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BREAKING NEWS: LSU’s Kim Mulkey Inks Historic $25 Million Netflix Deal for Landmark Docuseries
BATON ROUGE, La. – In a groundbreaking move that merges elite sports with premium streaming entertainment, LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey has signed a monumental deal with Netflix for an exclusive docuseries. The deal, valued at a staggering $25 million, will produce an eight-episode series chronicling the unparalleled life and career of one of basketball’s most formidable and fascinating figures.
The as-yet-untitled project promises to be far more than a standard sports documentary. Slated for a global release, the series will deliver an intimate, no-holds-barred portrait of Mulkey’s journey from her humble beginnings in the small town of Tickfaw, Louisiana, to her ascent as a fiery competitor and a revolutionary coaching powerhouse.
“This isn’t just a story about basketball,” said a Netflix executive close to the deal. “This is a quintessentially American story of defiance, excellence, and an unbreakable will. Coach Mulkey’s life is a masterclass in resilience, and her voice commands attention. We are thrilled to partner with her to bring this incredible narrative to our global audience.”
The series is set to explore the defining moments that forged Mulkey’s legendary toughness. It will delve into her early years as a precocious, undersized point guard who fought for every opportunity, her tenure as a key player on the legendary 1984 U.S. Olympic team, and her transition into coaching. Cameras will have unprecedented access, tracing the path of her historic career—from building a dynasty at Baylor, where she won three national championships, to her triumphant return to her home state to lead the LSU Tigers to their first-ever national title in 2023.
Viewers will be taken behind the curtain of high-stakes NCAA tournaments, intense locker room speeches, and the immense pressure of coaching at the highest level. The narrative will not shy away from the controversies and critics that have often surrounded Mulkey, framing them as part of the complex tapestry of a woman who has consistently defied expectations and broken barriers in a male-dominated industry.
“Everyone sees the final score and the championship rings, but they don’t see the sweat, the tears, and the moments of doubt that happen long before you step onto that court,” said Mulkey. “This series is about the journey—the good, the bad, and the ugly. It’s for every small-town kid who’s been told they’re not enough, for every woman who has had to fight twice as hard for a seat at the table. I’ve lived my life out loud, and I’m ready to share that story with the world.”
The deal signifies a major coup for Netflix, further solidifying its strategy of investing in high-profile, real-life sports dramas following the success of series like “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” and “Quarterback.” Mulkey’s charismatic, larger-than-life personality and her history of compelling storylines offer a rich vein of content for the streamer.
Production is expected to begin immediately, utilizing a vast archive of personal and game footage alongside new, cinematic interviews with Mulkey, her family, former players, coaching rivals, and sports commentators. The series aims to premiere in late 2025.
With this deal, Kim Mulkey cements her status not only as a coaching icon but as a cultural force, ready to inspire a new generation with her powerful story of perseverance and undeniable grit.
