Though he is the team’s most familiar player with James, the recently draughted guard, who will wear No. 9 next season, is still figuring out how to handle the greatest scorer in NBA history. I haven’t reached that point yet, Bronny James stated on Monday at his first-ever Lakers media day. “It’s probably going to be ‘Bron.’ Bron would be the easiest,” thought LeBron James’ son, trying to think of a suitable response when asking the renowned No. 23 for the ball during practice.
Sitting side by side on the Spectrum SportsNet LA studio, the familial duo grinned and giggled as they answered questions regarding the special circumstance that would unfold in the forthcoming season.
It is anticipated that the two will make NBA history as the first father-son team to play together.
LeBron James described the experience of spending this time with his oldest son as “pure joy” when questioned about the father-son bonding. “I really can’t think of anything to say about him (Bronny). LeBron James remarked, “(I’m) just really proud of him to be able to get to this point,” while his kid sat beside him. “He’s prepared to go; he’s a man.”
In June, the Lakers picked 19-year-old Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. James Jr.’s name is emblazoned across the back of his jersey. The two made light of an earlier practice incident in which Bronny said his dad had stepped out of bounds because of his strong defence.
Bronny recalled, “I watched the film, and he did step out of bounds, but I’m not going there, go there right now.” “What do you mean you’re not going to go there right now?” LeBron James shot back. You recently visited that place! Dad does not discount the special experience of witnessing his son accomplish his aspirations.
Being able to watch him develop and learn about the experiences he has had over the past few years just makes me so happy. And to simply use that as inspiration each and every day in order to return and reach his desired destination, LeBron James remarked.
The four-time NBA champion shared anecdotal evidence on his initial realisation that his eldest kid was destined for greatness. When Bronny gave LeBron and his wife Savannah a peek of what was to come, they were just like any other parent watching their five-year-old child play youth basketball. LeBron James recalled, “He had a little trot back and grabbed the rebound and drove coast to coast through the lane, through a couple of other kids.” “I realised he was unique as soon as I turned to face his mother.”On Friday in Los Angeles, the Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a preseason game. On October 22, the 2024–25 regular season schedules for the same two teams will begin.