LeBron James is entering his 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers. But even as the league’s all-time leading scorer, he confessed to feeling envy-not on the basketball court, but of his son Bronny on the golf course.
The father-son duo made history last year by becoming the first active pairing to play in the NBA at the same time for the same franchise, and for Bronny, one of the defining moments was simply sharing the floor with his father.
Whilst the youngster likely won’t go on to match the accomplishments of his father, who is regarded as the bast basketballer of all-time, he does seem to have the edge in a different sports discipline.
At media day, James openly admitted he is jealous of his son Bronny’s effortless swing as he acknowledged his son’s natural talent when it comes to using a different type of ball shot.
LeBron admits jealousy towards Bronny
“It’s unbelievable. I’m so jealous,” James admitted, as the senior Lakers star has long been criticized for his unorthodox golf technique, with comparisons even made to Charles Barkley’s notorious swing.
“I have no idea. … He did not get it from his dad,” LeBron said, of where his son picked up the skill. “Yeah, but you know what?
“His mom [Savannah James], his mom was a great softball player, and you know that swing. I think she might have… Bronny got that swing from his mom. He did not get it from his dad.”
Beyond playful remarks about golf, the four-time champion also addressed more serious matters during media day, including his eventual retirement as at 40 years old, he acknowledged that his career is nearing its end.
“I don’t know when the end is, but I know it’s a lot sooner than later,” LeBron said. “It’ll be a decision between me and my wife and my daughter.”
That means neither Bronny nor Bryce, who is beginning his college career at Arizona, will influence when he calls time on his playing days after 23 years as a professional.
Who do the Los Angeles Lakers play next? Details for preseason opener
Fans can get a look at how LeBron James, Bronny and Luka Doncic are shaping up ahead of the 2025/26 NBA campaign as preseason begins on Friday, October 3 with a meeting against the Phoenix Suns.
Tip-off at the Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh will be from 20:00 ET/17:00 PT, with the game able to be watched on NBA TV. Tickets are still available from as low as $79.
The Lakers will then also take on the Golden State Warriors twice, before reuniting with the Suns. They then face the Dallas Cowboys, and they conclude preseason against the Sacramento Kings on October 18.
The Lakers’ first game of the 2025/26 NBA season will be when they take on the Warriors on October 21 to open their campaign at the Staples Center. Tip-off there is from 20:00 ET/17:00 PT.
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