LeBron James is one of the finest basketball players of this generation. His incredible longevity has seen him be one of the best players in the league for almost 20 years, an absolutely incredible feat. LeBron could very well be pondering retirement soon, but not until his eldest son, Bronny James, is drafted into the league.
LeBron has previously said he wants to share the NBA court with his eldest son one day. Bronny can enter the NBA in 2024 at the earliest, so LeBron will still have to see 2 seasons of play before he can sign a 1-year contract to possibly retire on the team his son is drafted by.
It’s not just Bronny who is looking like an NBA prospect, as Bryce James has made headlines recently with his foot-long growth spurt that sees him stand taller than his elder brother already. LeBron shared clips of the 3 training at the Lakers’ practice facility together, leaving the gym extremely happy.
LeBron’s commitment to his family is admirable to watch. Not only does he handle his responsibilities on the court and, as a businessman, he also supports his children on their journey up the basketball world.
There are very few people who can teach the game of basketball like LeBron, so Bronny and Bryce have been extremely privileged with the knowledge that their father imparts to them. If there is a blueprint to success in the NBA, LeBron has it.
LBJ’s children don’t have the same athletic gifts as him, so maybe their success won’t be as historic as LeBron’s. But if both grow up to be decent NBA-quality players, that is a major achievement for LeBron. Many NBA legends have had sons, but not all of them actually make it all the way to the NBA. Bronny and Bryce could stand a good chance at doing so.
