There aren’t many things LeBron James loves more than basketball. However, football gives a good fight. Being a former player, the Akron Hammer can look at the game with a nuanced eye. One evidence of this is the fact that he caught Sheduer Sanders’ skillset early. At just 23, Deion Sanders’ son was thought of as a kid in a man’s world when he got drafted to the NFL.

It was all proven wrong in his preseason debut, and James was one of the biggest supporters of the Browns QB. “That young 🤴🏾 looking good out there! @ShedeurSanders Keep going UP!!,” he wrote on X. But watching LeBron James heap praise on Shedeur Sanders might have rustled a few feathers. After all, Bryce James, currently in Arizona preparing for his college basketball season, is in a similar boat, and if a recent clip has to be believed, has similar skills.

Bryce may be busy, but he still had time to be a quarterback, even if for just one throw.

And it didn’t disappoint. In the video, the 18-year-old could be seen effortlessly throwing a football. The ball boasted of a glorious arc before landing effortlessly into the hands of his teammate. And while his father may be yet to comment on the clip, Bryce has more than a few similarities with Shedeur, as he comes closer and closer to becoming a basketball professional.

Maybe he is still finding the right words, or James is simply too busy on the golf course. However, LeBron has always been the biggest source of hype and support for his kids, and does not need to publicly comment on a post to let them know he is in their corner. And well, his kids need it too.

After all, just being on the hardwood with their last name comes with a lot of baggage. And Bryce James is going to have to unpack a lot.

Bryce James’ path is not going to be easy

Think about what Bronny James had to face when he made it to the NBA. It started a media frenzy. That was honestly the case when he joined USC. Sadly, his health accident deprived the elder James of having a full college experience. Bryce, though, has to start from the very beginning with lots of expectations.

The Arizona Wildcats have been a national powerhouse for a long. However, the 18-year-old James wasn’t a highly touted recruit. He showed flashes in high school, but never found a consistent role. The talks, though, have been loud. Bryce James is already taller than his elder brother, and the expectations have been set.

Everybody sees him as the true successor to LeBron James. Speaking of his father, their futures are also intertwined. From the statements made by Rich Paul, this could be James’ last season in LA, and Bryce will be eligible to enter the draft after finishing one year in college. There’s dialogue that they could even play together.

Bryce doesn’t think it’s possible. He can’t see his father playing for another two years. However, who even thought he would be playing at 40?

For now however, Bryce will simply be hoping to take decisive steps in his development when he suits up for Arizona next season.