Bronny James deserves so much more respect for making it to the NBA, especially after everything he’s been through, including the cardiac arrest during his college days. That kind of setback could’ve ended his journey, but Bronny didn’t give up. People love to throw shade because he’s LeBron’s son, but being just the son of a legend isn’t a free pass into the league. The NBA isn’t handing out spots based on names; you gotta earn your place. Before anyone jumps to hate on his summer league performance, pause for a second. He’s still in the early stages of his journey, and this is just the beginning.

Even with all the hate that might be coming his way, the love Bronny James gets from his family is unshakable, and honestly, that’s all that matters at the end of the day. His brother Bryce James recently opened up about how proud he is of Bronny’s journey. After SFG took down Ohio Buckets in the Peach Jam Tournament, Bryce shared his thoughts, saying. “You know, it’s a great feeling just knowing that my brother,uh, the journey that he’s had just came that far from the cardiac arrest to all the difficulties that he has had in his, in his career in college,” Bryce said. “You know, it’s amazing to see him, play with his dad.”

Bronny James’ cardiac arrest during a workout at USC wasn’t just a random thing—it was caused by a congenital heart defect he was born with. This hidden issue was messing with his heart all along, but he’s still come a long way. Bryce’s heartfelt words about Bronny’s ups and downs really show how amazing his journey is.

Now, Bronny’s about to hit the court with his dad on the same team, and it’s something everyone’s buzzing about. Bryce is clearly pumped too, saying, “I have always looked at him, of course, he is my big brother. It was definitely a great experience just seeing how far he’s came, like the journey that he had to go through,being in the gym with him, you know, it’s always, always a good time. And then also off the court, just like being around him, being with him and then hearing his name get called. It’s just, it’s all surreal.”

With Bronny and LeBron teaming up on the same NBA squad, they’re about to become the first father-son duo in league history. Even though we’re not sure when JJ Redick will give Bronny the green light to hit the court and make this epic moment happen, the hype is off the charts.

Obviously it’s a dream come true”- Lebron James on playing with Bronny

Though Bronny and LeBron might not light up the scoreboard as a dynamic duo, the real magic is in what this means to LeBron as a father. One of the main reasons LeBron has stayed in the league was to share the court with Bronny, something he’s mentioned before. Now that it’s finally happening, it’s clear that this moment is a dream come true for the King.

“Obviously it’s a dream come true. For me, to see my son be able to be in the NBA alone, it’s always been a dream of his. For us to be there side by side, words are lost, let’s be honest. The kid has worked so hard to get back to this point. Just so much has happened over the last year with him,” James said, referring to Bronny’s cardiac arrest in 2023.  “To have this happen less than a year from his incident. To be with our friends and our family when they announced his name is something that was super surreal. Our family still doesn’t have enough words to explain the feeling that we had.”

With the Lakers set for five games in October, we might finally see the long-awaited pairing of Bronny and LeBron. It’s clear Bronny’s been putting in the work—recent video of him grinding with Darius Garland and Talen Horton Tucker have popped up on social media. His jumpers and fadeaways look smooth, and he’s getting back to that shooting rhythm that made him a top high school recruit. But there are no guarantees just yet; as mentioned earlier, it all comes down to JJ Redick’s decision. What are your thoughts on this?