LeBron James Reveals How He Unleashed His Inner Shaquille O’Neal During a 1v1 With Son Bronny James

Published 05/16/2022, 11:18 PM EDT

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As one of the most dominating forces in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal was a nightmare for defenders. His huge frame and athleticism allowed him to mn handle anyone put on him. The Big Diesel came out on top in most of his matchups against players he faced. His dominance became clear when he managed to break an NBA backboard not once, but twice. However, it seems even LeBron James learned it from Shaq as he ruthlessly broke down the rim during a one-on-one game with his son, Bronny.

LeBron James shocked every NBA fan with his latest season with the Los Angeles Lakers. While the purple and gold did not win, James was a force no one wanted to mess with. At the age of 37, the King put up 30 points per game along with 8 rebounds and 6 assists. He solidified his legacy as the best player in terms of pure longevity. But his legacy doesn’t stop with his career as even his son, Bronny James is working towards his dream of getting into the NBA.

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However, it seems he still has a long way to go as James revealed some shocking details about their last one-on-one game.

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LeBron James acting like Shaquille O’Neal as he destroys backboards

As LeBron prepares for the next season, he decided to use his free time to interact with his and. He host a Q&A on Twitter and answered several questions. One of the fans asked him if Bronny has ever beat him in a one-on-one game. Surprisingly, James revealed they had no contest. But the reason for no result coming from their matchup is shocking as ever.

LeBron James revealed he shattered the backboard on a dunk while going head to head against his son. Hence, they couldn’t finish the game that time. While James did not reveal the score, it is clear he is preparing Bronny by going all out.

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Breaking any backboard is not an easy job. However, with the power that James possesses, it is definitely possible to envision the King coming down with that kind of power. While many may think the Shaquille O’Neal treatment is hard on Bronny, it is the best way to prepare him for the biggest stage. Bronny dreams of getting into the NBA, and what better way to prepare than with one of the best players in history. LeBron knows exactly how hard it is to fulfill the NBA dream. Hence, he isn’t holding back, even against his own son.

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Bronny is already making serious steps as he ranks among the ESPN top 40 of his class. He has developed creat court vision and has a jump shot better than James himself. LeBron even dreams about playing with Bronny in the NBA someday. If he does dedicate himself to the craft, do you think Bronny can get into the NBA? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
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