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“Stop Comparing Him to LeBron:” Billionaire LeBron James’ Son Bronny Shines Through on Senior Night Leaving NBA Twitter in a Frenzy

Published 01/13/2023, 7:00 AM EST

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24 hours before gearing up to face the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James made his way to Sierra Canyon High School. Dressed in a dark grey hoodie and black pants, he smiled ear to ear, soaking in the vibes of the senior night while his son, Bronny, was applauded by the high school. He stood tall, embodying the body language of a proud father. Then, he and his family joined Bronny on the court for a series of hugs, handshakes, and photographs. After this celebratory beginning of the evening, the four-time champion walked to the sidelines and cheered for his son. 

Throughout the game, Bronny dribbled with command and made shots from within the paint and beyond the arc. His LeBron-like basketball IQ shined through with clean passes and smart plays. LeBron and Savannah James cheered him on while his brother Bryce supported him on the court. By the end of the game, Bronny’s stat line read, 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. His performance left NBA Twitter in a frenzy. 

NBA Fans chime in on Bronny James’ performance

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A major chunk of NBA Fans was in awe of Bronny. They requested people stop comparing the teenager to his father. They encouraged them to compare apples to apples, that is drawing a comparison between Bronny and those at his level. Many were left impressed with his game IQ, and pull-up shots. Furthermore, fans expressed their excitement and hoped to see Bronny and LeBron share the court in the big leagues. They also stated that Bronny was an all-around basketball player. Here are some of the reactions: 

 

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However, some thought that LeBron’s firstborn was overrated. They stated that the hype around Bronny is because of his surname and claimed that he is not fit for the NBA. Additionally, fans wrote that Bronny’s stats weren’t impressive. Here are some of those reactions:  

LeBron James, a proud father

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After the session of photographs, the four-time finals MVP pulled his son in for a hug. As the father-son duo shared a quiet moment on the court, LeBron whispered something in Bronny’s ears. 

Following this and Sierra Canyon’s victory, King James took to Instagram to congratulate his son. While finding it difficult to understand how quickly time has flown by, LeBron expressed his love for Bronny. He encouraged his oldest child to lead by example and “simply just keep being” himself.  The 18-time All-Star wrote, “So Damn Proud of the Young Man you’ve become Bronny!” 

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What is your take on Bronny’s performance? Is he NBA material? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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Shriya Rajachandra

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Shriya Rajachandra is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. She earned a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Psychology, and Communicative English. Shriya previously interned at The New Indian Express, but her favorite journalist, Marcus Thompson motivated her to start writing about basketball.
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Ajinkya Aswale