NBA icon LeBron James shared his sentiments about his son, LeBron James Jr., making his debut in the USA College Basketball Championship, expressing that the moment held immense significance for the entire family.
Commonly known as “Bronnie,” James Jr. stepped onto the court for the USC team in a game against Long Beach State, marking a poignant occasion just five months after overcoming a cardiac arrest during practice. LeBron James, now in his 21st NBA season, revealed the emotional journey the family experienced from the morning until the start of the game.
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“For us, it means everything. It was a very emotional day from the time we all woke up in the morning until the game started,” stated LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers star emphasized the familial pride of witnessing a loved one play on the college basketball stage for the first time. “Seeing a family member in college and on the championship court for the first time was really cool,” he added, as quoted by the AP agency.