Bronny James has taken some time off with his girlfriend, Parker Whitfield. Yet he finds himself at the center of a social media firestorm, less than 24 hours after footage surfaced of James leaving the country. The NBA’s most famous scion’s trip coincides with a volatile period in Mexico, as federal law enforcement operations against organized crime have triggered violence in several states.

Recent reports indicate that cartels have increasingly targeted transit routes, highways, and in some extreme cases, threatened civilian safety to exert political pressure.

While the Lakers (34-22) continue their playoff push, James has juggled G League assignments with South Bay and limited minutes with the Purple and Gold.

A fan, who ran into James and Whitfield at an elevator in what looks like an airport, filmed them in a now-viral video in which the NBA star confirms that he’s on his way to Cabo, Mexico. Although some thought the footage was from the All-Star break last week, an individual on a flight to Mexico on February 21 claimed they saw someone who looked exactly like James.

Not only is his midseason getaway causing concern, but the fact that his location is being broadcast to millions has also sparked a debate over security and the risks of breaching celebrities’ privacy.

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Fans have strong, worried reactions over Bronny James’ security

The reaction from the fanbase was swift and divided, ranging from genuine fear for Bronny James’ safety to sharp criticism of the person who shared the location.

For many, the risks outweighed any need for a holiday, with one observer commenting, “He needs to get back home immediately.”

This sentiment was fueled by the harrowing images of Jalisco circulating online.

It led another fan to remark, “The cartel just doing whatever they want.”

However, some were quick to point out that the James family operates with a level of security that differentiates them from the average traveler.

“That brother got the resources to afford a quick Private jet to escape immediately,” one user noted, while another fan suggested, “LeBron getting him a pj [private jet] right out of there.”

That might not actually be an option, since LeBron James has often denied owning a private jet, despite being rumored to own a Gulfstream G650. He flies private, but through charters and services.

This was met with pushback from those who felt the public’s obsession with the 21-year-old had reached an unhealthy level during an international crisis.

“Yeah the one thing we said when we saw an entire country go into war was ‘OMG what about a celebrities kid that’s on vacation’.”

The lack of awareness wasn’t limited to James. It became obvious that many were mistaken about why others were overreacting to his vacation.

Some either defended him, “He’s about to turn down and relax. Well deserved vacation,” or thought the ‘concern’ is about Bronny neglecting his NBA duties and said, “It is common for players to relax during the OFFSEASON and people should avoid OVERREACTING to a short VACATION trip.”

Many targeted the person filming them, and the ethics of filming the couple also became a topic of discussion.

“And here you are announcing his location for clicks,” a fan wrote.

Another viewer wrote, “How about if you see a celebrity out in public, instead of filming them, taking selfies and asking them questions, just not bother them and let them go on with their life??”

In the viral video, the individual had more of a fanboy moment rather than a paparazzi engagement. He had a quick chat with the 21-year-old star about how he had admired his dad all his life and how the two of them shared a summer at USC during James’ freshman year, but he didn’t notice at the time. It was a heartwarming, respectful conversation that ended with a chuckle.

For now, there are no updates about James and Whitfield on social media, as fans hope for their safety in Mexico.