In the midst of the 2025-26 NBA season, LeBron James, the star forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, expressed his pride in his son, Bronny James, following his return to the court. After missing the first 14 games of the season due to sciatica, LeBron made a notable comeback, leading the Lakers to a 140-126 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
During the post-game press conference, LeBron took a moment to reflect on Bronny’s growth as a player in his second NBA season. “It’s been great to see, to watch,” he remarked. LeBron highlighted Bronny’s youth, noting he recently turned 21, and emphasized that his son is still learning and improving with each experience on the court.
Despite being teammates, LeBron humorously commented on their changing relationship now that Bronny has moved out. “I think he’s enjoying the process… He’s not a resident anymore, so we don’t talk as much,” he said. The Lakers made history by drafting Bronny 55th overall in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, marking the first time a father-son duo has played together in the NBA.
Bronny’s rookie season saw limited playing time as he averaged 2.3 points in just 6.7 minutes over 27 games. However, he showcased his skills in the G League, averaging 21.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 11 games, proving his potential. This season, while Bronny’s role has not dramatically changed, he has enjoyed a slight increase in playing time to an average of 11.1 minutes per game, contributing 2.1 points and 1.8 assists.
LeBron’s return to the lineup also created opportunities for him to support his teammates. During the game against the Jazz, he recorded 11 points and an impressive 12 assists, assisting players like Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves with key scoring opportunities.
In addition, Bronny managed to knock down his third three-pointer of the season and recorded two assists, affirming his presence in the game. As both LeBron and Bronny navigate this thrilling chapter in their basketball journey, fans are eagerly watching to see what the future holds for the historic duo on the court.