*The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for an unprecedented season with LeBron James and his son Bronny James on the roster, and LeBron has one rule: Bronny cannot call him “Dad” during games.
“No, he can’t [call me dad],” the NBA star said during an episode of The Shop, Complex reports. “Cannot call me ‘dad’ in the workplace. Once we leave out of the private facility and the gates close, I can be ‘dad’ again.”
James added, “In the car, if we ride together, at home, I could be ‘dad.’ No, he gotta call me like, ‘2-3’ or ‘Bron.'”
“It’s easy for me because I’ve been calling him ‘Bronny’ for so long,” James said. “It’s not like I’ve been, ‘Hey son, hey son.’ So it’s easy for me. It’s gonna be an adjustment for him.
“We cannot be running down the court and he’d be like, ‘Dad, I’m open! Dad, come on!’ No you cannot do that,” he joked.
Bronny can’t call LeBron Dad on the court. We finally got the answer 😂
pic.twitter.com/2whiCZFFwY— 🎭 (@MaskedInLA) August 27, 2024
Meanwhile, Bronny James’ entry into the NBA with the LA Lakers has generated mixed reactions, with many basketball fans questioning whether he has the talent needed to succeed at the professional level.
We reported earlier that hat LeBron mentioned his son already possesses the mental toughness of a professional athlete. In a revealing interview with ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers star shared insights into Bronny’s resolute attitude towards external opinions.
“Bronny doesn’t give a f*** about any of the outside noise,” LeBron said. “He plays, he works his tail off, and when he goes home, he plays video games.”
LeBron reflected on his emotions during his early career and the criticism he encountered.
“I actually cared a little bit when I came in. I wanted people to like me. Some of the things people were saying about me kind of bothered me early on in my career. I let it get to me. Bronny does not care,” he continued. “He doesn’t even listen to that stuff. He’s like the complete opposite of his dad.”
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