LeBron Ranks Playing with Bronny on Lakers as His No. 1 Accomplishment in NBA Career

After his 21st NBA season disappointingly ended with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James still has fond memories of the 2024-25 campaign because he got to spend it alongside his son, Bronny James.

After Wednesday night's 103-96 loss in Game 5, James was asked where he would rank being teammates with his son in his list of career accomplishments, and he had a definitive answer.

"Number one, for sure, that's easy, it's not even close," James told reporters at the 7:19 mark. "To be able to play the game that I love and to be able to be along with my son this whole year has been one of the most gratifying, satisfying journeys I've ever been on."

Bronny James was selected with a second-round pick in the 2024 draft to fulfill the 40-year-old's longtime goal of sharing the floor with his son. The 20-year-old endured some early struggles and played sparingly while he was with the Lakers, but he still created some memorable moments, such as when he didn't back down against Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bronny James had more of an opportunity to show his skills in the G League. In 11 appearances for the South Bay Lakers, he averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.9 steals. He had a 39-point performance in a win over the Santa Cruz Warriors in March.

The elder James is confident that his son has what it takes to be successful in the NBA, both because of his basketball skills and because of his positive attitude.

"He has a bright future, because not only can he play the game of basketball, he's just a great f--king kid. You can ask anybody, any one of his teammates, any one of the coaches, he's just a joy to be around. And I have to say, I had a lot to do with that," James said with a smile.