In a January 2023 piece from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, LeBron made his desire to play alongside his eldest son quite clear.
“I need to be on the floor with my boy, I got to be on the floor with Bronny,” LBJ said at the time.
Even though James wanted to share the court with Bronny, he understood that his son had to feel the same.
“I’ve done what I’ve had to do in this league, and my son is going to take his journey,” LeBron said, per ESPN. “And whatever his journey, however his journey lays out, he’s going to do what’s best for him. And as his dad, and his mom, Savannah, and his brother and sister, we’re going to support him in whatever he decides to do. So, just because that’s my aspiration or my goal, doesn’t mean it’s his. And I’m absolutely OK with that.”
Since then, LeBron’s stance on playing alongside Bronny seemed to soften.
Back in April, the Lakers star was “very open” to the idea of drafting Bronny, as reported by The Athletic. There was a strong indication that the former USC guard could head to Los Angeles after Paul confirmed last month that his client’s private workouts were limited to the Lakers and Phoenix Suns.
James shared a message on Instagram Wednesday in which he reflected on the journey of raising his sons, Bronny and Bryce.