LeBron James Eager for NBA Partnership with Son Bronny Following Remarkable Recovery
LeBron James couldn’t contain his pride at the prospect of playing alongside his son, Bronny James, in the NBA next season. The father-son duo is set to take the court for the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant milestone in their lives and in NBA history.
Bronny’s journey to the NBA has been nothing short of extraordinary. Last July, he suffered a cardiac arrest during his freshman season at the University of Southern California (USC). Despite this setback, he has made a remarkable recovery, paving the way for his NBA debut.
“For me, to be able to see my son make it in the NBA alone is great,” LeBron said in an interview with nba.com. “It’s always been a dream of his. For us to be side-by-side, I’m proud of him. Words are lost. I mean, the kid has worked so hard to get back to this point, so much has happened over the last year with him.”
Reflecting on the past year, LeBron expressed his amazement at Bronny’s resilience and determination. “To have this happen less than a year after the incident, to be with our friends and family when they announced his name; our family still doesn’t even have enough words to explain the feeling that we had. Such a great kid and I’m looking forward to seeing the progression for him to get better. He has so much room for improvement, the speed of the game, the physicality of the game.”
Bronny made his first steps into the NBA with his Summer League debut, although it was a challenging start. In a 108-94 defeat to the Sacramento Kings at the California Classic, the 19-year-old struggled to find his rhythm, missing all three of his 3-point attempts and scoring just four points in 22 minutes.
LeBron, however, emphasized that summer performances are not indicative of future success. “Doesn’t matter if he plays well and doesn’t matter if he doesn’t play well,” he said. “I just want him to continue to grow in practices, in film sessions, individual workouts. You can’t take anything stat-wise from the California Classic or [Vegas] Summer League. Only thing [that] matters is him getting better. He’s behind because he hasn’t really played a full season. Getting better is the only thing that matters.”
As the James family prepares for this monumental NBA season, LeBron also has his sights set on the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He will join a star-studded USA squad, including Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid.
“My game is whatever the team calls for,” LeBron said. “I will be able to provide it. If it’s a game where I need to score, I can provide it, or high assists, I can provide it. I’ve always tried to have my game ready for whatever the game or the team needs. Nothing changes with this team. It’s going to be easy. You’re playing with 11 other potential Hall of Famers. You can go out and let the game come to you.”
