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“I’m EMOTIONAL AF”: Father LeBron James Left in Awe Watching “Partners in Crime” Bryce and Bronny Play Together

Published 08/12/2022, 8:30 AM EDT

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NBA superstar LeBron James witnessed his two sons playing on the same team in a competitive game for the first time. He was a very proud and emotional father to see Bronny and Bryce James playing alongside.

Bronny and Bryce James are now touring Europe with the California Basketball Club for a three-game trip. In their first game of the tour, they faced Hoopsfix Elite in London. Bronny, Bryce, and the California Basketball Club played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Copper Box Arena, in London.

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While Bryce was not a starter, he came into the game when Bronny was playing. Like any proud father, James took to social media to share his happiness in seeing both his sons playing together.

The California Basketball Club has four players whose fathers are NBA legends. Other than Bronny and Bryce, they also have Ashton Hardaway who is the son of Penny Hardaway. And they also have Justin Pippen who is the son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen.

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However, Hoopsfix Elite spoiled the party for the James family as they beat the California Basketball Club with a scoreline of 81-74. They now travel to Paris to play their next game.

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The father-son trio has been seen multiple times playing together or working out together. Recently, they were seen training together at the UCLA Health Training Center, the training facility for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, this was the first time the world has seen the brothers playing alongside each other. And it will not likely be the last time.

 

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LeBron James has disclosed multiple times his desire to play with his son in the NBA. At 37, James is still going strong, however, he is at the twilight of his career. And the chances of him playing alongside his son Bronny are possible.

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Bronny James is about to begin his senior season at the Sierra Canyon High School. He is currently ranked #39 overall in 2023 100. Bronny will now choose how to continue developing his game during his gap year, where he may choose to play in the G-League or play basketball overseas. However, there has also been substantial interest from several NCAA Division I schools.

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Whatever Bronny’s decision is, he will undoubtedly have the full backing of his father and family.

Do you think we will see LeBron James play alongside Bronny in the NBA? Let us know in the comments below.

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Bagavathi Eswaran

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Bagavathi Eswaran is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He has been playing the game of basketball for more than 20 years now and has also been following the NBA for more than 10 years. After not being able to go pro, this former college player decided to join the IT industry.
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Veer Badani