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The future of basketball is exciting and in good hands. The older generation of superstars, like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and others, are slowly phasing out. However, there are numerous young talents to take their place as the next faces of the sport. Not only at the college level, there is serious talent at the high school level as well. One such talent has taken over the internet with his highlights and has even attracted the attention of an NBA legend.

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The four-time NBA champion LeBron James has noticed the talent of the young athlete and even shared a video of him dominating a play.

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LeBron James in awe of teenage basketball sensation

38-year-old LeBron James is a keen follower of high school and college-level basketball. After all, his two sons play in those divisions and are two of the biggest names outside of the NBA.

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Bryce James, LeBron’s youngest son, is still in high school and he has dominated headlines for quite some time. However, he faces competition from DeZhon Hall, who is a Top 75 2026 prospect.

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Despite his young age, Hall has already conquered social media as his dominating plays end up doing the rounds of social media sites more often than not.

 
 
 
 
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LeBron James recently shared a reel of the Indy Heat star’s authority play to his 157 million followers on Instagram. Interestingly, the billionaire also follows him on Instagram. On the reel, Hall rises above all his opponents, some of whom are taller than him.

Despite that disadvantage, the youngster still manages to make a dominating dunk. This caught the eye of James, who is widely regarded as one of the most explosive dunkers the league has ever seen.

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Hall and Bryce James might be a rivalry to look out for

6’6″ tall Bryce James has captured the attention of the NBA world since 2022. After all, the 16-year-old is almost as tall as his NBA legend father already!

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While DeZhon Hall is a 2026 recruit who can declare for the NBA Draft in 2030, James is a 2025 recruit. Bryce James currently plays for Campbell Hall High School as a small forward and has a four-star rating by ESPN.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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