After an emotional end to the Los Angeles Lakers’ season, LeBron James reflected on what has been the most meaningful moment of his legendary career—sharing the court with his son, Bronny James. The Lakers were eliminated in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but for James, this season was about more than just wins and losses.
In his postgame press conference, James was asked where playing alongside Bronny ranked among his career accomplishments. His response was emphatic:
“No. 1 for sure. That’s easy. It’s not even close… He has a bright future because not only can he play the game of basketball, he’s just a great [expletive] kid. I have to say that I have a lot to do with that.”
LeBron on where he ranks playing alongside Bronny among his accomplishments:
“Number 1. For sure, that’s easy.” pic.twitter.com/h3fh8CAqS3
— NBA (@NBA) May 1, 2025
James has achieved nearly everything imaginable in basketball—four NBA championships, four MVP awards, and becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer—but nothing, in his eyes, compares to the experience of playing with his son.
Bronny James was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, fulfilling his father’s long-standing dream of playing together. While Bronny spent much of the season in the G League, he had moments where he shared the floor with LeBron, creating history as the first father-son duo to play in an NBA game.
Despite the immense pressure and scrutiny surrounding his entry into the league, Bronny has shown resilience. James praised his son’s growth, saying,
“Just to see his development from Summer League, through the preseason, and into the G League, I’m super proud.”
With the Lakers’ season over, speculation about LeBron’s future continues. He holds a player option for the 2025-26 season, worth $52.6 million, and has yet to decide whether he will return. Meanwhile, Bronny has confirmed that he will participate in the NBA Summer League, looking to further develop his game.
