LeBron Raymone "Bronny" James Jr., more simply known as Bronny James, carries a mountain of responsibility on his shoulders. Being the first son of a global basketball icon—the living legend and arguably the greatest player of all time alongside Michael Jordan, LeBron James—is no small feat. Currently under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers while honing his skills with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, he has become the first son in history to actively play alongside his father in the league.

While he faithfully follows in his father's footsteps within the purple and gold franchise, Bronny is forging his own path. Shorter (6'2") and playing point guard, he stands out for his discretion and seriousness. In our exclusive interview after the resounding victory in Brooklyn (125-109), he shared his feelings with touching simplicity:

"It's an amazing feeling. A win is a win, so I'm trying to enjoy it and I can't wait to get home. It's been a long journey."

As trade rumors intensify in early February 2026 with Gabe Vincent's departure for Luke Kennard, a spot seems to be opening up in the point guard rotation. For Bronny, the most important thing remains the pure joy of the game, far removed from career calculations. When I ask him what it meant to him to make his father proud, he replies with his characteristic shy smile:

"It's great! I love playing basketball. I've loved it since I was little; it's always awesome to go out on the court, score some baskets, and win. It's an incredible feeling."

Faced with the constant pressure of being "the son of," Bronny demonstrates rare resilience and the remarkable parenting work done by LeBron and Savannah James. When asked about the best and worst aspects of this unique position, he refuses to complain:

"I wouldn't say the best or the most difficult. I'm grateful for this opportunity and I try to improve every day. I try to enjoy it for as long as possible. I'm just happy to play the sport I love."

The simple yet powerful lessons learned from his father LeBron are based on a life rule to stay focused on his goals with the Lakers:

"Ignore the outside noise, keep working on my game and stay sane, keep improving. That's what he tells me all the time."

Between his solid performances with the South Bay Lakers (17 points per game) and his NBA outbursts under the cheers of the crowd, Bronny James proves that it is possible to be the heir to a throne while remaining a polite young man and resolutely focused on work.

LeBron James himself, shifting from his role as a charismatic leader to that of a devoted father, does not hide his pride:

"Seeing Bronny able to be in these games and play the way he does is really great for me."