It is tough to be the offspring of a larger-than-life sportsman like Lebron James. Critics constantly compare Lebron’s children to their father. In this case the 4xNBA champion has two sons, Bronny and Bryce James, who are constantly on the radar. Now the boys have fitting replies to silence the critics and pay tribute to their father.
Bronny James, the eldest son of LeBron James is all set to make his ESPN live broadcast debut marking the 20 year anniversary of King James’s first time feature on ESPN in 2002. Bronny plays point guard for his high school Sierra Canyon in Southern California.
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LeBron James iconic moment
On December 22, 2002, a 17 year-old high school kid from Ohio got his opportunity get featured in the national television playing his favorite sport. James played for St.Vincent-St.Mary scoring 31 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists taking his side to emphatic 65-45 victory. ESPN made its first ever nationally televised high school basketball since 1989.
On this date in 2002, @KingJames and No. 23 St. Vincent-St. Mary knocked off No. 1 Oak Hill, 65-45, in Cleveland on ESPN2. Here's @JayBilas talking with the 17-year-old after a 31-point, 13-rebound, 6-assist effort. pic.twitter.com/ZVR5oDUM83
— Jeff Eisenband (@JeffEisenband) December 12, 2017
Similarly, Bronny gets the opportunity to recreate history as he makes his ESPN debut. He is 4 star prospect and ranks 34 in the ESPN recruiters database. ESPN’s official Twitter handle shared the video of 17 year-old LeBron’s dunk compared to Bronny’s dunk.
20 years ago, @kingjames made his debut on ESPN.
Bronny follows in his footsteps tonight on ESPN2 🔥 @SCNext pic.twitter.com/4i8IxNNO7l
— ESPN (@espn) December 12, 2022
Bronny and Bryce’s Tribute
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Bronny has already made his mark, as he built $10 million empire at his young age. He has a massive social media following of 6.1 millions. Bronny juggles his social presence and sports in a right balance. He is an official member of a esports organisation called FaZe Clan which helped him boost his social media presence.
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On the other hand, Bryce James signed a NIL contract with Klutch Sports. Bryce also plays for the same high school as his brother, Sierra Canyon High School. Rich Paul, the best friend of LeBron James runs the sports agency. The agency will handle the negotiations of brand deals and endorsements for Bryce. The sports organisation haven’t ranked Bryce yet.
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As the sons of the Akron Hammer, the expectations on them will be very high. Will the boys be able to carry forward their father’s legacy? Who do you think will break their way into the NBA first? Let us know in the comment section.
