Steph Curry has competed against LeBron James on the NBA’s biggest stage, but this week, he shared a far more personal story, a reminder of just how far the James legacy reaches. During an appearance on the ‘360 With Speedy’ podcast, Curry recalled seeing Bronny James as a toddler and instantly recognizing something special in the way he moved. Years later, Curry is watching that same kid suit up in the league—and like many around the NBA, he still can’t believe how fast the moment came.
“I remember how athletic Bronny looked that night, couldn’t have been more than three or four,” Curry said on the ‘360 With Speedy’ Podcast. “And how fast he ran across the court, I’m like, ‘He going somewhere.’ And now to see him in the league is crazy.”
At 37 years old, Stephen Curry has been in the NBA for the past 16 years, enough time for him to witness a whole new generation rise up in the league. Arguably, the biggest reminder of his experience is playing with Bronny James, the son of his biggest NBA rival (LeBron James). Steph first saw Bronny as a toddler—and now he’s sharing the court with both father and son after James Jr. was drafted in 2024.
As Steph witnessed first-hand, Bronny did not have the typical path to the NBA. Unlike most prospects, Bronny was born into basketball royalty thanks to the status of his dad, who has been one of the game’s biggest stars since before he was born.
Since he was old enough to dribble, Bronny has been living and breathing basketball, putting in a lot of work to live up to his family name. While he doesn’t have the same body or natural skills as LeBron does, Bronny was still able to earn his place in the NBA, and expectations are rising for the 2025-26 season.
For his part, Bronny has been putting in the work to maximize his development through stints in the G-League and NBA Summer League. He may even make an appearance in the Drew League as another way to get some run-time against pro-level players.
With career averages of 2.3 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists, it’s clear that James Jr. still has a long way to go before he’s satisfied with his game. But at just 20 years old, he has more than enough time to expand his arsenal and become the kind of high-impact player that teams across the league are looking for. Of course, with three years left on his current deal, Bronny still has plenty of time to earn a bigger contract in the NBA.
For Steph Curry, who has spent nearly two decades battling the best, Bronny James is more than just another young prospect; he’s a living symbol of basketball’s passing torch. What started as a blur of energy from a toddler sprinting across the floor is now a growing NBA career, built under the brightest spotlight in sports. Bronny’s story is still being written, but one thing’s for sure: he’s going somewhere.
