LeBron James has achieved numerous milestones in his NBA career, but the one he’s been most looking forward to is playing alongside his son, Bronny James. The Los Angeles Lakers paved the way for LeBron by drafting Bronny as the No. 55 overall pick in this season’s NBA Draft.
LeBron is thrilled for the opportunity, but he has already set a rule to maintain professionalism while playing together. He made it clear that Bronny can’t call him “dad” on the court.
However, Bronny has yet to decide on an alternative name. During a recent interview on the Gojo and Golic podcast, aired on DraftKings, LeBron humorously shared that he’s still waiting for his son’s decision.
“You know what he hasn’t said anything yet. He hasn’t given me a name yet on the practice court. And I actually have my ears so open waiting for that moment,” James said.
“I’ll make sure that you guys get the intel because I’m on your guys show today. So I’m gonna give you guys the first crack at what he said at first when it comes first,” he added.
LeBron James Reflects on First Practice with Bronny
LeBron James and Bronny James already started practice for the upcoming season. On the podcast, LeBron James shared his experience of his first practice with Bronny, admitting that practicing with his son brought unexpected emotions.
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“This week we got back into the gym, and it was really the first time that me and Bronny were on the floor as professionals training, going against each other, preparing for the season,” LeBron said.
“And there were a couple moments where I kind of just lost focus, you know, and I’m not used to losing focus when I’m out on the floor. It’s going to be an unbelievable year for myself, and I hope for him as well,” he added.
The upcoming season is not just about father and son sharing the court but also a chance for Bronny to make his own mark. LeBron has always been supportive of Bronny, defending him against claims of nepotism. Now, with this season ahead, Bronny has the opportunity to live up to the family legacy and silence critics.
