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Bronny and Bryce James are not the only ones to acquire athletic genes from their dad. LeBron James‘s 8-year-old daughter might be the most powerful one in the family. While Bryce and Bronny have made their stand in basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar’s daughter Zhuri James’s entry into the sporting world was a question mark. However, after witnessing the 4x NBA champion’s latest video of Zhuri, there is no doubt about it. She was built for this albeit, not in basketball.

Before we get there, Zhuri’s stint in this new sport has impressed a few big names. Hollywood’s Michael B. Jordan, Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade, and Me’arah O’Neal’s stepfather were stunned at Zhuri’s power. Let’s take a deeper look.

Is LeBron James’s 8YO daughter a star in the making???

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If Zhuri ever decided to enter sports, fans would have expected her to follow her dad’s path by playing basketball. However, the 8-year-old decided to be unique by choosing volleyball. Well, it looks like she has made the right choice.?

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James, who went to support Zhuri for a volleyball game, shared a video of her performance which went viral on the internet. The young sensation proved she belonged to the 4x champion’s bloodline with a powerful serve to which the opponents fell prey.?

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This was not the only highlight. James’s funny yet adorable support for his daughter also stole the show. The 4x MVP shouted, “Do your thing munchkin, do your thing,” which put a smile on a few big stars’ faces.?

 

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Veteran actor Michael. B. Jordan and Me’arah O’Neal’s stepfather Keion Henderson couldn’t help but laugh at James’s support. The two added a bunch of laughing emojis. Zhuri’s brother, Bronny James, soaked in pride, shared, “yea 4????????James’s former teammate and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade liked the post, approving Zhuri’s serve.?

What do the netizens think about Zhuri’s skills??

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Well, there was definitely some focus on Zhuri’s performance, but at the same time, the social media users couldn’t get over the Lakers superstar’s funny support. A few fans found James’s cute “munchkin” calls adorable.

One fan wrote,?“That munchkin was the world,”?while another commented, “Parents be out here calling out your nickname and everything?We all do it?lol…?munchkin? has a Nice serve though?” It’s surprising to see an 8-year-old have so much power. This also stunned a few fans. Some even requested James to get her into basketball.

Comments like “Idc get her a basketball!!! She got them Lebron genes so she?ll be in the NBA,”?and?“Lebron got a family full of athletes, what a blessing,”?were common. The 8-year-old is studying at Sierra Canyon, the same school where her brother Bronny graduated from. Though there is a long way ahead for Zhuri, this could be a start for something legendary. Some fans believe she has a great future in volleyball:?

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One fan commented, “All s*** she about to be the LeBron of volleyball.” Another one wrote, “She gonna be spikin on everybody?s head in a few years.” Well, the social media users have shared what they feel about Zhuri. We would like to know your thoughts as well. Share your take in the comments below.?

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