The upcoming NBA season will feature a unique and historic element never seen before: a father and son playing together on the same team. The Los Angeles Lakers are set to make this groundbreaking moment a reality, as they anticipate seeing LeBron James and Bronny James sharing the court at Crypto.com Arena.
In light of this unique and likely unprecedented situation, LeBron James himself has shared his thoughts on what it would mean to play alongside his son, Bronny, if head coach JJ Redick decides to make it happen.
James revealed his excitement to play with Bronny on an episode of The Shop, via X (formerly Twitter): “I am so excited for training camp. I mean, having your son work with you, it’s like the greatest thing. I can’t wait for this moment. I really cannot wait to hit the floor with him. It’s going to be pretty surreal for me. That might be the first time I sit back out of my whole career like, (expletive), this is really cool,’” James shared.
The prospect of LeBron and Bronny James playing together soon underscores a shift in focus away from LeBron’s individual spotlight. This unique opportunity allows The King to enjoy the journey more fully and concentrate on other aspects of his life and career.
Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers is greeted by his father and NBA player LeBron James after defeating the the Perry Pumas in the Hoophall West tournament at Footprint Center on December 11, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.
“I haven’t been able to do it for myself, and maybe because I’ve been trying to climb this mountain. I’m so in the moment, like my whole career, that I pray and hope that me being with my son will finally give me the opportunity to just like pull back and look at it from a different lens,” James added.
Main goal for the upcoming NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a process to regain their former competitiveness. The championship they won in 2020, during the pandemic and the Orlando bubble, now feels like a distant memory for the team’s fans. Adding to the challenge, their arch-rival, the Boston Celtics, has since surpassed them with an additional title, intensifying the Lakers’ drive to return to the top.
As the training camp approaches, several potential names are being considered to reinforce the roster. However, under the guidance of head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers will once again look to their primary stars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, to lead the team.
Anthony Davis #3 and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers slap hands after Davis scored against the New Orleans Pelicans off an alley-oop pass from James in the second half of the West semifinal game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 133-89.
James and his legacy despite basketball
In addition to being one of the greatest basketball players in history, LeBron James is determined to be remembered for his contributions outside of sports. He aspires to leave a lasting legacy not only through his achievements on the court but also through his impactful activities and endeavors off the court.
In statements made on Uninterrupted’s The Shop, LeBron James expressed: “From time to time, I do think about how do I want to be remembered, and I hope that it’s not just the game of basketball. You know, I feel like if it’s just the game of basketball, that people talk about me in the sense of I think I’ve kind of failed my mission.”
“So the things that I do in my community, the way myself and Savannah raised our kids, my relationship with my single parent mother, my friendship with my guys, bringing up my people from my hometown. If those conversations don’t hit the barbershop, if they don’t hit forums or whatever the case may be, then I feel like my mission wasn’t completed. And I’m not done, I’m old (expletive) in basketball terms, but I’m super young in life.”, The King concluded.
