LeBron James, the king of basketball, has spoken—well, kind of. But this time, he’s setting the record straight about who won’t be doing the talking. The NBA legend made it crystal clear during a recent media session that his son, Bronny James, is all grown up and perfectly capable of speaking for himself. That’s right, folks, LeBron is not Bronny’s PR manager, babysitter, or spokesperson. When it comes to answering questions, Bronny will be handling that—no dad assist required!
Picture this: LeBron, who’s spent more time in the NBA spotlight than some of us have spent figuring out how to spell “maintenance,” now has to deal with a whole new media frenzy. Bronny’s stepping onto the same court, and naturally, the media can’t wait to know how the father-son duo plans to handle the pressure. Will LeBron hover like a helicopter parent, or will he let Bronny find his own way?
Spoiler alert: LeBron is stepping back, and he’s doing it in style.
When a reporter asked LeBron about how Bronny was adjusting to life with the Lakers, LeBron delivered a masterclass in parental detachment. “He’s a grown man,” LeBron said, probably with an eye roll so strong it could be felt courtside. “Ask him how he’s handling it.” Translation: I’m King James, not Bronny’s royal spokesperson. It’s the kind of response that says, “Listen, I’ve got four NBA championships to worry about—y’all can go ask Bronny your 100 questions.” Mic drop, dad.
This approach is classic LeBron: cool, collected, and confident. And, honestly, can we blame him? The guy has been the face of the NBA for what feels like forever. He’s been poked, prodded, praised, and criticized from every angle, and now he’s passing the baton to Bronny. But the one thing he’s not passing along? His mouthpiece.
Let’s be real—Bronny didn’t speak to the media after LeBron’s verbal boundary-setting, but the message was loud and clear. The younger James will speak when he’s ready, and until then, LeBron’s going to let his son forge his own path. The Lakers’ locker room might be big enough for both Jameses, but apparently, there’s only room for one voice at a time.
This isn’t the first time LeBron has laid down the law on how he and Bronny interact professionally. In an episode of “The Shop” (yes, the show where athletes talk smack and life lessons), LeBron straight-up said Bronny can’t call him “Dad” at work. “Cannot call me ‘Dad’ in the workplace,” LeBron quipped, probably while everyone else choked on their drinks. That’s right—inside the Lakers’ facility, it’s all business. Outside? Sure, LeBron can go back to being good ol’ dad, but on the court? It’s King James, baby. No daddy daycare here.
As the new NBA season looms, fans are giddy at the thought of LeBron and Bronny playing together. The media, however, is probably sweating bullets. They were hoping for a two-for-one special on interviews, but LeBron just dashed those dreams faster than a fast break dunk. The media’s about to find out that the James men may share a last name, but when it comes to questions, there’s a new sheriff in town—Bronny.
LeBron’s decision to let Bronny be his own man is refreshing, especially in a league where some parents just can’t help but insert themselves into their kid’s careers (looking at you, cough LaVar Ball cough). LeBron isn’t trying to steal the spotlight or dominate Bronny’s narrative—he’s letting his son take the wheel. Whether Bronny sinks or swims, it’s going to be on his own terms, and we’re all here for the ride.
But let’s be honest, the media’s probably trembling in their sneakers. They’ve spent years dissecting every word that comes out of LeBron’s mouth, and now they have to deal with Bronny—a rookie who’s no doubt inherited his dad’s icy coolness with a dash of youth swagger. Oh, the drama!
So, while the Lakers prepare for their opening night, everyone’s waiting to see how the James family affair unfolds. Will there be father-son alley-oops, or will Bronny try to break LeBron’s ankles on the court? Either way, Bronny will be the one answering the questions—no parental guidance necessary. And if we know anything about the Jameses, it’s that they’ll do it with flair.
LeBron has built a legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game, and now Bronny is poised to carve out his own space in the NBA. Just don’t expect any hand-holding, helicopter parenting, or LeBron swooping in to answer questions like he’s Bronny’s life coach.
In this family, the king may reign supreme, but Bronny’s ready to grab his crown, one interview at a time.”
