Bryce James just leveled up—and his pops made sure the world saw it. Prom night just turned legendary in the James household—and not just ’cause Bryce was dripping in high-end designer. LeBron James didn’t just play the proud dad role; he turned the whole event into a flex-filled family celebration. On May 21st, the King shared a behind-the-scenes look on Instagram, showing his 17-year-old son, Bryce Maximus, getting suited and booted for PROM 2025 in straight superstar fashion. But the real kicker? A $250,000 possession casually slipped on his arm—courtesy of King James himself.

The fit? Black Louis Vuitton suit. Matching shirt. Clean tie. Brooch on the lapel, cross on the neck. But the stunner? A Cartier Crash Skeleton in 18k rose gold—that LeBron personally strapped on his son’s wrist. Retail price? $78,500. But on the market? That baby’s pushing $250K. The piece is pure art—bridges carved into Roman numerals, skeleton-esque dial, baller status certified.

LeBron’s caption summed it all up: “PROM 2025 for the LEGEND BRYCE MAXIMUS @_justbryce. What a handsome Young 🤴🏾!! Always proud of you! Keep going UP kid! 🤎🫡💪🏾👑” The fam pulled up strong—Savannah, Bronny, and little sis Zhuri all posing like royalty in front of their palatial home.

Look, Bryce Young is a baller like his pops, stands 6-foot-4 at shooting guard and was low-key ranked the No. 44 SG and No. 258 overall prospect in the nation, per 247Sports. Not top-tier, but definitely on the radar. During his senior year at Sierra Canyon, Bryce dropped 8 points a night and snagged 4.2 boards, helping lead the squad to a CIF State Division I title. He also showed out on the Nike EYBL circuit, putting up 6.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, plus 5.6 a night at the Peach Jam.

He made it official with the Arizona Wildcats on April 17, 2025, locking in his spot in their 2025 recruiting class. Bryce is joining a stacked group that features five-star baller Koa Peat and four-star Euro wing Dwayne Aristode. From the Cartier flex to the tight-knit fam vibes, this wasn’t just a prom night—it was a coming-of-age, James family style. The King passed the crown for a night, and Bryce wore it like he’s been ready.

From the Projects to Billionaire: How LeBron James Teaches His Kids the Value of Money

Before King James exploded onto the hardwood, before the bright lights and billions, there was a different story — one rooted deep in Akron’s projects. LeBron and his mom were hustling just to get by, moving from one tiny apartment to another, scraping together rent that sometimes was as low as $17 a month. Food stamps and tough breaks were all part of the daily grind.

LeBron didn’t shy away from that past when he sat down with his lifelong homie and business partner Maverick Carter on the first episode of UNINTERRUPTED’s podcast “Kneading Dough” back in 2019. He laid it all out — how those humble beginnings shaped him, how they still echo in the way he raises his own kids.

Fast forward to 2025, and LeBron’s net worth clocks in at a staggering $1.3 billion. The man’s stacking cash not just from the court — where he pulled in over $479 million in salary alone — but from every corner of the game and beyond. Endorsement deals with Nike (yeah, that lifetime contract), PepsiCo, Walmart — all lined his pockets. Then add in his crazy side hustle moves: co-founding SpringHill Media, buying into Fenway Sports Group (think Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC), and making early bets on Blaze Pizza. His real estate game? California and Ohio mansions that together tip the scale at over $80 million.

And yet, despite all that success, LeBron keeps it real with his kids. “They’re beyond the top,” he says, but that’s a challenge in itself. How do you raise kids who’ve never known struggle? Who won’t get the grind their pops went through? It’s a tightrope act.

Look, parenting ain’t no handbook job, LeBron admits, but his philosophy is simple and solid: “You just give them life goals, you give them challenges — and at the end of the day, they’re going to have to walk their own path, just like we did.” Because no matter where you come from — top or bottom — the road never ends.

LeBron wants them to appreciate what they’ve got, to never take money for granted. “Don’t just think that it can always be accessible to you.” Lebron kept it blunt: “At the end of the day, I’m your dad, your mom is your mom, and we give what we give.” However, LeBron’s done right by his kids, no doubt. Bronny’s out here balling with pops, making NBA history as the first father-son duo, and Bryce is in the mix.

LeBron’s no stranger to the perks of his success — private jets, luxury, the whole nine yards. But he’s careful not to let the kids think that’s the default. Sure, they fly private when they can, but sometimes they get tossed on commercial flights too. Why? So they see both sides of the fence. That perspective — knowing the grind behind the glam — that’s the real flex LeBron’s passing down.