LeBron James has been spotted enjoying a car ride with his eldest son, Bronny, amid claims that the Lakers are ready to draft the 19-year-old to keep his dad in L.A. On Thursday morning, the elder James, 39, shared a clip of himself in a grey hoodie and velvet cap while jamming to some car music on his Instagram Story, as Bronny appeared to be behind the wheel. “Early am VIBEZ!!” James wrote over the clip along with several fire emojis. “@bronny His playlist by the way!” The duo were nodding their heads in approval to an all-time classic – Lenny Williams’ ‘Cause I Love You’ 1975 hit.
Barely 24 hours earlier, James hinted at attending Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix this weekend as he shared several hair and shaving creams of his brand, ‘The Shop,’ on his Instagram Story. LeBron James enjoyed some quality time with his eldest son, Bronny, 19, during a car ride, Wed. LeBron also hinted at attending Formula One’s Miami Grand Prix this weekend on Instagram.
Earlier this week, following the Lakers’ postseason elimination at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in the first round, The Athletic reported that the purple and gold want James – the NBA’s all-time leading scorer – back so badly that execs would be open to discussing the maximum three-year, $164 million extension they can offer. James would be 42 by the end of the contract. The Lakers are also open to the prospect of drafting James’ teenage son Bronny, who plans to leave college basketball after just one season at USC, in June’s NBA draft if that would help keep his dad in the City of Angels, The Athletic further reported.
James in the past has said he wanted to finish his career playing alongside his eldest son but has made that less of an emphasis more recently. “I haven’t given it much thought lately,” James said when asked about the possibility. Bronny is planning to leave college basketball for the NBA Draft after just one season at USC. The younger James, left, high fiving his father, before a game against Stanford in LA in January. “Obviously I’ve thought about it in the past but at the end of the day the kid has to do what he wants to do. I don’t even want to say kid anymore. The young man will decide what he wants to do and how he wants his career to go,” he said. “I just think the fact that we are having the conversation is pretty cool.”
James acknowledged that playing in the league for as long as he has had taken a toll but was worth it. “It’s very taxing,” the four-times champion said. “Mentally, physically, spiritually, everything … but it’s very rewarding because if you love the game, the process and you love being great, then you don’t mind taking the tax on your body, your mind and your psyche.”
Despite the buzz around the possibility of LeBron and Bronny playing together, Bryce James, LeBron’s younger son, has downplayed the idea of playing in the NBA with his dad, saying he’ll be 42. Bryce, who is also a promising basketball player, has expressed that while the idea is intriguing, it’s not something he’s focusing on. “I think it’s cool that people are talking about it, but I just want to focus on my own path and see where it takes me,” Bryce said in a recent interview. “My dad has had an amazing career, and I want to carve out my own legacy.”
Bryce’s comments reflect a mature perspective on the situation, acknowledging the unique opportunity but also recognizing the importance of forging his own path. “It’s great to have my dad’s support and guidance, but at the end of the day, I have to make my own decisions and follow my own dreams,” Bryce added. “Whether or not we end up playing together in the NBA, I’m just grateful for the journey and the experiences we share as a family.”
LeBron has always been supportive of his sons’ basketball aspirations, often seen at their games and sharing moments of their progress on social media. However, he has also emphasized the importance of them making their own choices and not feeling pressured to follow in his footsteps. “I want them to be happy and pursue what they love,” LeBron said. “If that means playing basketball, great. If it means something else, that’s great too. I just want them to be passionate about whatever they do.”
As the conversation around LeBron and Bronny potentially playing together continues, it’s clear that the James family is focused on supporting each other and enjoying the journey, regardless of where it leads. Bryce’s down-to-earth approach and LeBron’s unwavering support highlight the strong family bond and the importance of individual growth and happiness.
Source: The Athletic, Instagram
