Lebron James Aeneid Documentary

Lebron James Aeneid Documentary

Basketball

14 min · ★ 3.0

We draw comparisons between Lebron James' basketball career and Aeneas from The Aeneid. There are 9 parallels discussed, from the big 3 in miami being formed (Aeneas getting Married with Dido) to Lebron being unhappy after losing to the Celtics in the playoffs, being tested by the NBA for the first time, causing a lot of stress. Similiar to how Aeneas and his crew facing a storm trying to be successful, which caused a lot of frustration.

Directed by Tegan Hajer

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Tegan Hajer Reporter, Tim Duncan, and miscellaneous teams that lose in the playoffs.

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