Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and daughter Zhuri featured in Disney show Cartoonified! with Phineas and Ferb

LeBron James featured with his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri Nova James in a February 2026 episode of Disney Channel’s short series Cartoonified! with Phineas and Ferb. The show turns real people into animated characters and places them inside the fictional town of Danville.This was LeBron’s first appearance in the Phineas and Ferb universe and the first time the series used a real-life father and daughter together.

The short released on Disney Channel, Disney+, and Disney Channel Animation’s YouTube page as part of a seven-episode drop and was promoted as the main sports-related segment of the group.

What Cartoonified! Is About

Cartoonified! follows Phineas and Ferb as they use a machine called the “Cartoonifier” to transform celebrities into animated versions of themselves. Past guests have mostly been actors connected to Disney, including Walker Scobell and Xochitl Gomez.

LeBron James and Zhuri became the first athlete-family pairing on the show.

The episode reflects Disney’s effort to bring sports figures into its animation lineup while keeping the format accessible for younger viewers.

LeBron James and Zhuri's 300-Point Shot

In the episode, LeBron James and Zhuri are asked to try a 300-point trick shot. The hoop is placed thousands of feet in the air above a swimming pool filled with flying sharks. LeBron initially believes he can make the shot but changes his reaction once he sees the height, saying it is impossible.

To reach the rim, the group uses floating trampolines. When LeBron asks what happens if they fall, the explanation includes zero-gravity water, sharks, and a tunnel through the center of the Earth that uses gravity to send him upward.As LeBron moves toward the basket, a jet-powered shark grabs the ball. Zhuri responds quickly and uses a volleyball-style spike to knock it loose, sending it through the hoop for the full 300 points.

They land on pillows and celebrate. Phineas and Ferb then suggest a 3,000-point attempt that would send them into the solar system, but LeBron jokes that they should cartoonify Luka Dončić instead.

LeBron’s Animation Background and Zhuri’s Growing Profile

LeBron has worked in animation before. He starred in Space Jam: A New Legacy in 2021, which combined live action and animated characters. That experience is visible in how comfortably he handles the format of the short.Zhuri has begun to attract attention in her own right. She plays volleyball, and LeBron often shares her highlights on Instagram.

Her sports background directly connects to the key moment in the episode.She has also shown interest in fashion. In January 2026, Zhuri styled LeBron’s outfit for a Los Angeles Lakers home game, and he publicly credited her for the look.

Significance of LeBron and Zhuri's Feature in Cartoonified!

By 2026, LeBron is in his 23rd NBA season and has already passed 40,000 career points. Thanks to this achievement, he has come out as the league’s all-time leading scorer. For things like Cartoonified!, LeBron manages to be in touch with the world outside basketball.For Disney, using LeBron as the first athlete on Cartoonified! suggests the company is open to more sports crossovers in future episodes.

Where to Watch LeBron James and Zhuri in Cartoonified!

The LeBron and Zhuri short is available on Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Channel Animation’s YouTube channel. Disney has also indicated that future seasons may include characters from other Disney Television Animation shows.The episode provides a lighter project during the NBA season and gives Zhuri another public platform as she builds recognition beyond being known as LeBron’s daughter.