch this.
Why would anyone watch this?
— Davis Dawson (@Dawson1Davis) October 28, 2022
This fan speaks on behalf of ‘everyone’
I speak for everyone when I say we are not watching this
— MinkahBurgh Steelers (@SteelersWin109) October 28, 2022
Another fan asks:
Why basketball people doing football?
— Connie Carberg (@ConnieScouts) October 28, 2022
This fan thinks the trio is trying to emulate someone else
They tryna be ManningCast and KayRod so bad💀
— JF Clips (@JF_Clips) October 28, 2022
This fan has a short but effective reply
No thank you
— Brendan (@bshan23) October 28, 2022
This will be like Peyton and Eli only instead of good, it will be quite the opposite.
— Chris 🧢 (@NOiINTEAM22) October 28, 2022
This fan thinks LeBron is currently playing basketball as a side job
Lebron really just playing basketball as a side job now 🤣 https://t.co/aAUc0YDtUb
— Corey B (@CoreyB08) October 28, 2022
Interesting https://t.co/XNE6kvCh00
— Jeremy Neasley (@JayEsEn87) October 28, 2022
This fan seems to enjoy the idea
Interesting https://t.co/XNE6kvCh00
— Jeremy Neasley (@JayEsEn87) October 28, 2022
The reaction of Twitter seems to be a mixed bag. Some fans are enthusiastic about the idea but others are questioning the necessity of the show.
Manningcast Part 2?
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A surprisingly large number of fans seem to think that the show is a replica of Manningcast.
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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 31: Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speaks during a ceremony to reveal his name on the stadium Ring of Fame at halftime during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Football Team at Empower Field at Mile High on October 31, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ESPN’s alternative stream has been very successful in its Monday Night Football coverage. Starring Peyton and Eli Manning, the show has been quite a success.
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While it is no surprise that Prime Video wants to amp up its coverage on Thursday Night, fans are left wondering if this show will be any good after all. The show will kick off during the Tennessee Titans vs Green Bay Packers broadcast.
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