In a perfect world, who would’ve thought a father and son duo would grace the
hardwood court, wearing the same Los Angeles Lakers uniform. Well ladies and
gentlemen, boys and girls history will be made on Tuesday night when the regular
season starts, hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron and Bronny James
will be the focus of the 2025 NBA season. No other major headline will matter as
this will become a surreal moment for both players.
This was years in the making; as James Sr spoke into existence that he wanted to
play with Bronny. The media laughed; content creators had a field day by hating
on his sentiments. How we reached this point came without a health scare;
creating doubt James Jr would play basketball again. Great of a player he was in
high school in the shadows of his peers Mikey Williams and all the top players
across the world, James Jr didn’t flinch.
In a world where everyone knew his father and bearing “LeBron,” he prefers
Bronny and wanted to make a name for himself. With all the microphones, bright
lights, and stages he conducts himself in an adult way. He’s learned how to
navigate and avoid foolishness from his father and taking his basketball career
seriously. There’s no room for error and shortcuts to greatness as he’s witnessed
throughout his father’s legendary career. With the last name James and playing
for the purple and gold, expectations are very high. Both father and son shared
many laughs in the same household, now it’s time to win championships.
The legacy of LeBron James has grew entering year twenty-two; playing elite
basketball at age thirty-nine; forty on December 30 th . What we’re witnessing is
the passing of a mantle fit for a young Prince, who’ll take the throne when it’s
time. Just like when baseball legends Ken Griffey Sr and Junior joined forces in
Cincinnati, the moment NBA fans have longed waited for has arrived. This will be
one of the greatest moments in NBA history and adding more to James Sr’s legacy
as an all-time great player. For James Jr, it’s a once in a million chances to say he
played with his father.
Media day was surreal for both, sitting at the desk sharing laughs, handshakes
and embracing this opportunity. There’s plenty of positive vibes around the
Lakers with new head coach JJ Redick, who’ll be entering his first season and the
odds stacked against him. While the roster is solid, buzz around James Jr’s
minutes will likely be discussed among media outlets. Either way, what we’re
witnessing won’t be accomplished in basketball history. James Jr was born to play
with James Sr, no ego within his genes, a potential playmaker on both sides of the
ball. His game will complement his father’s as he enters the twilight years of his
career.
As Lakers fans prepare for the regular season, it’ll be a movie in itself; while we
get front row seats to watch the new legacy fulfill basketball galore watching King
and Prince James shine every night. The crown will be heavy to wear, but it’s built
for the next generation of Bronny James. One day it’ll be his league and we’ll be
living in the apex of the legacy. For LeBron James Sr, his career will be cemented
playing with Bronny in competing for a championship this season.
You can hate LeBron James from afar but respect the greatness and legacy he’s
built. Bronny James will be by his side through good, bad, and ugly as they
navigate through a gruesome eighty-two game regular season. If they can win a
title together, what more needs to be said about the “goat” conversation? Food
for thought as we embark on starting the 2025 NBA season. One thing for sure, take time to appreciate what’s about to occur and embrace the last of a
generational player in LeBron James Sr.
Stai tuned.
