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LeBron James Says Son and Teammate Bronny Can’t Call Him ‘Dad’ on the Court

LeBron shared some alternative nicknames his son can use when they share the court this NBA season.

After the Lakers selected LeBron’s firstborn with their second-round pick in this year’s draft, the duo has been set to make history as the first father-and-son pair to play in a regular-season game together. In an interview with Craig Melvin that aired on Today on July 8, LeBron called Bronny signing with the Lakers “the greatest accomplishment that I’ve ever had.” Bronny—who suffered a cardiac arrest during a workout in July 2023—had an uneven debut in the NBA Summer League, though his play improved over time.

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