LeBron James and his son Bronny James are set to make NBA history by becoming the league’s first father-son duo on the same team.
As they prepare to join forces on the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming season, LeBron has set a unique rule for his son.
LeBron stated that Bronny cannot call him “dad” while they are at work. Instead, Bronny must refer to him as “2-3,” “Bron,” or even “GOAT” if he chooses.
“We already laid that down. Cannot call me dad in the workplace,” LeBron said on The Shop. “Once we leave the practice facility and the gates close, I could be a dad again in the car if we ride together. No, he has got to call me like ‘2-3′ or ‘Bron’ or ‘GOAT’ if he wants to. I mean, it’s up to him.
“It’s easy for me because I’ve been calling him Bronny for so long. It’s not like I’ve been calling him “Hey son, hey son.” So it’s easy for me. It’s going to be an adjustment for him. We cannot be running down the court and he’d be like, “Dad, push the ball up! Dad, I’m open! Dad, come.” No, you cannot do that.”
The Lakers made headlines during the 2024 NBA Draft when they selected Bronny with the 55th overall pick. This decision sparked controversy, with some critics accusing the Lakers of nepotism, given Bronny’s relatively modest performance during his lone season at USC. He averaged 4.8 points in 19.3 minutes per game, making him the eighth-leading scorer on the team.
Bronny’s selection over more accomplished collegiate players fueled further debate. His struggles continued during the NBA Summer League, where he averaged 8.8 points per game on 35.0% shooting from the field and just 15.8% from beyond the arc. Despite playing significant minutes, Bronny faced challenges in adjusting to the NBA’s pace and physicality.
As the new season approaches, the dynamic between LeBron and Bronny will be closely watched by fans and analysts alike.
