Amid the growing speculations on LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers, his son, Bronny James, broke his silence. After James’ agent Rich Paul indicated that the four-time MVP might seek a trade in the near future, Bronny delivered a straightforward response to the controversy.
The controversy began from Paul’s statement about James’ desire to compete for a championship. At the age of 40, James still performs at his peak. He will enter his 23rd season with a one-year $52.6 million player option. However, Many NBA legends and analysts believe that the Lakers should focus on Luka Doncic, not James anymore.
In a recent media appearance, Bronny James opened up about his father’s future. “There’s a lot of stuff going around that I don’t pay attention to,” he said. “We don’t really talk about it much, but I think when stuff like that does come up, he[LeBron] just tells me to not worry about it, and that’s what’s going to get me better and keep me focused.“
Bronny James on the speculation about what team LeBron James will play for next season: “There’s a lot of stuff going around that I don’t really pay attention to” pic.twitter.com/lPjdUv1oyc
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Despite all the rumors swirling, Bronny James is examining his imperfections. He is heading into his second professional season with the Lakers. As his father advised, he is concentrating on his betterment and not worrying about the things going on.
LeBron James Praises Bronny James On His Debut
Bronny James made his father, LeBron James, proud when he appeared as a rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers. This was a very emotional moment for LeBron as his son went through a serious cardiac arrest in July 2023 while playing for USC.
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After heart surgery, LeBron credited medical experts. “The reason Bronny is alive now and smiling, thriving, and doing what any 19-year-old should be doing, and that’s living out their dream,” LeBron said via the New York Post.
The young man’s strong determination for basketball led him to begin his journey alongside his father. He averaged 2.3 points,0.8 assists, and 0.7 rebounds in his first season across 23 regular-season games.
The James family shared their pride as their son overcame such a tough phase of life, and now he will grow further.
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