LeBron James Talks Double Standard for Black, White Athletes LeBron James' new HBO show, 'The Shop,' debuted on Tuesday night. On the show, the Lakers forward pointed out that black and white athletes are held to a different standard in the U.S. James posed a hypothetical scenario to his panel, including Odell Beckham Jr., Draymond Green and Snoop Dogg. James compared himself to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning being out with their families and saying, "Yo, get the (expletive) phone out of my face. I'm with my family." LeBron James, on 'The Shop' The three-time NBA champion touched on a variety of other issues, including his willingness to speak about social issues. LeBron James, on 'The Shop' 'The Shop' - set in a barbershop - has been described by HBO as "unfiltered conversation and debate."