Picture this: Bronny James, fresh from the 2024 NBA Draft, hits the court with his father, the legendary LeBron James. It’s a moment many dream of, but there’s one burning question: “Dad or GOAT?” What on earth will Bronny call LeBron in the heat of an NBA game? “Dad” is definitely out of the picture. Can you imagine the awkwardness of yelling “Dad!” in the middle of a high-stakes play?
Dad or GOAT? The Awkward Question Haunting LeBron and Bronny
LeBron himself, always one for flair and a good laugh, has already set the ground rules. Speaking on “The Shop,” a show he co-produces, LeBron laid it out with a grin: “No, he can’t,” he chuckled. “He cannot call me ‘Dad’ in the workplace. Once we leave the practice facility and the gates close, I can be ‘Dad’ again. But on the court? No way. He has to call me ‘2-3,’ ‘Bron,’ or even ‘GOAT.’ It’s his choice.”
This father-son duo could make NBA history if they appear in a regular-season game together. LeBron, at nearly 40, has signed a two-year, $104 million deal with the Lakers, ensuring the dream has time to materialize. Meanwhile, Bronny, 19, might spend much of next season in the NBA’s G League, fine-tuning his skills for that potential showdown.
LeBron’s perspective on the name game is hilariously practical: “I’ve always called him ‘Bronny,’ so it’s no big deal for me,” he explains. “But for him? That’s a different story. Imagine us running down the court, and he yells, ‘Dad! Push the ball!’ or ‘Dad! I’m open!’ That’s just not going to happen.”
Bronny had a rocky start in the NBA Summer League but showed promise as the games progressed, averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over 25 games at Southern California. Meanwhile, LeBron remains a force in the NBA, still posting impressive stats—25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game last season—alongside leading Team USA to gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This playful dilemma reveals more than just a father-son banter; it’s a look into the challenges of separating personal life from professional ambitions. For Bronny, stepping out of his father’s colossal shadow means more than mastering the game; it means mastering how he addresses the GOAT on the court. Will he call him “2-3,” “Bron,” or take the bold step with “GOAT”? This choice could symbolize his journey from LeBron’s son to a standalone NBA star.
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