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LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is one of the most famous teen basketball players in the world. Bronny is currently playing for an AAU team and has loads of mix tapes already. The 17-year-old has made his decision clear and wants to play in the NBA. Though Bronny will not be eligible for the NBA draft until 2024. By that time LeBron James will be 39.

Every NBA fan would love to see Bronny and LeBron play together. This will be one for the books if it ever happens. LeBron will be a free agent after the 2022-23 season. Will he leave the Lakers to play with his son?

LeBron James has his son on top of his list

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In a new episode of The Shop, LeBron talks about playing with his son Bronny. He picks Bronny before any current and vintage NBA stars. When asked who LeBron would want to play with, he said, “Bronny is number one on my f**king list. He’s number one on my list I want to play with for sure.” 

Well, this is just what anyone in James’ shoes would like to do. For a father to play on a professional level with his son is rare. LeBron was curious about what his son, Bronny, wanted to do with basketball.

USA Today via Reuters

“Not too long ago, I said… I asked him, I said what do you want to do with this? Like you want to get to the pros? What do you want to do? He’s like, yeah. I said, why? He said cause I want to make a name for myself.”

This had LeBron feel proud. Bronny is already a star among young fans. Being the son of one of the greatest players of all time, Bronny wants to make himself known in the game. Proud LeBron said, “And when I heard that, I was like… I said, well let’s f**king get it.”

LeBron James named his son, LeBron James Jr.

To make himself clear, LeBron reminded everyone that it was his son who changed his name. Originally, LeBron named his son, LeBron James Junior, though everyone knows him as just Bronny.

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“By the way, he changed his name to Bronny. I didn’t. Yeah, I made him a Junior. But he Bronny. And he Bronny to the world.”

Bronny not only plays basketball on a high level but is also a member of the FaZe clan. LeBron James Junior has really diversified his career from an early age. After LeBron confirmed he will play for the Lakers till he is in the league, playing with Bronny might change his plans.

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