Bronny JamesEntry into the NBA continues to cause debate. There are those who criticize his selection in the draft Los Angeles Lakerswhile others continue to criticize the former USC player. In this situation his father, LeBron Jameswas always the first to defend him.

Through his Instagram account, LeBron sent a clear message to those who continue to criticize Bronny for reaching the top of American basketball: “Keep working, boy, and (expletive) all the hate/noise! ​​You know your personal legend! THEY DON’T KNOW YOU!”The king specified.

Although Bronny’s place on the Lakers’ main roster for this NBA season has not yet been confirmed, new coach JJ Redick will ultimately decide whether to add him or let him gain experience in the G-League. For now, father and son will share the pitch at least during the preseason.

LeBron James supports his son Bronny.

The Los Angeles Lakers’ preparation

The Lakers’ last championship, won in 2020, feels like a distant memory. Worse still, the most recent champions are their historic rivals, the Boston Celtics, who have now emerged as the most successful team in NBA history.

Given this situation, the team coached by JJ Redick will strive to prepare as best as possible for the start of a season that promises to be extremely competitive. The main goal right now is to surpass the current playoff position and strive for even greater success from there..

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While the selection of Bronny James with the 55th pick in the draft is still uncertain in terms of his impact on the court, the reality is that LeBron James currently has only one star player alongside him, Anthony Davis. With that in mind, the team is actively working on adding additional reinforcements before the start of the season.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during game four of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

LeBron and the feelings of playing with his son

One of the most notable stories of this NBA season will undoubtedly be the historic sight of father and son playing together on the same court for the first time.

This will also be the case with LeBron and Bronny, who will make history as the first father-son duo to play together on the same team. Given this situation, LeBron made a big statement about his play alongside Bronny:

“I’m so looking forward to the training camp. I mean, when your son works with you, that’s the greatest thing. I can’t wait for that moment. I really can’t wait to get on the floor with him. It’s going to be pretty surreal for me. This might be the first time in my whole career that I sit back and think, (expletive), this is really cool'”

LeBron James No. 6 of Team USA gives his son and NBA player Bronny James a high five after Team USA’s win against Team France during the men’s gold medal game between Team France and Team USA on day 15 of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France.