NBA superstar LeBron James (left) and his eldest son, Bronny (right)
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It is not known if the Lakers will be able to fight for the title this season, but it will be very interesting to follow the franchise during this campaign, if only for the duo LeBron/Bronny James. And the teasing has already begun in the City of Angeles.

The season officially resumes in a few days for the Lakers , but the players are already among themselves in Los Angeles. No question of wasting time for this organization, which wants to do its utmost to win the title in June 2025. It won’t be easy given the competition in the West, but it’s hard to underestimate a duo composed of LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The franchise remains ambitious and training camp should not change that. The players have confidence and that is especially true for LeBron, who has the pleasure of teaming up with his son this season. Bronny James should spend time in the G-League, although he should be present for the first NBA games , just to make history.

LeBron James has fun with Bronny at the Lakers

But if Bronny wants to get minutes, he’s going to have to show some good things in practice under the eyes of his coach, JJ Redick. The latter is rather enthusiastic for the moment, and this despite some offensives from LeBron . This is the anecdote shared by Rob Pelinka, the GM, during a press conference held this Wednesday.

Rob Pelinka to the media : “During practice yesterday, LeBron hit a reverse layup on Bronny, and the words that followed were funny to hear.”

Understand that James isn’t there to be nice to his son, at least not at the Angelinos’ practice. He’s giving it his all because he knows Bronny has to be ready for the NBA, and all the pressure that comes with it. One of the soap operas of the season in Los Angeles.

It’s unclear what exactly happened, but fans were quick to run wild on social media following the statement. It’s clear that James isn’t here to give gifts, as fans pointed out on X:

@HeatCulture13 : “’Stop it Dad, you’re embarrassing me in front of coach JJ!’”

@franklinisbored : “Too small, my son.”

@BronGotGame : “LeBron is already making fun of his son”

@TruthTakes_ : “This is going to be so much fun to watch”

@CobyValentine24 : “So Bronny sucks at defending? Got it”

It seems like LeBron James has no mercy on Bronny at Lakers practice, and it’s understandable why. The most important thing is the team, and his son needs to be ready for the first regular-season game. This is promising.