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NBA legend LeBron James is still going strong in the league despite being 37 years old. Much to the satisfaction of the fans, he isn’t planning on stopping anytime soon. In fact, James plans to play together with his eldest son, Bronny, in the near future.

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Bronny James plays for Sierra Canyon High School and is already very good for his age. Recently, Bronny’s slick move during one of his high school games left the NBA world stunned. Interestingly enough, the clip of his move drew some attention from his father as well. LeBron took to Instagram and reacted in a rather interesting way.

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LeBron James’ son leaves the NBA world stunned with phenomenal play

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James‘ two sons are working their way into the NBA. His eldest son, Bronny will be entering the NBA draft in a few years’ time. He will reportedly be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft class.

Recently, a clip showing Bronny executing a phenomenal layup has left fans on Instagram stunned. One user wrote, “How is Bronny only 6’3” with another writing, “Lakers need him now.”

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One ecstatic user commented, “Bronny is nice with it man.” It seemed a user sees a future Donovan Mitchell in Bronny as their comment said, “I see Donovan Mitchell type comp.”

“Imagine going through a long day of school and having to guard LeBron’s offspring,” commented a fan sympathizing with the defenders who were left wondering by the 18-year-old’s slick move. Talking about Bronny as a prospect, a user wrote, “He’s definitely a 4-star prospect, he would easily be a 5 at almost any other high school.”

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Meanwhile, LeBron James posted the viral clip on his Instagram story recently. The four-time NBA champion wrote “He sooooo cold” along with a puking emoji on his story. The puke emoji probably illustrated his disappointment in the move being just a lay-up and not a dunk. King James’ reaction shows that he is a not easily impressed, even if it’s his son pulling crafty moves.

James talks about playing with his son

LeBron James shattered the internet during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend which was hosted in Cleveland. He said, “My last year will be played with my son.”

There were no shortage of speculations that he wanted to play with his son, Bronny. However, he made his intentions very clear to the whole world. Bronny James has a chance of playing in the NBA very soon as he will be eligible for the 2024 draft. The 18-year-old is currently 6-foot-3 inches tall and is ranked 34th overall on the Class of 2023 list.

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Which team do you think will draft Bronny James? Let us know in the comments down below.

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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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