Spotlight hasn’t stopped shining on LeBron James this offseason. Be it his extravagant Toronto partying or his lunch with Drake, The King has been everywhere. Barring his son’s health emergency, the active NBA billionaire player didn’t stop doing what he does best – increasing his brand value and worth. But his recent collaboration has now pitted him against his own sons in the game he often streams online.
Entering his 21st season in the NBA, LeBron James looks stronger than ever. The 38-year-old is one of the smartest businessmen off the court. He recently announced another major collaboration, adding to his enormous wealth. However, when the loving father was asked if his kids have any chance of beating him in his new collaboration, James had his answer up his sleeves.
LeBron James makes it clear
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LeBron James may be one of the greatest to ever grace the NBA but off the court, he is a proud father of two of the most promising basketball athletes in the nation. Bronny and Bryce James are truly incredible athletes who have taken after their father to dominate the basketball court.
James has often stated that he would like to see both his sons in the league before he bids farewell to the NBA. Lately, when asked if his sons can beat him, James immediately denied it. However, the question was not regarding basketball.
The 4 time MVP recently announced a historic collaboration with Sony Playstation. The $37.45B worth company collaborated with James to release custom matching DualSense wireless controller and console covers. After announcing the collaboration, James sat down to talk about his passion for gaming.
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In a video released on Instagram, James answered questions regarding his relationship with gaming. During the interview, The Los Angeles Lakers forward was asked if either of his sons, Bronny or Bryce can beat him using his new controller. “Absolutely not! There’s no way,” replied James, clearly dismissing his sons’ chances of beating him in Playstation.
The King father might’ve brushed off his sons’ chances of beating him at gaming, but can he back up his claims?
James is indeed an avid gamer
LeBron James has asserted his dominance on the basketball court for more that 20 years now. The 4 time champion has had one of the most legendary careers in the NBA, cementing his position in the Hall of Fame. Often considered one of the most skilled players in the league, James has witnessed unparalleled success. However, his gaming skills seem to be nothing less.
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The 19 time All Star is surprisingly an incredible gamer, often shocking his friends with his abilities. His long time friend, Brandon Weems had a similar case.
Growing up, Brandon Weems and LeBron James would play Shaq Fu on Sega Genesis. On Brian Windhorst’s Total Recall: LeBron’s mighty mind, Weems shared his gaming experience with The Chosen One: “LeBron was the only one who had memorized all the moves and so he’d win every time. We all thought he definitely was cheating.”
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Not only is James a generational player in the NBA but also an extraordinary gamer. With his collaboration with Playstation, the billionaire has proved that he is an extraordinary businessman too.