LeBron James made history this season by being the first player ever to share the NBA court with his son. But with his youngest son, Bryce, set to be NBA eligible in 2026, James can make history again if he sticks around for a few more years. According to James’ former teammate Tristan Thompson, that scenario is bound to become a reality even as the King’s 40th birthday approaches.
“Look at how ‘Bron is playing,” Thompson said via Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. “He could probably play another four or five more years. He might as well keep playing so he can play with Bryce. He’s going to end up doing it. He is. That’s what’s going to happen. All three of them are going to be on the same team. It’s just a blessing for that whole family, man. I’m so happy for all of them. I hope my kids play in the NBA. I know I’m not going to play with my kids, but I hope my kids can feel something special like this one day. Pressure is on.”
Thompson, 33, is a former teammate of LeBron’s who helped him win the championship back in 2016. Back then, playing with Bronny was just a distant dream but 8 years later it’s become a reality after patience, discipline, and years of hard work to care for and maintain his body. This season, at 39, LeBron hasn’t lost a step with averages of 20.0 points, 7.5 assists, and 7.0 rebounds per game on 44.6% shooting. At this rate, James could easily go on for another 3-4 years or more and his basketball future is almost entirely in his hands (unless injuries prove otherwise).
The biggest unknown now is where the path goes for Bronny and Bryce. With Bronny, we know that it took some work to get him in a Lakers jersey. After a modest season at USC, where he averaged 4.8 points per game, James pressured the Lakers to pick his son in the second round and that’s exactly what they did with the 55th pick.
So far, James Jr. hasn’t shown much on the NBA court and his upcoming stint in the G-League could mean it will be a while before we get to see him in action. But with a four-year contract already in the books, Bronny will be on the Lakers roster until at least 2028.
As the youngest of the bunch (and the second youngest of all the James children), Bryce is still a few years out from his NBA debut and it’s still too early to say if he’ll follow the same path as his father and brother. As a 6’6″ star for Sierra Canyon Trailblazers, Bryce is certainly turning heads and he’s already signed to an NIL contract with Klutch Sports Group.
If the rumors are true, and Bryce is even more talented than his older brother, he should have no trouble at all getting into the NBA and joining his family for an epic and historic sports moment. Never before have we seen anything like this and it could be a long time before we see another player suit up with his own children for an NBA basketball game.
Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.
