LeBron James just couldn’t contain his excitement when he saw his son, Bronny James, hit the court in his debut NBA Summer League game against the Miami Heat. The proud dad took to his Instagram Story to praise his son’s performance, and let me tell you, it was heartwarming to see.
Bronny really showed up and showed out, proving that he’s got some serious basketball skills just like his old man. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. LeBron couldn’t help but gush about his son’s performance.
On Sunday night, Bronny stepped onto the court in Las Vegas and wasted no time making an impression, putting up 10 points in just 11 minutes against the Miami Heat. The highlight of the night—and the moment that lit up social media—came early in the first quarter.
After picking off a pass near midcourt, Bronny accelerated into a fast break, covering ground in a few explosive strides. As he reached the paint, he launched himself from just beyond the free-throw line and soared into a powerful one-handed dunk. The arena erupted as fans pulled out their phones to capture the moment, and the clip quickly went viral online.
Many were left in awe of the athleticism and confidence Bronny showed in only his second year as a pro—a sign that the 20-year-old could be ready for a bigger role with the Lakers this season.
LeBron, watching proudly, shared his reaction on Instagram. He posted a screenshot of the dunk with a simple caption that said it all: “Bronny showtime.”
While Bronny saw limited minutes in his rookie season—averaging 2.3 points across 6.7 minutes in 27 appearances—he flourished in the G League, putting up impressive numbers with 21.9 points, 5.5 assists, and 5.1 rebounds over 11 games.
His Summer League performance has fueled excitement among Lakers fans eager to see the father-son duo share meaningful minutes in the NBA.
It’s awesome to see a father supporting his son to kill it on the court together, and if this is just the beginning for Bronny, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him in the NBA. LeBron James must be one proud to dad right now!
Flip to the next page for excerpts of Bronny James’ performance and LeBron James’ reaction…
