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Entering record-tying 22nd season, LeBron James expresses ‘pure joy’ seeing son Bronny make it to the NBA

Published October 1, 2024, 12:57 PMPao Ambat
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For years, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said his dream was to play in the NBA with his oldest son, Bronny. Now the dream is becoming a reality.

If they share the court together, LeBron James and son Bronny will be the first father-son duo to achieve the feat. | Photo: Los Angeles Lakers
The upcoming NBA season will be quite different for LeBron James, to say the least. 

How can it not be when his lifelong basketball dream of playing together with his son, Bronny is about to come true? 

“There’s a lot of excitement. It’s pure joy, to be honest, to be able to come to work every day, put in the hard work with your son every day and be able to see him continue to grow,” James said on his first public appearance with his rookie son in a Lakers uniform in the team’s media day session.

 

“We want to hold him accountable. He’s going to hold us accountable, and if we all do that, we’ll all get better, because we’re all one team. We’ll continue to grow, stacking days. I know he’s going to do that, because that’s just what he’s about.”

The 39-year-old James is coming off a historic gold medal conquest with Team USA in the Olympic Games Paris 2024. He will enter his 22nd season, tying Hall of Fame inductee Vince Carter for the most in NBA history.

"I feel damn good. I had a great summer."

 

So I feel really good physically. Mentally, I feel really good. Really sharp. Very fresh. Looking forward to getting to work tomorrow," James added. 

Anthony Davis has only positive thoughts about the arrival of Bronny, after watching his growth over the past half-decade from a teenager to an NBA prospect.

“It’s awesome. It’s historic. It’s powerful,” Davis spoke.  

“Bronny’s locker is across from mine, so every time I walk in and see it, it’s still surreal for me that he’s on the same team as his dad. I can’t wait until they step on the floor and officially make history, but it’s been super-dope to watch so far.”