Over the past two decades, LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, has dominated the NBA. Since he entered the league in 2003, James has carried great expectations and has managed to live up to all the hype that surrounded him. At 39 years old, James is still considered one of the best players in the league. In a recent interview with The Shop, King James opened up about how he wants to be remembered for his legacy.
On the show, James had a candid conversation, in which he spoke about how he doesn’t want to be remembered just for the game of basketball. He even mentioned that he wants to be remembered for the way he and his wife Savannah James raised their kids.
If it’s just the game of basketball that people talk about me in… I’ve kind of failed my mission… I’m still not done. I am old as f*** in basketball terms. But I am young in life. I still have so much more work to do. I am still building my blocks.
LeBron James said via The Shop
LeBron James stated that he still has a lot to give to the game and is still not finished. Later on in the show, James even mentioned that he wanted to accomplish a lot more. James has been known for his service towards helping people and social drives. Even in the NBA, the King has a strong and well-reputed voice. He is certainly one of the most influential stars the league has ever seen.
The King just played in his 21st season and is a lock for a ballot Hall of Famer. He will be entering the next season fresh from his gold medal victory at the Olympics with Team USA. Fans will be excited to see James play in his 22nd season in the league alongside his son Bronny James.
LeBron James talks about teaming up with his son Bronny James
In the 2024 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James as the 55th overall pick. It meant that LeBron James’ dream to play with his son in the NBA was going to be a reality. Recently James talked about teaming up with his son Bronny. James even talked about his excitement to join the Lakers practice camp with his son James Jr.
LeBron James discussed teaming up with his son on ‘The Shop’. He expressed excitement about playing alongside his son, calling it a “dream come true” and a “fulfilled aspiration”. James also emphasized the importance of his son building his own identity in the league. The King will also not act like a father on the court to Bronny and treat him the same way as his Lakers teammates.
I can’t wait for this moment. I really cannot wait to hit the floor with [Bronny]. It’s going to be pretty surreal for me. That might be the first time I sit back like, ‘Oh, s—, this is really cool.’ … I’ve been so in the moment my whole career that I pray and hope that me being with my son will finally give me the opportunity to pull back and appreciate it.
LeBron James said via The Shop
Bronny James even made his debut in the NBA as a part of the NBA Summer League. Although he suffered at the start of the Summer League, Bronny James later found his rhythm and showed his excellence on the court. He will still need to polish his offensive skills to become a more versatile player on the court. He has shown great signs of a defensive guard and fans will be excited to see him team up with his dad LeBron James.
